Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Installed a 4,844 kWp photovoltaic system, generating 77.06 MWh in the first year and projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 1,533 tons in the first year and 34,277 tons over 25 years.
• Established a low-emissivity glass production plant (Solartec) with a capacity of over two million square meters per year.
• Reduced water consumption to 27,527 m3 in 2017.
• Recycled 100% of used glass (14,499 tons), 720.8 kg of e-waste, and reused 66,000 pipes and 660 wood mats.

Social Achievements

• Tecnoglass ESWindows Foundation supported 158 students with scholarships, expanded San Pablo School by adding a third floor, and implemented the "Colombia a Field to Dream and Grow" project impacting 300 children.
• Reduced accident rates in Tecnoglass and Alutions plants significantly.
• Implemented the "Let's take care of everyone" safety program.
• Provided 819 direct loans to employees at 0% interest.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an ethics and compliance program, including a confidential reporting line.
• Became an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) for export.
• Received the World Finance 2018 award for corporate governance.
• Achieved SOX compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Energy costs volatility in the Colombian market.
• Managing environmental impacts from energy use, waste, and emissions.
• Maintaining high safety standards in the workplace.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a photovoltaic energy system to mitigate energy cost volatility.
• Implemented various initiatives to improve energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation.
• Developed and implemented the "Vision Zero" safety model and "Let's take care of everyone" program to reduce workplace accidents.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• AEO certification demonstrates commitment to secure and reliable supply chain practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development and use of low-emissivity glass.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Compact

Certifications: NTC ISO 9001:2015, NTC ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001, AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), CT-PAT Tier-3

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-emissivity glass

Awards & Recognition

• World Finance 2018 award for corporate governance
• Triple A Award for hazardous waste management
• Recognition for participation in HP Planet Partners program

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Installed a solar panel system to offset energy needed from the local grid
• Recycles water onsite throughout various manufacturing processes
• Environmental management program certified to NTC ISO 14001:2015 by ICONTEC since 2005

Social Achievements

• Commitment to reducing its environmental impact and to the health and safety of its employees
• OSHA certified by ICONTEC
• Joined the UN’s Global Compact program

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14025, EN 15804, ISO 21930:2007

Certifications: NTC ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Underwriters Laboratories

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethics and Compliance
• Supply Chain Security
• Product Quality and Innovation
• Eco-efficiency
• Environmental Management
• Human Talent Management
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Human Rights
• Labor Standards
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water consumption in production to 5.3 m3/ton.
• Generated 6% of plant energy from photovoltaic power generation.
• Increased recoverable waste by 25%.
• Recovered 15,971 tons of scrap glass (18% increase from 2018).

Social Achievements

• Increased Code of Conduct and Compliance Manual training coverage by 134% (4,399 employees trained).
• Implemented the MANAGEMENT COMPETENCES 270 program for leadership development.
• Reduced accident rate at Tecnoglass S.A.S. by 17%.
• Supported various community initiatives through the Tecnoglass Eswindows Foundation (e.g., Rebolo neighborhood transformation).

Governance Achievements

• Maintained SOX compliance.
• Updated Compliance Manual and Corporate Governance Guidelines.
• Maintained Authorized Economic Operator authorization and C-TPAT Importer Program certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Inadequate waste classification.
• Increase in hazardous waste generation.
• Chemical spills.
• Increased natural resource consumption.
• Potential loss of wastewater management system certification.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented controls and evaluated their effectiveness through a risk and opportunity matrix.
• Implemented preventive maintenance, daily consumption controls, emergency plans, training, and monitoring.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for local suppliers; fulfillment of environmental requirements.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, NTC 1578:2011, ANSI Z97.1-2015, CPSC 16 CFR 1201, CAN/CGSB 12.1-2017, FASTM E2190

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-E glass
• Laminated Glass
• Insulating Laminated Glass
• Tempered glass
• Silkscreen Glass
• Curved Glass
• Digital Print Glass
• Hurricane-Proof Windows

Awards & Recognition

• Triple A Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethical and Responsible Continuous Growth
• Eco-efficiency and Innovation
• Enhancing our environment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electric energy consumption by 8,150 MWh/year equivalent to 71,000 MBT/year of natural gas with the operation of two 800 TR absorption chillers, which represents a reduction of 4350 tons
• Generated clean energy from the start-up of the 19,555 mwh photovoltaic generation plant and reduced 7400 Tn of CO2 emitted to the environment and USD$1.8mm in savings.
• Maintained water consumption in production at 5.5 m3/ton
• Implemented a new wastewater treatment system DTPD12, which allows the recirculation of 100% of the wastewater generated in the FOREL line, thus avoiding dumping.
• Reused 100% of the reject water from demineralization in the reverse osmosis equipment
• Reduced hazardous waste by 22.8%
• Collected 4.6 tons of used oil and use all of it as industrial fuel.
• Recycled 800 kg of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
• Recovered 6,486 tons of cullet.
• Production of 70 Tn/day of glass with approximately 30% less energy consumption.

Social Achievements

• Trained 100% of new employees on ethics and compliance strategies
• Trained 75% of employees (4,096 people) on the Compliance Manual and Code of Conduct
• Virtually trained 100% of area heads and ethics leaders on SAGRLAFT and the Ethics and Compliance Program
• Implemented the food casino service for employees
• Implemented the Covid-19 Mission Program, including a medical center with specialized health professionals
• Provided psychological support, training to improve occupational safety, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics to employees
• Delivered 38 thousand door-to-door food aids with essential products of the family basket
• Purchased directly from growers 2,200 tons of food to be delivered to 50 neighborhoods
• Created “Solidarity Pantries” impacting more than 1,200 families
• Delivered 200 thousand washable masks house to house
• Delivered 53 wheelchairs for low-income people
• Delivered 24 benefits through the Home Improvement program

Governance Achievements

• 100% of new employees trained on ethics and compliance
• 75% of employees trained on Compliance Manual and Code of Conduct
• 100% of area heads and ethics leaders trained on SAGRLAFT and Ethics & Compliance Program
• Adapted its system of self-control and risk management of money laundering and terrorist financing (“SAGRLAFT”) to a self-control system and comprehensive risk management of money laundering, terrorist financing and financing, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (SAGRILAFT)
• Maintained the authorization as Authorized Economic Operator for exporters
• Achieved optimal results of the audits carried out by the control authorities in Colombia
• Implemented the new minimum-security criteria of the C-TPAT Importer Program

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic affecting logistics of recyclable waste recovery
• Fire at the Sorting plant
• Inadequate classification of waste, increase in hazardous waste, chemical spills, increased natural resource consumption, loss of wastewater management system certification

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented security standards under international norms (C-TPAT and Authorized Economic Operator programs)
• Rebuilt the Sorting plant in 37 days
• Implemented controls to manage risks and ensure EMS achieves expected results
• Implemented identification and proper classification strategies to reduce hazardous waste
• Implemented a new wastewater treatment system
• Reused reject water from demineralization
• Installed 7 hand-washing basins
• Expanded water storage capacity

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor registration and updating business partners
• Risk level analysis to focus knowledge and validation visits to suppliers and customers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Authorized Economic Operator, C-TPAT Importer

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Laminated glass
• Insulating glass
• Silkscreen glass
• Digital print glass
• Tempered glass
• Low Emissivity glass
• TecnoBend curved glass
• UltraView glass
• Aluminum products
• Windows and doors
• Curtain walls
• Interior partitions
• Window walls

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Enhancing Our Environment
• Leading in Eco-Efficiency and Innovation
• Promoting Continuous Ethical and Responsible Growth

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved Water Positive status
• Measured water footprint
• Measured greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) covering Scope 1, 2, and 3
• Implemented energy efficiency improvement project, replacing generators with more efficient units and implementing cogeneration systems
• Generated 3.6% of energy consumed by photovoltaic energy at zero cost
• Generated 33,024 MWh of clean energy from photovoltaic generation plant
• Increased recycling by 21%
• Reduced paper recycling by 32% due to PaperLess project

Social Achievements

• Zero cases of corruption reported
• Low accident rates reflecting continuous improvements in workplace safety
• Numerous social projects implemented benefiting employees and communities
• Collaboration with the National Ombudsman’s Office to promote Human Rights
• Zero reports of human rights violations
• Zero incidents of forced or compulsory labor
• All employees of legal age
• Zero reports of discrimination
• Active promotion of social inclusion of employees with disabilities

Governance Achievements

• Zero reported cases of corruption on the ethics hotline
• 100% of new employees trained on the Ethics and Compliance Program
• 100% of reported and consulted cases on the ethics hotline satisfactorily handled
• 100% of ethics leaders trained on counterpart engagement procedures

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change
• Supply chain security
• Maintaining business resilience in an uncertain environment

Mitigation Strategies

• Measuring carbon footprint, consolidating neutrality strategy, developing GHG inventory, implementing mitigation and compensation strategies
• Adhering to C-TPAT and Authorized Economic Operator programs, implementing advanced technologies for supply chain visibility and traceability, implementing industry best practices for security measures
• Vertical integration, strategic location in Colombia, low level of indebtedness, strong liquidity, state-of-the-art manufacturing

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Null (Number or percentage not specified)

Responsible Procurement

• Adherence to C-TPAT and Authorized Economic Operator programs
• Implementation of industry best practices for supply chain security

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Global Compact, SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001:2005, SOX compliant since 2017, Authorized Economic Operator, C-TPAT Importer Program (Tier 3), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, NTC 1578:2011, NTC 2409:1994, ANSI Z97.1-2015, ASTM E2190, Vitro Certified International Manufacturer, Good handling of SentryGlas, Butacite and Trosifol products, PPG Industries CAP, NFRC, NOA, FBC

Third-party Assurance: BDO Audit S.A.S BIC (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through job creation, sustainable innovation, climate change mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ES-UN625 thermal window system

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed