Climate Change Data

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