Currently, the world has several imbalances – climate emergency, collapsing biodiversity, social inequality, economic and geopolitical crisis, among others – which translate into great challenges for humanity, companies and citizens. We must therefore ensure that the solutions win the race to the challenges!
At Sumol Compal we see sustainability as a source of opportunities to encourage the growth of our business, facing each challenge as a catalyst for the continuous improvement of our activity.
Our Sustainability Agenda 2030 is one of the documents that feeds the company's strategic orientation, allowing us to reconcile the path of economic value creation with an increasingly responsible and balanced management model at an environmental, social and governance level.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 and BCSD Portugal's 2030 Journey, Sumol Compal's 2030 Sustainability Agenda defines the priority themes and commitments assumed, establishing clear goals for the coming years:
DESCARBONIZATION
The use of energy is essential to our operation and a requirement of the various phases of the life cycle of our products.
We are focused on reducing our impact on the climate by minimizing the carbon footprint across our entire value chain. To this end, we have established three commitments, in order of priority:
1) Reduction of energy consumption;
2) Replacement of fossil energy sources with renewables;
3) Offsetting emissions that cannot yet be eliminated.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Packaging is an inseparable element of our industry, playing a fundamental role in the protection and safety of products, in their quality and conservation, in transport, and also serving as a vehicle for consumer information and brand communication.
And because the circular economy is not just about packaging, we are also committed to the efficient use of raw materials, waste reduction and forwarding for recovery.
In addition to the continuous reinforcement of consumer awareness, we have established four commitments:
1) Reduce the use of virgin raw materials;
2) Promote the recycling of packaging waste;
3) Encourage the use of reusable packaging;
4) Contribute to the reduction of waste.
NUTRICION & WELL-BEING
We are committed to actively promoting nutrition, hydration and well-being in society by encouraging changes in eating habits.
In this sense, we have established two commitments:
1) Improve the nutritional profile of our products;
2) Promote the adoption of a balanced diet by consumers.
PEOPLE
We believe that the success of companies depends largely on their people, and for this reason it is our priority to motivate, attract and retain talent.
As an integral part of various communities, we are committed to contributing positively and actively to the development of society, in particular the communities in which we operate.
Thus, we have established two commitments:
1) Make Sumol Compal a company where everyone wants to work, attracting and retaining talent;
2) Promote proximity to our communities.
RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURE
Our products use numerous raw materials in their production. Due to the volume, diversity and quality of our portfolio, we work with suppliers from all over the world, with an awareness of the associated environmental and social risks.
In a joint effort with our suppliers, we seek to develop initiatives that aim to reduce, mitigate or even eliminate negative impacts, promoting fairer, more responsible and balanced practices.
WATER AWARENESS
Water is our main raw material, it is also an indispensable component for the growth of the fruits and vegetables we consume, and also an essential resource for the production process in factories.
In order to safeguard the quality and availability of water resources, we act proactively and together with the various parties to define actions that minimize the impact on this natural resource, the local economy and society.