Nueva Pescanova S.L.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:315,421 t CO2eq/year
Scope 1 Emissions:247,023 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:16,632 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:51,766 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:37%
Total Energy Consumption:662,821 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:1.32 tCO2eq/t prod
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Responsible Operations
- Labour Responsibility
- Product Excellence
- Prosperous Communities
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 1st position globally among fishing companies and 2nd position globally among the 30 evaluated companies in the 2023 Seafood Stewardship Index.
- Reduced CO2eq emissions by approximately 8.5% and reduced the relative indicator related to production (PI in tCO2eq/tPROD) by 20.8%.
- Achieved a 16% reduction in non-hazardous waste generation and improved process efficiency, reducing the relative indicator by 28%.
- Reduced organic by-products by 4% and reduced the relative indicator per ton produced by 17%, recovering 12.9 thousand tons of organic by-products.
Social Achievements
- Achieved the "Achievers" category in the CHILDREN’S RIGHTS BENCHMARK by the Global Child Forum.
- Implemented a Nutrition and Healthy Habits Programme for employees, including awareness campaigns, healthier food options, and health monitoring.
- Donated around 80.6 tonnes of products benefiting 1.6 million people.
- NovaNam (Namibia) became the first company in the world to achieve the FISH Standard for Crew certification.
Governance Achievements
- Recertified 12 workplaces in Spain with the 5Z Excellence award by the International ORP Foundation (FIORP).
- Improved ESG performance, resulting in better rankings in the World Benchmarking Alliance assessments.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality in 2040 (50% emission reduction and 50% offsetting of residual emissions).
- 100% of our products must have some beneficial effect on the health of our consumers by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% sustainable sourcing of raw materials from fishing and aquaculture sources in our products by 2030.
- Reduce our carbon footprint (scopes 1 and 2) by 30% by 2030.
- 100% of our packaging include a front-of-pack (FOP) nutritional labelling system by 2030.
- 100% of plants and processes certified according to quality and food safety standards by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- 100% traceability of all fishery and aquaculture origin raw materials and products under the GDST standard by 2025.
- 100% of aquaculture farming operations committed to animal welfare by 2025.
- 100% of our packaging designed to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Environmental risks in productive activities (overfishing, bycatch, impacts on sensitive habitats, IUU fishing).
- Supply chain risks (human and labor rights, IUU fishing, sustainability).
- Reducing GHG emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.
- Reducing water consumption and managing water stress.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing measures and complying with regulations to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
- Collaborating in governance processes and improving information management of fish populations.
- Participating in fishery improvement projects (FIPs).
- Implementing a robust traceability system (IBM Food Trust™) aligned with the GDST standard.
- Adopting a risk-based approach to evaluate and mitigate potential impacts of IUU fishing.
- Implementing a decarbonization plan with annual reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Investing in renewable energy sources (photovoltaic parks).
- Implementing water regeneration station and optimizing water use efficiency.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Our Supplier's Ethical and Social Charter
- Sustainability homologation of raw materials under the 'Pescanova Blue' Sustainability Programme
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, FAO
Certifications: MSC, ASC, GSA BAP, GLOBALG.A.P., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FISH Standard for Crew, IFS-FOOD, BRC, HACCP
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals throughout the document.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Palitos de Mar 0% Grasa y Reducidos en sal, Shrimp with Pesto & Linguini, Delícias do Mar ZER0% Açucar, Hake Fillet Roll, Merluzzo croccante Senza Glutine, Crevettes à Cuire.
Awards & Recognition
- 5Z Excellence award by the International ORP Foundation (FIORP)
- FISH Standard for Crew certification