Portobello S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:164,704 tCO2eq/year (Portobello); 25,375 tCO2eq/year (Pointer)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:12% (Portobello); Null (Pointer)
Total Energy Consumption:3,691,358 GJ/year (Portobello); 610,375 GJ/year (Pointer)
Water Consumption:330,536 m3/year (Portobello); 62,939 m3/year (Pointer)
Waste Generated:5,795 tons/year (non-hazardous, Portobello); 405 tons/year (non-hazardous, Pointer)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance and Transparency
- Product Innovation
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Operational Excellence
- Development and Management of People
- Proximity and Community Involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced natural gas consumption by approximately 15% in one factory through heat recovery.
- Improved monitoring of gas emissions, including transportation.
- 100% closed water circuit in production, minimizing water discharge.
Social Achievements
- Launched Volunteer Program engaging employees in social actions.
- Received the “Child-Friendly Company” title.
- Received the Social Responsibility Certificate from the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained eight material themes encompassing 18 material aspects, determined through stakeholder consultation and alignment with corporate strategic planning.
- Achieved 90% customer satisfaction.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Economic instability and below-expectation sector performance.
- 111 labor claims filed.
- 131 civil actions from customers and 32 general civil actions filed.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased profitability through internal attributes and levers.
- Filed defenses and answers to safeguard rights.
- Improved accident investigation process.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 34 environmental impact assessments in 2017
Responsible Procurement
- Contracts with suppliers include a clause on social and environmental responsibility, addressing slave and child labor, discrimination, and environmental protection.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (G4 guidelines)
Certifications: RA1000
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Clearbac (bactericidal tiles)
- Extra Fino (thin porcelain tiles)
- Spessorato (2cm thick porcelain tile)
- Bardot and Geppetto Line (mosaics with natural wood)
- Ventilated facade system
Awards & Recognition
- National Innovation Award (Marketing)
- Anamaco Award (3rd place, Large Clients)
- Fritz Müller Award (Sustainability)
- Child-Friendly Company Title
- Certificate of Social Responsibility
- RA 1000 Certification
- Top Of Mind Award (Casa e Mercado Magazine)
- RDI Design Award (ABF)
- Top Marketing and Sales Award (ADVB/SC)
- Seal of Excellence in Franchising
- Best Franchises (Pequenas Empresas Grandes Negócios Magazine)
- Top of Mind Award (Casa e Mercado Magazine)