Climate Change Data

Armando Alvarez Group (GAA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:27,153 tCO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 in Spain)
Renewable Energy Share:More than 88% of electricity consumed by the Group is from renewable sources.
Total Energy Consumption:290,663 MWh (Spain)
Water Consumption:See page 73 for breakdown by company (Spain)
Waste Generated:See pages 60-63 for breakdown by company

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Received the ANAIP Seal of Excellence for sustainability in the plastics industry.
  • Plasticos Vanguardia became certified in the Operation Clean Sweep Programme to prevent plastic particle loss.
  • All GAA companies in Spain are UNE 19601 certified for criminal compliance management.
  • Reyde obtained FSSC 22000 certification for food safety management.
  • Investment in environmental improvements exceeded €2.16M (28% increase from the previous year).

Social Achievements

  • Received the “Award for the most noteworthy Social Commitment Policy” for promoting well-being and community improvement.
  • Increased female team members.
  • Developed and implemented a Corporate Selection Policy.
  • Obtained ISO 45001 Certification (Health and safety at the workplace).
  • Financial support for social action projects.

Governance Achievements

  • Approved an ESG Policy setting a framework for decision-making.
  • Board of Directors pledged commitment to zero tolerance for illegal actions.
  • Approved the Group’s Anti-Corruption Policy.
  • Approved a Responsible Procurement Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality (scopes 1 and 2) by 2030.
  • Have 100% of extrusion plants OCS certified by 2030.
  • Have 100% of production and logistics companies ISO 14001 certified by 2030.
  • Increase sustainable materials by +70% by 2030.
  • Have all suppliers providing 80% of global procurement volume assessed by 2030.
  • Achieve a Gold EcoVadis rating for all assessed plants by 2030.
  • Have 100% of companies with an Antitrust Policy by 2030.
  • Have 100% of companies with ISO 37301 and ISO 27001 certifications by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Political instability and economic slowdown.
  • Inflation and restrictive monetary policies.
  • Consumer crisis within the Euro zone.
  • Internal labor conflicts.
  • Drought impacting the agricultural division.
  • Special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging causing administrative difficulties.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Offered clients more sustainable solutions.
  • Integrated responsible practices into the Group’s main areas.
  • Developed a decarbonisation programme to reduce emissions.
  • Established a culture of well-being, prioritizing safety and health and promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 60% of purchases are from assessed suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Approved Responsible Procurement Policy.
  • ESG clauses in contracts.
  • Ethics Code for Suppliers.
  • Supplier questionnaire on ESG practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, BRC, AIB International, ISO 14001, ISCC Plus, EMAS, Operation Clean Sweep, Recyclass Evaluation Protocol, UNE 15343:2008, GHG Protocol, PAS 2060:2014, FSC, PEFC, SURE, UNE 19601, ISO 45001, ISO 39001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: AENOR (for UNE 19601)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Recycled
  • Optima
  • Bio
  • Essential
  • 360° Recycled

Awards & Recognition

  • Award for the most noteworthy Social Commitment Policy
  • ANAIP Seal of Excellence