Semvra
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:259,888 GJ
Water Consumption:1,253,484 m3
Waste Generated:35,963,708 kg
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented measurement sensors (flowmeters) to determine water usage in production processes.
- Treat wastewater through chemical biological processes to reduce contamination.
- Reduced cardboard consumption in Chiveria plant by replacing it with plastic.
- Reduced weekly distribution routes in CEDI, improving distribution efficiency.
- Implemented a project to reduce water consumption in the Babahoyo plant.
Social Achievements
- Generated employment for more than 1,300 people and income for 4,000 farming families.
- Developed three agricultural development programs benefiting farmers.
- Implemented a wellness program for employees.
- Maintained constant communication with stakeholders through various channels.
- Implemented a leadership recognition program.
Governance Achievements
- Adhered to the Ecuador Zero Carbon Program.
- Applied for the ESR Distinction by the Ecuadorian Consortium of Social Responsibility.
- Committed to the Global Compact Principles and Sustainable Development Goals.
- Implemented a Code of Conduct reinforcing guidelines and standards for employees.
- Established formal mechanisms for complaints against improper acts.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Pandemic slowdown in consumption impacting sales volumes and necessitating a shift in sales mix.
- Delayed start-up of IQF banana storage and production affecting productivity and increasing costs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Radical shift in sales mix to low-priced presentations.
- Transformation and adaptation to new normality in planning processes for 2022.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: FSSC 22000, GMP, BASC, SMETA, ISO 45001, Kosher, Organic, Fairtrade
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
Contributing to the SDG zero hunger goal through high-quality and safe food products.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- New flexible packaging for Facundo sauces reducing carbon footprint
Awards & Recognition
- First place in “Biosafety and Quality Standards” category of the export Award