Climate Change Data

UDAPA Sociedad Cooperativa

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:17,127 tCO2e (Scope 1: 34,898; Scope 2: 686; Scope 3: 13,659)
Scope 1 Emissions:34,898 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:686 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:13,659 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2,553,490 kWh
Water Consumption:24,018,000 liters
Waste Generated:2,289,036 kg
Carbon Intensity:0.22 kg CO2 eq/kg of potatoes commercialized

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic
  • Social
  • Environmental

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 28% in 2021 compared to 2020 through the installation of new washing machines.
  • Initiatives to reduce plastic use in packaging, including reducing the width of potato mesh bands, substituting plastic bands with cellulose ones, and changing extruded meshes to woven ones.
  • 100% cellulose packaging and labeling for the Buti reference.
  • Significant reduction in plastic waste (37%)

Social Achievements

  • First Equality Plan implemented in 2021, including a diagnosis of equal opportunities between men and women.
  • Increased female representation on the Board of Directors to 42%.
  • Signed a three-year company labor agreement with significant social improvements and guaranteed increased purchasing power for employees.
  • Implemented measures for work-life balance, including maternity and paternity leave, breastfeeding breaks, and flexible work arrangements.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Compliance system since 2018, including risk assessment and prevention model.
  • Annual review of sustainability report and approval by the Board of Directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including employee absences and market disruptions.
  • Increased production costs and inflation (6.5%).
  • Stringent environmental regulations (new CAP, packaging directive, soil nutrition, etc.).
  • Decreasing and aging Spanish population with specific dietary needs.
  • Growing consumer demand for natural and convenient products.
  • Increased customer demands for quality and service.
  • Need for greater efficiency in the agricultural sector.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Effective management of sanitary measures during the pandemic.
  • Investment in a photovoltaic installation for energy self-consumption (planned for 2022).
  • Strategic plan focusing on innovation, sustainability, and adaptation to market changes.
  • Collaboration with research centers and technological partners for innovation in water management and new potato varieties.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Long-term contracts with Propaco members, collaboration with other producers, and adherence to GLOBAL GAP standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Essential Option (2016 and subsequent updates)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (since 2008), BRC, GLOBAL GAP

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17

UDAPA's activities contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives related to food security, education, gender equality, water management, energy efficiency, decent work, innovation, reduced inequalities, sustainable communities, responsible consumption and production, life below water, life on land, peace, justice, and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Paturpat products (5th range), Beltza and Edurne potato varieties.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed