Climate Change Data

Citri&Co Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-09 to 2023-08)

Reporting Period: 2022-09 to 2023-08

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:151,458.19 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:40,803.95 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:25,354.87 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:85,299.37 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:62%
Water Consumption:93,227,061.91 m3/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Emergency
  • Agroecology
  • Circular Economy
  • Ethics and Good Governance
  • People
  • Community

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced corporate carbon footprint in Spain by -8% compared to the previous campaign.
  • Achieved carbon neutrality for Spanish citrus and stone fruit.
  • Increased hectares certified under sustainable water management standards by 36%
  • 90% of waste recycled
  • 200,499 tCO2 fixed by crops and sustainable agricultural practices

Social Achievements

  • Implemented 6 Equality Plans.
  • 83% of workforce covered by collective bargaining agreements.
  • Donated 5,600,000 kg of fresh fruit.
  • Reduced accident incidence rate by more than 10 points for men and significantly more for women.
  • 98% of suppliers are local

Governance Achievements

  • Received SPAINCAP's “Best ESG Operation 2023” award in Spain.
  • Rio Tinto received EcoVadis silver medal for responsible behavior.
  • Implemented a new Ethical Channel.
  • Achieved sustainable financing.
  • Zero sanctions and complaints received regarding fraud or corruption

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030.
  • Increase the amount of fruit packaged in sustainable packaging by 2030.
  • Implementation of supply chain due diligence in international subsidiaries by 2030
  • Systematically improving our reporting on Citri&Co's sustainability performance by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce corporate carbon footprint by 10% (scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
  • Achieve corporate carbon neutrality by 2030.
  • 50% increase in hectares certified under a sustainable management standard by 2028
  • Increase certified hectares under biodiversity management standards by 2027
  • Increase the recycling and recovery rate of waste by 2027
Short-term Goals:
  • Approval of GHG emission reduction targets by SBTi by 2025
  • Climate risk analysis and adaptation to climate change by 2025
  • Develop a global framework for sustainable and regenerative agriculture for our crops by 2024
  • Development of due diligence in the supply chain by 2024
  • Compliance model in international subsidiaries by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Variable weather conditions, market fluctuations, and cost increases.
  • Climate change impacts on agricultural production.
  • Water scarcity in operating regions.
  • Maintaining responsible supply chain practices.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing sustainable agricultural practices (e.g., efficient irrigation, biological pest control).
  • Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.
  • Developing a global digitalization project for pre-harvest and post-harvest operations.
  • Partnering with ECOVADIS to assess key suppliers' responsible behavior.
  • Implementing due diligence in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: +50 SEDEX-SMETA and GRASP audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Ethics
  • Prioritization of local suppliers
  • Collaboration with ECOVADIS for supplier assessment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts towards sustainable practices
Opportunities
  • Development of climate-resilient agricultural practices
  • Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, GRI 13: Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Sectors 2022, UN Global Compact, OECD Guidelines, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Paris Climate Agreement

Certifications: SEDEX-SMETA, GRASP, Rainforest Alliance (Safresco Peru)

Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party verification

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)
  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 1 (No Poverty)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

Citri&Co aligns its sustainability initiatives with the UN SDGs, contributing to various goals through its environmental, social, and economic actions.

Awards & Recognition

  • SPAINCAP's “Best ESG Operation 2023”
  • EcoVadis silver medal (Rio Tinto)