Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance
• Economic

Environmental Achievements

• Built 18 photovoltaic plants in Chile to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen renewable energy use.
• All clamshells for fruit packaging have a high percentage of recycled PET (58% 100% recycled PET, 42% 70-80% recycled PET).

Social Achievements

• Provided over 1,568 permanent and 31,300 temporary job positions worldwide.
• 59,295 hours of training for collaborators (4% increase compared to the previous year).
• Implemented Covid-19 preventive measures, Mental Peace Health Program, and Influenza Vaccination Program impacting 900 collaborators and their families.
• Support programs for communities in Chile, Peru, and Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic focusing on nutrition, health, and education.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Crime Prevention Model, certified by BH Compliance Ltda., to comply with Law Nº 20,393 and Law N°21,132.
• Established a “Conflicts of Interest Declaration Portal” for directors, executives, and collaborators.
• Maintained the continuity of the work position evaluation process to establish a policy of equal compensation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts on operations (addressed through life cycle analysis and renewable energy initiatives).
• Supply chain disruptions (not explicitly stated, but implied by the global nature of the business and pandemic response).

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed and implemented life cycle analyses in Chile, Peru, and Mexico to identify and address environmental impacts.
• Implemented renewable energy projects (photovoltaic plants).
• Developed Covid-19 response plans including home office, shift work, and safety protocols.

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: Null

Certifications: B Corporation (Hortifrut Chile S.A.), Global GAP, SMETA, Organic

Third-party Assurance: EY Servicios Profesionales de Auditoría y Asesorías SpA

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Hortifrut's initiatives contribute to these goals through genetic diversity, training programs, job creation, responsible waste management, and renewable energy projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethics and Anti-corruption
• Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
• Economic Growth
• Brand and Reputation
• Innovation
• Transparency and Customer Information
• Consumer Wellbeing
• Employee Health and Safety
• Generation of Formal Employment
• Quality of Life of Employees
• Temporary Workers: Work Conditions
• Availability of Human Resources for Production
• Talent Retention and Career Development
• Fair Wages and Employee Benefits
• Quality and Food Safety
• Water Management and Residual Water Management
• Materials
• Energy Management
• Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Conservation

Environmental Achievements

• Generated 2,229,938 kWh of renewable energy through photovoltaic plants, resulting in US$13,486 savings in Chile.
• Achieved 100% RPET (Recycled Pet Plastic) packaging.
• Reduced water consumption to 9,284 m3/ha in Chile, Peru, and Mexico.

Social Achievements

• Launched the “Yo Seguro” campaign in Peru.
• Implemented the Súmate program for the inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Provided training and donated tablets to vulnerable communities in Chile.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Corporate Sustainability Policy.
• Created the Sustainability Committee.
• Created Corporate Matters and Sustainability Management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Logistical problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic (irregular service and transit times).
• Increased costs of supplies.
• Manpower challenges.
• Climate change effects (heat waves, strong rains, water shortages).

Mitigation Strategies

• High regional diversification of business model.
• Development of superior varieties.
• Digital inscription file to follow up on candidate applications.
• Incentives program for hired personnel to reduce turnover.
• Diversification strategy in transit services to minimize delays.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 21 key suppliers in Chile audited for socio-environmental performance.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Policy (on-time payments)
• Third-Party Due Diligence Policy
• Checklist for suppliers (ethical-labor practices, crime prevention, environmental management).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Heat waves
• Strong out-of-season rains
• Water shortages

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Essential option

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2 Zero Hunger
• SDG 4 Quality Education
• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 12 Responsible Production and Consumption
• SDG 13 Climate Action

Various initiatives aligned with these goals are detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Pacific Centennial raspberry variety
• Use of biological products for pest control

Awards & Recognition

• Finalist in the Business Creativity competition, Human Factor (Peru).

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Management
• Waste Management
• Human Rights
• Consumer Health and Nutrition
• Local Community Development
• Employee Health and Safety

Environmental Achievements

• 40% of worldwide energy matrix supplied by non-conventional renewable energies
• Expanded carbon footprint measurement to include all company-owned facilities
• Measured water footprint of significant orchards and packing plants using ISO 14046 methodology
• 5,144 tons of compost produced
• 100% of clamshells and punnets manufactured from recycled material (rPET)
• 100% of subsidiaries sell berries in FSC or PEFC certified cardboard boxes
• Energy matrix of facilities in Spain and Portugal 100% powered by non-conventional renewable energies
• Peru facilities powered by 80% NCRE and Chile facilities with 58% NCRE
• 5,114 tons of compost made in Peru
• 2,587 tons of waste recycled

Social Achievements

• Reinforced compliance with labor rights for all workers
• Supported social programs in education, health, and wellbeing
• 9,541 people benefited from various initiatives
• Launched "Yo Seguro" (I Am Safe) Campaign to promote safety
• Implemented Súmate Program for people with disabilities
• Launched "Mujeres que Dejan Huella" (Women Who Leave Their Mark) program in Peru
• 100% collaborator participation in performance assessments
• 11,564 hours of training in 2023
• Cofinancing of studies for 26 collaborators

Governance Achievements

• Implemented major varietal replacement plans
• Strengthened intellectual property portfolio of Hortifrut Genetics
• Structured organization to accelerate transfer of innovative genetics
• Successfully completed tender offer by PSP Investments
• Developed Sustainability Manuals for Growers
• Created Corporate Procurement area

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global inflationary pressures
• Macroeconomic uncertainties
• Climatic events (El Niño)
• Labor shortages
• Climate change impacts on water availability and land
• ESG issues from third-party growers

Mitigation Strategies

• Geographic diversification and vertical integration
• Varietal replacement projects
• Expansion in EMEA and APAC regions
• Strategic alliance to grow blueberries in Africa
• Expansion of operations in India and China
• Water conservation measures (reservoirs, drip irrigation)
• Waste management systems
• Renewable energy initiatives
• Sustainability Guidelines and Manuals for Growers
• Corporate Procurement area
• Programs to recruit and retain labor
• Collaborative partnerships with grower associations and NGOs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: SMETA audits for higher-risk subsidiaries and growers

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Third-Party Due Diligence Policy
• Timely payments to suppliers
• Coupa corporate bidding platform

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change, natural disasters, extreme weather
• Temperature increase
• Water supply and availability

Transition Risks

• Increased ESG requirements and regulations
• Changes in stakeholder expectations

Opportunities

• Development of climate-resilient varieties
• Renewable energy initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD framework

Certifications: B Corp (Hortifrut Chile S.A.), SQF-2000 Level 3, BRC AA, Global G.A.P., PrimusGFS, FSMA, Nurture, Costco, SMETA, SPRING, JAS Organic, USDA Organic

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2 Zero Hunger
• SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4 Quality Education
• SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13 Climate Action

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through community development, health programs, education initiatives, water conservation, responsible sourcing, and climate action

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Recycled packaging materials
• Wash Away labels

Awards & Recognition

• Impulsa Award (Gender Equity)
• AGAP 2023 Sustainability Award (Súmate Inclusion Program)
• INAPA: Improving the World - Equality and Pay
• Merco Talento (9th place industry ranking)
• Human Resources Network: "Best candidate attraction and experience strategy"
• Merco ESG Responsibility 2023 ranking (6th place in Agribusiness sector)