Climate Change Data

Mamaritz, S.L.U.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-07 to 2021-06, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020-07 to 2021-06

Environmental Metrics

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ESG Focus Areas

  • Good governance
  • Sustainable development
  • Employee well-being
  • Community development
  • Environment
  • Supply chain sustainability
  • Human rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Installation of solar panels in Puzol (Spain) and Ebreichsdorf (Austria) offices, reducing energy consumption by 18.5-22.5% and 7% respectively.
  • Implementation of sustainable packaging strategies to reduce plastic and promote recyclability.
  • Testing herbaceous inter-row cultivation in South Africa to improve soil health and reduce erosion.
  • Trial of rail transport with Transfesa Logistics to reduce CO2 emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the "Aprendemos juntos" (learning together) project, providing school support to vulnerable children in Valencia.
  • Continued investment in educational projects in South Africa and Ecuador through the DREAMS program.
  • Awarded first prize in the Tunisian "National competition for social progress" for work in the working environment, partnerships with educational institutions, and environmental initiatives.
  • Operation of two solidarity kitchens in Valencia, providing nutritious food and social care to over 500 people.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of human rights due diligence process.
  • Establishment of various committees (Inter Area Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Equality Committee, etc.) to ensure employee representation and address concerns.
  • Commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Develop further projects and initiatives that contribute to other SDGs (Tunisia).
Short-term Goals:
  • Review and update the Code of Ethics.
  • Implement the supplier monitoring system across all fruit and vegetable suppliers.
  • Upgrade company technology and cybersecurity systems.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain risks related to human rights, labor rights, and environmental issues.
  • Data limitations in certain areas due to changes in data collection methods or unavailability of consolidated data.
  • Challenges in managing social and environmental impacts across a global supply chain.
  • Cybersecurity risks associated with increased remote working.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of a human rights due diligence process to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Development of a supplier monitoring system to ensure compliance with social and environmental requirements.
  • Implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect corporate data.
  • Continuous improvement of waste management systems and sustainable packaging strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers are required to be Global G.A.P. certified and assessed for GRASP social criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • Global G.A.P. certification
  • GRASP social criteria
  • Rainforest Alliance, SMETA, SIZA, BSCI certifications

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) 2016 Standards, UN Global Compact

Certifications: IFS, QS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Global G.A.P., GRASP, Rainforest Alliance, SMETA, SIZA, SA8000

Third-party Assurance: Luis Caruana & Asociados, S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2
  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

Various initiatives throughout the report contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

  • First prize in the Tunisian "National competition for social progress"

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:7% in Austria, 18-22.5% in Spain (office)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption through big data analysis and probes to calculate soil moisture content.
  • Increased energy efficiency by installing solar panels in offices in Spain and Austria.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a communication campaign to communicate new company values to over 1,400 employees.
  • Implemented the DREAMS program supporting quality education in Spain, Tunisia, and Ecuador; supported Solidarity Kitchens; and opened a Community Shop in South Africa.

Governance Achievements

  • Developed a human rights supplier control and monitoring system.
  • Established various committees (Inter-Area Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Social Performance Team, etc.) to address employee concerns and improve working conditions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Define a comprehensive medium- and long-term sustainability strategy (2023)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Identify and assess human-rights-based risks for the Group (December 2024)
  • Develop surveys and plan meetings for materiality analysis (December 2024)
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop a new Equality Plan (March 2023)
  • Implement a social and environmental monitoring system for fruit and vegetable suppliers (January 2023)
  • Implement a new system to facilitate internal communication to employees (December 2023)

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain challenges and geopolitical instability.
  • Water scarcity issues in some operating regions.
  • Need to improve internal communication and implementation of the SA8000 standard.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Collaboration with expert sustainability consultants to conduct a comprehensive ESG analysis.
  • Investment in digitalisation and new technologies to maximise added value and optimise operations.
  • Implementation of a new internal communication tool (Workvivo).
  • Development of a comprehensive medium- and long-term sustainability strategy (planned for 2023).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Ethics requiring suppliers to comply with human rights standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water scarcity
Opportunities
  • Development of water-efficient technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Global Compact

Certifications: SA8000, IFS, BRC, QS, Global GAP, GRASP, FSMA, SMETA, SIZA, ISO 22000

Third-party Assurance: Luis Caruana & Asociados, S.L.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16
  • 17

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BlueWonder blueberries in sustainable packaging
  • Cardboard strawberry tray

Awards & Recognition

  • 2022 Good Sustainability Practices Award
  • Agricultural Investment Award
  • 2022 Social Enterprise Award