CaixaBank Research
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2022-06, S2 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2022-06
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:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Water Management
- Sustainability in Agriculture
- Olive Oil Value Enhancement
Environmental Achievements
- Modernization of irrigation systems leading to more efficient water use.
- Increase in the area irrigated by localized (drip) systems, a more efficient technique with a very low demand for water.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of a National Irrigation Board to improve water resource governance.
- Creation of an Irrigation Sustainability Observatory to provide data on the economic, social, and environmental impact of irrigation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Rising production costs (energy, fertilizers, feed) in the agricultural sector.
- Water scarcity due to drought and climate change.
- Low average export prices for olive oil.
- Limited exploitation of added value in olive oil sales (majority bulk sales).
- High dependence on imports of cereals, sunflower oil, and mineral fertilizers from Ukraine and Russia.
- Global supply chain disruptions and rising logistic and production costs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in irrigation modernization through Next Generation EU (NGEU) funds.
- Implementation of the Food Chain Law to ensure fair pricing for producers.
- Focus on improving olive oil value by enhancing differentiation and marketing strategies.
- Exploring alternative sourcing strategies for cereals and fertilizers.
- Earlier olive harvesting to regulate supply and improve oil quality.
- Crop intensification and mechanization to increase production and reduce costs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives related to water management, sustainable agriculture, and climate change adaptation contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Organic olive oil
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: S2 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Negative impacts of tourism flows on local housing market, public services, and public spaces
- Climate change and its effect on tourist loyalty, particularly extreme heat waves
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of tourist taxes (Catalonia and Balearic Islands)
- Regulation of tourist rentals
- Investment in infrastructure to guarantee tourist comfort in extreme climate scenarios (e.g., efficient air conditioning, shaded areas)
- Promoting sustainable practices
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme heat waves
Opportunities
- Growing tourist preference for sustainability