Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic
• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Finalized the installation of fourteen (14) integrated sanitary systems for biological and anaerobic treatment of wastewater, environmentally friendly.
• 100% compliance with environmental commitments with authorities.
• More than 800 trees donated and planted.
• 5.1 million sheets of paper saved, resulting in 65.5 tons of CO2 equivalent not emitted.

Social Achievements

• Generated 10,147 direct and formal jobs, plus indirect and linked jobs through the operated free zones.
• 312 children benefited from the sports project.
• 255 children and young people trained in music and folklore.
• 250 children trained in environmental education.
• 19 teachers trained in Environmental Education Diploma.

Governance Achievements

• Recertification of the Integrated Management System (IMS) under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and BASC standards.
• Development of a code of ethics and conduct.
• 100% compliance with all legal obligations related to human talent management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Maintaining positive results in the face of volatile macroeconomic variables.
• Security concerns regarding employee travel to conflict zones where some special permanent free zones operate.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strategic business planning to maintain leadership in foreign trade management.
• Ongoing efforts with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism to secure a 30-year extension for the Barranquilla Free Zone.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 39 evaluations of new and existing suppliers

Responsible Procurement

• Negotiation with selected suppliers to achieve cost savings.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Essential Option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BASC

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Employment
• Environmental Management
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Obtained permits for wastewater discharge in Zona Franca de Barranquilla.
• Implemented 14 wastewater treatment plants (PTARD).
• Achieved a 60% reduction in ordinary waste generation compared to the previous year.
• Achieved 77.8% of total waste generated as recyclable waste.

Social Achievements

• Generated 10,474 direct, indirect, and linked jobs.
• Provided loans to 125 employees totaling COP$423,535,686.
• Supported 2 employees in postgraduate studies and 17 in diploma programs.
• Sponsored 4 employees in obtaining their high school diploma.
• Employee satisfaction with the company reached 91%.

Governance Achievements

• Held 12 board meetings (9 in-person, 2 hybrid, 1 virtual).
• Conducted an ordinary meeting of the General Assembly of Shareholders.
• Maintained ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and BASC certifications.
• Initiated implementation of ISO 22301 and 27001.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Participation in the public tender process for the contract extension with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism.
• Increased energy consumption due to expansion of activities and infrastructure projects.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reduced financial debt by 20.49%.
• Exploring and adopting practices and technologies to minimize carbon footprint.
• Commitment to the ONUDI's Eco-Industrial Parks program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 42 evaluations

Responsible Procurement

• Negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Essential Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BASC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The company's strategic dimensions align with these SDGs.

Awards & Recognition

• Recognition at the 6th Integrated Congress of Logistics, Free Zones, and Ports of ANDI.
• Recognition from the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce for 25 years as an active member of AMCHAM.
• BASC Medal of Merit.