Climate Change Data

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)