BIAL Portela & C.ª, SA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:67,526 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,033 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:65,493 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:53.5% of total energy consumption
Total Energy Consumption:4,014 MWh (purchased) + 945 MWh (SCPU)
Water Consumption:15,654 m3 (drinking water) + 1,563 m3 (water catchment)
Waste Generated:193 tons
Carbon Intensity:4t CO2e/t of product (Scope 1 and 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 23% reduction in water consumption
- 14% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions
- 100% green electricity
Social Achievements
- 100% of employees trained on the Code of Conduct
- €4.6M of donations
- Launched "Top of Mind" podcast to increase health literacy
- Keep on Caring campaign for Parkinson's disease carers
Governance Achievements
- Established Corporate Compliance program in 2015
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy implemented since 2016
- Speak-Up Channel for reporting irregularities
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand the SCPU to a further 1,200 kWp
Short-term Goals:
- Formalise a water use management policy
- Quantify water use risks and define an action plan
- Implement a system to monitor water and electricity consumption beyond the BIAL Campus
- Deepen the calculation of scope 3 emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Formalising some good practices
- Implementing a methodology to address impacts, risks and opportunities
- Scope 3 emissions accounting for 97% of total GHG emissions
- Reaching the 8.5g waste/PP target
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration with external company to develop a tool for determining scope 3 emissions
- Internalising a calculation methodology to improve data quality
- Work carried out in various areas towards the target of 8.5g of waste per package produced
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 342 suppliers evaluated
Responsible Procurement
- ESG considerations during supplier selection
- Commitment to working with suppliers who share ethical standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, ESRS
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas