OHLA, S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable infrastructure
- Business ethics
- Transparency
- Best corporate governance practices
- Ecological and digital transition
- Diversity and social inclusion
- Responsible business
Environmental Achievements
- Started new photovoltaic projects and sustainable urban developments aligned with the goals of the 2030 Agenda
Social Achievements
- Firm social commitment to meet the needs of all communities where present
- Reactivated concessions portfolio with a new award in the hospital sector in Chile
- Construction of the MUNA, the largest museum in Peru and one of the leading museums in Latin America
- Role in the construction of the Central Cordillera Crossing, the largest road infrastructure ever in Colombia
Governance Achievements
- Governance system predicated on a firm commitment to business ethics, transparency and best corporate governance practices
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Severe global uncertainty
- Unprecedented geopolitical crisis unleashed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Mitigation Strategies
- Adapting to challenging new scenarios
- Strengthening order intake and backlog
- Reinforcing the company’s financial position
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Construction company of the year in New York and California by ENR
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,800,000 tCO2e (2021, recalculated); 1,406,934.39 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:88,547.03 tCO2e (2021); 97,943.55 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:10,439.23 tCO2e (2021); 11,453.38 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:1,672,995.93 tCO2e (2021); 1,406,934.39 tCO2e (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Business
- Responsible Management
- Social Progress
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions intensity by 45% compared to 2017 (Scope 1 + Scope 2) / Sales (tCO2e/ EUR million)
- 81.5% of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill
- 24% increase in the volume of water recycled or reused compared to the previous year
Social Achievements
- Launched Biwell platform of end-to-end employee wellness initiatives
- Investment in social action >€700,000
- Women hold 10% of management and senior management positions (target set for 2024, achieved ahead of time)
- 10% increase in the number of customers taking part in satisfaction surveys
Governance Achievements
- Linked 10% of the management team's individual performance targets to ESG metrics
- Renewed anti-bribery and criminal compliance system certifications (UNE 19601 and UNE ISO 37001)
- Incorporated TCFD recommendations into risk management and reporting
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 46% reduction for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 55% for Scope 3 emissions by 2031 (versus 2021)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by calculating water footprint
- Achieve equal pay certification (Spain)
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving zero net emissions
- Generating less waste
- Managing climate change risks (physical and transition)
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical instability
Mitigation Strategies
- Designed a roadmap towards decarbonisation, including improved emissions calculation methodology and SBTi commitment
- Developed a circular economy best practice guide and a protocol for calculating water footprint
- Implemented responsible procurement and sustainability policies in the supply chain, including third-party due diligence for critical suppliers
- Strengthened risk management processes, including assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 428 third-party due diligence assessments conducted in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Procurement Policy, including compliance with the Code of Ethics and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Renewable energy projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, UNE 19601, UNE ISO 37001, LEED, BREEAM, Passivhaus, CES, WELL
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Cubipod (precast element for port docks)
- VERA healthcare service
- Elsan's sustainable road surfaces
- SATO's maritime fleet management
- Ecoventia's prefabricated wind turbine generators
- Ingesan's technology-driven services
Awards & Recognition
- BIM 2022 Excellence Award (Camacol and BIM Forum Colombia)
- Tecnosocial congress award (VERA)
- Forética award (Ingesan)
- CES 2022 award (Hospital de Curicó)
- OECC Triple Seal (Calculo, Reduzco, Compenso)
Reporting Period: 2023
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
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Social Progress
- Good Governance
- Equality
- Innovation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in scopes 1 and 2 by 46.2% by 2031 (compared to 2021 baseline).
- Decreased scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% concerning million euros of operating profit.
- Reusing more than 80% of all non-hazardous waste.
- More than 30 renewable energy projects with total installed power exceeding 2,500 MW.
- Project to supply energy to worksite huts through photovoltaic panels.
- Created OHLA Forest to compensate for part of its annual CO2 emissions.
- 710,000 tons of concrete recycled and reused in Interstate I-405 project.
- Recycling more than 2.3 kg of steel and reusing 1,800,000 tons of digging remains in Américo Vespucio Oriente project.
- Landscaping of 164,000 m2, 7 km of bicycle lanes and two recycling centers in Américo Vespucio Oriente project.
Social Achievements
- Commitment to equal remuneration and reduction in the gender salary gap.
- Partnerships to promote the social integration of vulnerable groups.
- III Equality Plan passed in 2021 with various targets, including equal treatment in selection processes and joint accountability for work/family life balance.
- A campaign for the employability of local staff, arranging specific training in renewable energy matters (Los Llanos Photovoltaic Plant).
- Generated 5,000 jobs and recovered more than 17,000 high-value ornamental heritage pieces (Centro Canalejas Madrid).
Governance Achievements
- Certified for Anti-Corruption and Criminal Compliance (UNE ISO 37001 and UNE 19601).
- Adoption of SASB and TCFD criteria.
- Remuneration linked to ESG metrics.
- 100% of all digitalization projects with sustainability indicators.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions before 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in scopes 1 and 2 down to 46.2% by 2031 (compared to 2021 baseline).
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 37001, UNE 19601, ISO 45001, ISO 26000, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, RDIManagement Certificate 166002, ISO 39001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Our Sustainability Plan is aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the EU’s commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Cubipod
- ELSAN’s sustainable surfacing projects
- Ecoventia’s prefabricated tower application
Awards & Recognition
- GRESB 2023 Five-Star top companies
- BIM 2022 Prize for Excellence (Colombian Chamber of Construction)
- Sweden Green Building Award 2022
- Technosocial Conference award for VERA social innovation project
- International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva Gold Medal (honorable mention) and Prize to the Best Spanish Invention for Cubipod
- Spanish Prize to Innovation (Innovating Public Purchase category) for Cubipod (Málaga Port Authority)
- García-Cabrerizo Prize to the Best Spanish Invention for Cubipod