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Fruttagel is a member of Impronta Etica<\/h2><\/div>
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Fruttagel supports Impronta Etica<\/h2><\/div>
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Ethics and social responsibility<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Here at Fruttagel, sustainability<\/strong> means acting on several fronts in the knowledge that economic growth cannot be separated from social development, and goes hand in hand with protection of the environment. For this reason we consider Corporate Social Responsibility an essential part of what we do and our work as a cooperative.<\/p>\n

We have reported our activities in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility<\/strong> since 2006, when our first Social Report<\/strong> was drafted; this has been expanded with new chapters and sections each year since. With the 2014 edition, we initiated a shift from a Social Report to a Sustainability Report<\/strong>, with a more precise identification of areas and policies to be brought to the attention and involvement of our main stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The Sustainability Report is now an essential part of our way of doing business, presented annually at the shareholders’ AGM along with our Financial Statements, and is fully integrated in our Business Plan.<\/p>\n

For the three-year period 2021-2023, our Sustainability Report identifies and describes in detail the actions we consider to be priorities in each area.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i>Sustainability Report 2022<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/i>Sustainability Report 2023<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/i>Sustainability Report 2024<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Asseveration in accordance with the GRI Standards and ISO 26000<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

The Fruttagel 2023 Sustainability Report has obtained certification of compliance with the GRI Standards and ISO 26000 by the third party Bureau Veritas.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Main policies<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nMapping of risks, impacts and due diligence<\/td>\n		Description and assessment of risks, evaluation of impacts and interactions with key stakeholders<\/td>\nBroad identification of risks and impacts.
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\nCompetitiveness and sustainability in investment and management decisions<\/td>\n		Energy and water efficiency and waste recovery for a circular economy.
\nCertification of production, partly with a view to greater sustainability.<\/td>\n		Construction of a new warehouse for frozen vegetables, scheduled for
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\nCertification and rationalisation in the production of plant-based beverages. Operational by 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nCommercial policy and a culture of sustainability<\/td>\n		Improve positioning and economic sustainability; act on demand to contribute to certification for sustainability and consumerism<\/td>\nThe preferences of customers and consumers are matched by those of Fruttagel in terms of more sustainable products; including the finished product, packaging, and in general higher quality standards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nCertification of the production chain<\/td>\n		Improve the performance of MPA growers in order to increase value and deliver more sustainability throughout the production chain<\/td>\nFruttagel\u2019s growth prospects depend on two factors relating to growers: aggregation and specialisation, with a view to sustainability. On the horizon: a cohesive group, specialising in MPA for industrial processing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nDevelopment of
\nAlmaverdeBio Ambiente (ABA)<\/td>\n		Development of the brand as an initial demonstration of the sustainability and strategic importance of organic production<\/td>\nThe brand is the first instance of the development of organic production and Fruttagel\u2019s commitment to this sector. The issue is closely linked to the certification of growers for the purpose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nInnovation of
\nproducts and processes<\/td>\n		Upgrading of products and processes in line with growth objectives and with a focus on sustainability; coherent sales and communication initiatives<\/td>\nFor Fruttagel, the ability to continue innovating products and processes is an essential part of our development. This must be accompanied by targeted and appropriate communication activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nCulture of sustainability<\/td>\n		Sustainability – in every sense of the word – as a shared focus for employees at all levels<\/td>\nThe company’s overall sustainability depends on awareness by all staff of the new and necessary logical and professional framework for sustainability and business ethics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nTraining<\/td>\n		Professional awareness and social ethics; digitalisation as a necessary premise for culture and competitiveness<\/td>\nStaff training has always been a core focus for Fruttagel, as a driver for continuous improvement in skills. Today this is more essential than ever, partly due to the future need for digitalisation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nDiversity, difference,
\nequal opportunities<\/td>\n		The need to update\/adapt in line with social and regulatory requirements<\/td>\nThe issue of equal opportunities is considered an essential part of sustainability policy and arises from the company\u2019s ongoing concern for gender issues and diversity, typical of the cooperative tradition.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nCorporate welfare<\/td>\n		Application and development of Fruttagel\u2019s policies on this issue<\/td>\nCorporate welfare at Fruttagel, established through a trade union agreement in 2018, is seen as an essential tool for further commitment to the company and for improving people\u2019s lives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nEnvironment:
\na. emissions and waste
\nb. energy
\nc. water<\/td>\n		Improvement in Fruttagel\u2019s environmental balance sheet by setting and monitoring specific reduction targets for the indicators mentioned.<\/td>\nThe focus on environmental sustainability is now the most essential factor in Fruttagel\u2019s strategy, fully integrated into its business plan and sustainability report.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/h6>\nGrowers: increased commitment to organic methods <\/span>\nCustomers and \u201cmarketing of organic products\u201d<\/span>\nOverseas development<\/span>\nTraining, information<\/span>\nCompany\/local area<\/span>\nCorporate welfare<\/span>\nBelonging and Code of Ethics<\/span>\nCertification of suppliers<\/span>\nInnovation: products and processes<\/span>\nEnvironmental sustainability
Water resources<\/span>\nEnvironmental sustainability
Energy<\/span>\nEnvironmental sustainability
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DMA (Disclosure Management Approach)<\/h6>\nA trusted group of growers to develop organic crops in the medium term<\/span>\nWork with customers to promote\/consolidate organic products<\/span>\nEstablish and develop a market segment focused on foreign markets<\/span>\nGain the loyalty of employees and respect their work and their views<\/span>\nSupport for local business and social development; circular economy<\/span>\nProgrammes and initiatives that enhance working conditions<\/span>\nEmployee participation in the regulatory system (Charter), review of the Code of Ethics<\/span>\nCoordination\/optimisation of policies for the supply of goods and services<\/span>\nInitiatives and projects to enable higher value and more sustainable production<\/span>\nInitiatives, projects and investments geared to rationalising water use and controlling animal waste<\/span>\nInvestment, collaborations, processes and procedures to optimise and reduce energy use<\/span>\nInitiatives, collaborations and investment aimed at reducing, recycling and monitoring waste and harmful emissions<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Sustainable development guides our medium to long-term strategies, in which we undertake to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> set out in the 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n

Specifically, we are committed to achieving goals number 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 2<\/h2><\/div>

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 3<\/h2><\/div>

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 5<\/h2><\/div>

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 6<\/h2><\/div>

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 7<\/h2><\/div>

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 8<\/h2><\/div>

Promote sustained inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 12<\/h2><\/div>

Ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns<\/p>\n<\/div>

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UN Goal 13<\/h2><\/div>

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What we have done<\/h1><\/div>
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Food quality and wellbeing:<\/h2><\/div>