Climate Change Data

Productos Hortícolas Fitó, S.L.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:5,189,843 kWh/year (Spain)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 249,412 kWh compared to 2018 despite increased turnover and workforce.
  • Installed photovoltaic panels in Barcelona centers, enabling self-consumption of 319,283 kWh (34.81% savings).
  • Doubled drip irrigation area on Les Cases de Barbens farm (from 2.2 to 4.6 hectares).
  • Reduced mineral nitrogen application by over 7,000 kg and total nitrogen balance by over 5,000 kg on Les Cases de Barbens farm through collaboration with Ivars Cooperative and crop rotation.
  • Replaced traditional plant protection agents with zero-residue types in vegetable farms (varying percentages across locations).
  • Recycled over 86 tonnes of paper and cardboard, over 48 tonnes of plastic, and over 350 tonnes of compostable waste in Spanish centers.
  • Estimated CO2 sequestration of 38,140 tonnes through seed production (maize, broad beans, oats, wheat, lolium).

Social Achievements

  • Implemented FitoBuddy onboarding program to support new hires.
  • Conducted exit interviews to gather feedback and improve work environment.
  • Invested over €250,000 in employee training in Spain (1% of wage bill).
  • Launched GoodHabitz online training platform.
  • Achieved 20.45% internal promotions in 2022.
  • Implemented annual development interviews (starting in 2023).
  • Reduced workplace accidents by 52% and days lost by 72% in Spain compared to the 5-year average.
  • Honored employees with 25+ years of service.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Fitó Code of Conduct to reflect new company values.
  • Established a Remuneration Committee to design a future remuneration policy.
  • Renewed ESTA certification for Les Cases de Barbens center.
  • Renewed GSPP certification for Barcelona center.
  • No consultations or complaints received through the formal complaints channel in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 25% internal promotions for vacancies.
  • Invest at least 1% of wage bill in training.
Short-term Goals:
  • Implement flexible remuneration in 2023.
  • Launch career plans and professional itineraries in 2023.
  • Implement Talentia in all countries and subsidiaries by 2023.
  • Implement new seed priming technology in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing energy consumption further.
  • Further reducing the use of traditional plant protection agents.
  • Improving internal communication, particularly for employees without computers.
  • Improving remuneration and recognition policies.
  • Managing risks associated with hiring foreign staff and protecting industrial property.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Progressive installation of photovoltaic panels.
  • Increased use of zero-residue plant protection agents.
  • Implementation of Talentia employee portal and other communication initiatives (Fitó News, online meetings, World Tour).
  • Establishment of a Remuneration Committee.
  • Strict control of documentation from new hires and measures to protect intellectual property.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with Ivars Cooperative for fertilizer.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: core option

Certifications: GSPP (Barcelona), ESTA (Les Cases de Barbens)

Third-party Assurance: DPMC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

The report details how initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Little Planet melon
  • Wabi-Sabi tomato

Awards & Recognition

  • Fitó Award for best final degree project at ESAB.