Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:950,974 TnCO2eq/year
Renewable Energy Share:40%
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water use ratio by 15% in the last 5 years
- Reduced energy use ratio by 8.4% in the last 5 years
- Reached 22.1% recycled resin in Brazil and 14.3% in Argentina in packaging
- Achieved 4% recycled resin in Paraguay (after the creation of Circular Pet)
- Reduced GHG emissions by 11.2% compared to the previous year (950,974 TnCO2eq)
Social Achievements
- Women's participation in the organization reached 16.4%
- More than 800,000 people participated in community initiatives
- 356 critical suppliers underwent ESG assessments
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a robust Corporate Governance Model
- Established a Crime Prevention Model, certified by an external entity
- Implemented an Anonymous Whistleblowing Channel
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption to 1.27 liters per liter of beverage produced by 2030
- Achieve 42.8% returnable packaging sales by 2030
- Use 50% recycled resin in PET bottles by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption to 0.255 MJ per liter produced by 2030
- Achieve 70% renewable electrical energy by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- High inflation in operating markets
- Rising raw material costs
- Shifting consumer preferences
- Changes in the political and regulatory environment
- Water scarcity
- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts
- Changes in brand image and product quality
- Risks related to free competition
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a Sustainable Value Creation Strategy
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Implemented digital transformation initiatives
- Improved water use efficiency
- Incorporated climate change risks into the Risk Management Model
- Implemented a Compliance Program on Antitrust matters
- Implemented a Comprehensive Waste Management Program
- Strengthened returnable packaging initiatives
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 356 critical suppliers underwent ESG assessments
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics for Suppliers and Third Parties
- Corporate Procurement Policy
- Corporate Human Rights Policy
- The Coca-Cola Company’s Guiding Principles for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity due to reduced rainfall and droughts
- Climate events disrupting the value chain
- Climatic factors limiting raw material availability
- Decreased productivity due to extreme heat
- Lack of river flow limiting hydroelectric energy availability
Transition Risks
- Increased costs of raw packaging materials
- Rising fossil fuel prices
- Increased energy, raw material, and input costs
- Change in stakeholder perceptions with negative impact on companies without decarbonization plans
Opportunities
- Increased demand for beverages due to higher temperatures
- New environmental regulations benefiting returnable containers
- New, cheaper technology providing opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: FSSC22000, ISO 14064-1, LEED Gold
Third-party Assurance: EY
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 6.3
- 6.4
- 3.d
- 12.a
- 12.5
- 15.5
- 7.2
- 13.1
- 13.2
- 8.2
- 8.8
- 5.5
- 5.b
- 5.c
- 11.4
- 11.6
- 16.5
- 16.6
- 16.7
The company's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through water management, waste reduction, energy efficiency, community outreach, supply chain sustainability, and good governance practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Coca-Cola Byte
- Coca-Cola Marshmello
- Fanta Misterio
Awards & Recognition
- Latam RGM 2022 Certification (Argentina, Brazil, Chile)
- Prospera (Chile)
- Top of Mind (Paraguay)
- Latam Ouro Certification of RGM 2022 (Brazil)
- Award-Winning Employer (Paraguay)
- Merco University Ranking of Talent (Chile)
- Seal Gender Equality Initiative (GPI) (Chile)
- Kaizen Award (Chile)