Industrial Farmacéutica Cantabria S.A
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible business practice
- Social impact
- Healthy lifestyle
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper consumption by 2,236 kg (equivalent to 479 trees) through electronic invoicing and digitalization.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 2,891 kg through paper reduction.
- Reduced energy impact through the implementation of LED lights.
- Reduced vehicle emissions by eliminating diesel cars from company fleets.
- Improved recyclability of containers by using water-soluble inks and adhesives.
Social Achievements
- Supported various associations and foundations, including the Emalaikat Foundation, Fundación Lo Que De Verdad Importa, AMPROS, Astor-Inlade, Arco Iris, and Cáritas Empleo.
- Improved the life of Shalini, a young Indian suffering from ichthyosis laminar.
- Promoted the improvement of quality of life of patients through associations such as ACDM, Fundación Aladina and Fundación Stanpa.
- Participated in research projects with the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (AEDV) and Fundación Piel Sana.
- Collaborated with MIT on biomedical research initiatives.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented the Cantabria Labs corporate compliance program.
- Encouraged coaching sessions to improve professional and training skills.
- Supported employees' children's education.
- Promoted a positive work environment through communication and teamwork initiatives.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Hiring of local companies to boost local business.
- Encouraging partners to join in activities benefiting NGOs and Foundations.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Gold for best nutricosmetic product (Heliocare 360 capsules) from iDermo.
- Bronze for best haircare product (Iraltone AGA) from iDermo.
- Bronze for best children’s product (Heliocare 360 pediatrics) from iDermo.
- Silver for best sun product (Heliocare 360 Gel Oil Free Dry Touch SPF 50) from iDermo.
- Silver for best eye contour product (Neostrata skin active intense eye contour) from iDermo.
- Silver for best anti-aging product (Endocare Tensage Ampoules) from iDermo.
- “T de Telva” Award for most innovative cosmetic (Endocare-C Proteoglycan Oil-Free ampoules) from Telva magazine.
- Innovation Award in the “VI Awards for Your Health” from La Razón newspaper.
- Best oral supplement for sun protection (Heliocare) from Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore.
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 40% reduction in plastic used in ampoule packaging
- Minimized use of materials leaving toxic residue
- Used dyes with single solvent, water-soluble adhesives, and biodegradable/renewable materials
- Reduced weight of containers
- Implemented energy-efficient LED lights and water reduction systems in offices
- Replaced polluting vehicles in commercial fleet
- Used FSC-certified paper for all information and promotional materials
- Created 'water laboratory' at new Cantabria center to promote sustainable water management, using thermal energy from a hot spring to heat the center and machinery
Social Achievements
- Collaboration with Emalaikat Foundation in Turkana, Africa
- Participation in 'Lo que de verdad importa' initiatives
- Collaboration with Ampros, Astor Inlade, and Arco Iris for social inclusion and equal opportunity
- Involvement with Cáritas employment programs
- Dermatological outreach program in Malawi
- Collaboration with Spanish Porphyria and Ichthyosis Associations
- Support for Ana Carolina Díez Mahou Foundation, Aladina Foundation, and Stanpa Foundation
- Collaboration agreement with 'Association de solidarité avec les enfants de la lune'
- Presented 'Heliocare good sun practices' report
- Participation in 'Euromelanoma 2018' initiative
- Research projects with Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) and its 'Piel Sana' Foundation
- Improved training and information platform (Aulacare) for professionals
- Group coaching sessions for professional development
- Financial aid for employees' children's education
- Created spaces for conferences and workshops to improve work atmosphere
Governance Achievements
- Improved Cantabria Labs corporate guidance program
- Strong commitment to good corporate governance and adherence to program objectives
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Hiring local businesses, social commitment with suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Innovative Business Award (Innovative Business Forum)
- Top 3 in Dermatology (Health Reputation Monitor)
- Award for 25+ years of work in dermatology (AEDV)
- One of the '1000 Companies to Inspire Europe' (London Stock Exchange)
- Yo Dona award for CEO Susana Rodríguez
- Award for most innovative cosmetic (T de Telva)
- Innovation & Research award (Cosmofarma)