Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• People
• Environment
• Communities
• Product

Environmental Achievements

• 100% of effluents generated in the operations of the Chao Packaging Plant in La Libertad were reused for the irrigation of green areas.
• 30% reduction in the use of plastic for fresh blueberry packaging by switching from clamshell to punnet.
• Completed construction of a 0.53 million cubic meter reservoir at field Mar Verde and expansion of two reservoirs with an approximate capacity of 1.5 million cubic meters.
• Completed construction of a reservoir in the Agricultor field with a capacity of 0.4 million cubic meters.
• Installation of drip irrigation systems at El Tero field and El Arapey in Uruguay.
• Implementation of high-efficiency LED luminaires for 100% of the lighting for fresh avocados and 20% for the lighting of blueberries at the Chao Packaging Plant.
• Reduction in water consumption in Colombia due to pruning and reduced phytosanitary applications.

Social Achievements

• More than 1,700 people positively impacted with the development of 18 social programs and 12 donations in Peru.
• More than 160 people enrolled in the CEBA Camposol educational program in 2023.
• 61 people completed their basic studies through the CEBA Camposol program.
• 304 girls and boys benefited from the Wawa Wasi “Sunbeam” daycare program.
• 44.1% of our workforce are women.
• Successful collective bargaining with three trade union associations in Peru since 2015.
• Rewarded crews with the best performance in Uruguay.
• Implemented the Supervisory Skills Program in Peru, Uruguay, Colombia, Mexico and Chile.
• Implemented the Mother Earth Peru Program and the Agro Peru Leader Program.
• More than 1,200 people positively impacted with social programs and donations in Colombia.
• More than 600 individuals and 50 families positively impacted with donations in Uruguay.

Governance Achievements

• 0 cases of significant noncompliance with legislation and regulations.
• 0 cases related to corruption.
• Implementation of a robust Corruption Prevention Model based on international guidelines and local regulations.
• Annual training on anti-corruption issues for all employees.
• No cases involving infringements affecting competition.
• No complaints resulting in relevant facts through the Ethics Hotline.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Atypical weather conditions, characterized by high temperatures, impacting production and quality of fruit.
• High turnover rate due to seasonal nature of business and competition for talent.
• Water availability affected by dry and avenue seasons.
• Water deficit in Piura due to lack of rainfall.
• Restrictions on water use in Colombia due to location within an integrated management zone.
• Hurricane Norma causing flooding that affected processing facilities in Mexico.

Mitigation Strategies

• Construction of reservoirs for water storage.
• Restricted irrigation management during dry season.
• Water treatment measures during avenue season.
• Reservoirs on Terra and Agroalegre estates in Piura.
• Rainwater harvesting using Australian tanks in Colombia.
• Improved irrigation systems in Uruguay.
• Energy efficiency measures such as automation of lighting and implementation of LED luminaires.
• Demand management plan to reduce consumption during peak hours.
• Renewal and modernization of vehicle fleet.
• Crop zoning for vegetative renewal in Colombia to reduce waste.
• Implementation of automated cooling and packing systems in Mexico.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of raw material used in fresh fruit production is certified with safety standards. 100% of operations have social certifications such as SMETA or GRASP. 88% of maquila suppliers are certified to the BRC Global Food Safety Standard (BRCGS).

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Supplier Social Ethics and Labor Standards Self-Assessment
• Declaration of Commitment on Social Ethics and Labor Standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Droughts
• Increased rainfall
• High temperatures
• Landslides
• Flooding (Mexico)

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: GlobalG.A.P., GRASP, SMETA, BRCGS, BASC, AEO, IFS Food, Rainforest Alliance, C-TPAT

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 7
• 8
• 13
• 15

Various initiatives and programs aligned with the SDGs are described in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Semana Económica ESG Award (Culture and Organizational Wellbeing)
• AGAP 2023 Sustainability recognition (Innovation and technology)
• 2nd position in the agricultural sector in MERCO Talent, ESG and Company 2023
• 4th place as a “Leading Company in Sustainability” in Alas20 Recognition