Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced antibiotic use to the lowest figure in company history.
• Achieved 84% compliance with Clean Production Agreement goals.
• Offset 100% of energy used throughout the production chain.
• Torres del Paine Plant in Punta Arenas offset 92% of its carbon footprint using NCRE.

Social Achievements

• Obtained ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety.
• Implemented Chilean Standard 3262 for gender equality.
• Launched "Australis Recognizes You" employee recognition program.
• Held job fairs in Puerto Natales and Calbuco.
• Supported community initiatives like beekeeping and trade courses.

Governance Achievements

• Filed a self-report to the Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) regarding overproduction.
• Established a Compliance and Internal Governance Committee.
• Implemented a Gender Equity Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Systematic overproduction detected in June 2022.
• Dependence on fishmeal and fish oil from pelagic fishing.
• Managing fish mortality and disease.

Mitigation Strategies

• Filed a self-report to the SMA and implemented a compliance plan.
• Reduced reliance on fishmeal and fish oil through feed conversion improvements.
• Implemented strict sanitary controls and disease prevention strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable and traceable sources for fishmeal and fish oil.
• Soybeans from deforestation-free sources and RTRS certified products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 45001, ASC (43% of harvest), BAP

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte (GSI indicators only)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• "Mama Bear" salmon products
• "Cosecha del Mar Burger"

Awards & Recognition

• 4 farms among top 5 in Biomar's Farmer of the Year

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved the lowest antibiotic use in company history, one of the lowest in the industry.
• Harvested antibiotic-free salmonids in the Magallanes Region.
• Implemented a new production model to optimize efficiency.
• Received six Biomar “Farmer of the Year” awards (five for Conversion Factor, one for Best Energy Efficiency).
• Received two Salmofood “Best Site” awards.
• Dumestre plant received BAP certification.
• 58% of plastic bags used were biobased.

Social Achievements

• Received NCh3262 certification for Gender Equality and work-life balance, the first salmon farming company to do so.
• Opened a new Cosecha del Mar store in La Reina, Santiago.
• Consolidated Mama Bear brand in the US market.
• Opened a new air bridge for aquaculture products from Magallanes Region to Miami.
• Established a bond with communities in southern Chile through dialogue and participation.
• Puerto Varas corporate office received Chilean Standard 3262 certification on work-life balance.
• Reduced complaints by 13% compared to 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Presented a self-complaint to the Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) regarding overproduction practices.
• SMA accepted the self-complaint and Australis presented 21 Compliance Programs.
• Australis is committed to responsible and sustainable operation under probity standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Legal and administrative processes undertaken by the new Chilean administration to ensure compliance.
• Closure of the Torres del Paine process plant in Punta Arenas.
• Systematic overproduction practices in farming centers (addressed through self-complaint and compliance programs).

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a comprehensive global adjustment plan for operations and production.
• Concentrated operations at the Dumestre plant in Puerto Natales.
• Presented 21 Compliance Programs to the SMA to address alleged infractions.
• Developed compensatory measures for the next five years.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 18 audits of operations, network and diving service companies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 45001, ASC, BAP, NCh3262

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte (GSI indicators only)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 100% biodegradable bags for Southring salmon fillets.

Awards & Recognition

• Six Biomar “Farmer of the Year” awards
• Two Salmofood “Best Site” awards