Climate Change Data

Importaco, S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:211,575 tCO2e (Scope 1: 11,107; Scope 2: 1,886; Scope 3: 206,572)
Scope 1 Emissions:11,107 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1,886 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:206,572 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:90% (electricity), 50% (total)
Total Energy Consumption:102,075 MWh
Water Consumption:989,487 m3
Waste Generated:6,597 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Product
  • Planet

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved AENOR’s Zero Waste certification at their nut plant in Beniparrell (Valencia), with over 99% of waste revalued and recycled.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 120 tonnes of CO2 at Besana through the installation of a trigeneration plant.
  • Committed to reducing emissions by 20% by 2023 through a new energy efficiency strategy with over €1 million investment.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a nutritional education project in Valencian schools, reaching 225 children.
  • Launched a new high-protein, defatted peanut flour product.
  • Improved sunflower seed quality by eliminating all allergens.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented an ethical management program including an ethical code, ethics channel, and Ethics Committee.
  • Established processes to identify, assess, record, and control ESG risks.
  • Received the Economía 3 award for its business trajectory.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions by 20% by 2023.
  • 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve Zero Waste certification at all nut production sites by 2025.
  • Reach 1,000 children with the Come Sano, Crece Fuerte project in 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Contributing to creating a fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly food system.
  • Climate change impacts on natural and human systems.
  • COVID-19 crisis and its impact on global risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthening the resilience of supply chains.
  • Adapting to rapid social and technological change.
  • Remaining vigilant to threats such as cyber-attacks.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 39 SMETA audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • SMETA 4P audit requirement
  • Quality at Origin Programme

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 101: Foundation 2016

Certifications: ISO 14001 (multiple sites), ISO 45001 (9 workplaces), AENOR’s Zero Waste (Beniparrell nut plant), ISO 17025 (chemical and microbiological controls lab)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 12
  • 13
  • 15
  • 17

Detailed explanation provided in the report's 'Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals' section.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Defatted peanut flour
  • Probiotic-enriched almonds and walnuts
  • Products with 100% recycled flowpacks and 25% rPET in 1-liter water bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • Economía 3 award

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:11,149 (Scope 1) + 2,008.71 (Scope 2) + In progress (Scope 3) tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,149 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,008.71 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:In progress tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:52% of total energy use (90% renewable electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:105,229 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,099,897 m3/year
Waste Generated:Over 5,000 tons/year (99.93% recovered)
Carbon Intensity:2.38% decrease in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per million tonnes manufactured in 2022

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • People
  • Planet
  • Product

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced annual energy consumption by 10%
  • Achieved zero waste certification in four production centers
  • Reduced energy consumption and emissions by 20% since 2018
  • Installed 9,800 photovoltaic solar panels, guaranteeing 14% self-consumption and avoiding 4,600 tonnes of CO2 per year.
  • 90% of electrical energy consumed is of renewable origin

Social Achievements

  • Come sano, crece fuerte” social project reached more than 1,200 young people
  • Collaboration with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation
  • Four new centers certified in the ISO 50001 standard
  • Itac Professional launched a selection of allergen-free ingredients
  • Collaboration with universities to promote young talent

Governance Achievements

  • EcoVadis silver medal in 2022
  • Implemented an ethics program including a mandatory Code of Ethics, an ethics channel, and an Ethics Committee.
  • 70% of Board of Directors members are women.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Cost increases due to global factors (war in Ukraine, inflation, energy crisis, supply chain tensions)
  • Climate change impacts (extreme weather, rising temperatures)
  • Maintaining product affordability amidst rising costs.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Integrated cost deviations into results to avoid increasing product prices
  • Implemented energy efficiency plans
  • Implemented climate change adaptation measures (infrastructure protection, emergency response, crops and agriculture)
  • Investment in renewable energy (solar panels)
  • Collaboration with suppliers for sustainable production and supply chain optimization.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 77% of strategic suppliers with current SMETA 4P audit; 96% business connection on the Sedex platform

Responsible Procurement
  • Social Compliance Programme, Code of Conduct, SMETA 4P standard, requirements relating to the environment and human rights

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather, rising temperatures, torrential rain
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products, renewable energy deployment

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 17025, ISO 45001, FSA, GLOBALG.A.P.

Third-party Assurance: BDO

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Allergen-free ingredients, healthy snacks without artificial additives, food supplements, healthy creams

Awards & Recognition

  • Innovative Company Award from ASECAM

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:455,477.64 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:454 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:435 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:455,477.64 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:15% of total energy use (self-consumption); 30% long-term contract for wind energy
Total Energy Consumption:51,514 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,138,557 m3/year
Waste Generated:2159 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Planet
  • Product

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced emissions by 20% in 2023 through a 4 million euro investment in self-consumption installations and energy efficiency measures, saving 12,800 MWh per year.
  • Achieved Zero Waste certification in seven production centers.
  • Set a short-term commitment to reduce total emissions by 30% by 2030, aligned with SBTi FLAG guidelines.

Social Achievements

  • Reached a workforce of 2321 people of 11 nationalities.
  • Achieved over 40% women in middle and senior management positions.
  • Invested 531,103 euros in employee training, averaging 16.85 hours per employee.
  • Implemented a free health screening program at Besana production sites.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a secure communication system for reporting ethical and compliance issues.
  • Established an Ethics and Compliance Committee.
  • Developed a Code of Ethics for all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025.
  • ISO 50001 certification for energy management in all Spanish centers by 2024.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total emissions by 30% by 2030.
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (-7% per year).
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 (-3% per year).

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts (extreme weather, natural resource crises).
  • Meeting evolving European sustainability regulations (CSRD, Due Diligence Directive, Climate Change and Energy Transition Act).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a decarbonization strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative.
  • Implemented climate change adaptation measures (infrastructure protection, emergency response, crop management).
  • Proactive engagement with stakeholders to understand and address their expectations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 56 audits in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Social Compliance Programme, Code of Conduct for suppliers, SMETA 4P standard, Sustainable Procurement certification.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events, natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSC, RSPO, Global GAP 5.2, FSA, Zero Waste

Third-party Assurance: BDO Auditores, S.L.P.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17

Importaco's sustainability strategy aligns with these SDGs through initiatives related to food security, health, gender equality, water management, renewable energy, economic growth, sustainable consumption, climate action, biodiversity, and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with reduced additives, salt, sugar, and fat; allergen-free products; products with probiotics derived from nuts.

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes Diamonds Award for Importaco Poland
  • Runner-up prize at the Eneragen Awards