VICHY CATALAN CORPORATION
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Human Rights
- Anti-corruption
Environmental Achievements
- 19.8% of envases sold in Premium Mix Group were reusable in 2023.
- 41% reusable packaging in 1881 Hotels' restaurant area.
- 70% reusable packaging in AquaBlue.
- Reduction in water consumption per liter produced.
- Reduction in plastic and carton usage per liter sold.
- Increased use of recycled glass (41.3% average) in packaging.
- 100% recycled cardboard used in packaging.
- Use of preforms with 25% rPET and shrink wrap with 70% recycled plastic in 2023, with plans to increase these percentages.
- Improved energy efficiency, producing more units with less energy.
Social Achievements
- Donation of 530,136 product units for charitable causes.
- 3,137 visitors to production plants for educational purposes.
- 10% growth in workforce, adding 60 employees.
- Implementation of measures to facilitate work-life balance.
- Negotiation and approval of an Equality Plan (PIO) in 2022.
- Update of Harassment Protocols in 2023.
- Implementation of a Code of Conduct/Ethical Code.
- Establishment of an Ethical Channel/Complaints system.
Governance Achievements
- External verification of the report by GM Auditors, S.L.
- Implementation of multiple approval systems in large economic projects to ensure transparency in supplier contracting.
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Risks associated with the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Risks in the food and beverage sector (details not specified).
- Absenteeism.
- Potential adverse effects related to supply chains and subcontracting.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of measures to reduce absenteeism, including psychosocial risk surveys and improvements in working conditions.
- Establishment of procedures and controls to ensure due diligence in supply chains and subcontracting.
- Use of ECOVADIS certification to assess supplier sustainability performance.
- Implementation of a platform for supplier homologation to optimize and secure document control.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritization of local suppliers.
- Use of ECOVADIS certification to assess supplier sustainability.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EMAS (Mondariz plant)
Certifications: ISO 9001 (PMG), ISO 22000+FSSC and/or EMAS (PMG plants)
Third-party Assurance: GM Auditors, S.L.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Reusable packaging
- Products with recycled materials