An unprecedented challenge
We know that the challenge we are facing is enormous: In 2050 the world population will increase to almost 10 thousand million people.
This will not only escalate the demand for food, but also aggravate the problem we are already facing about food security and raise the number of people suffering malnutrition and hunger in the world. In 2020, according to the FAO, between 720 and 811 million people suffered from hunger.
Aware of our role
We are also aware of the climate crisis and our role in it: agriculture and related land uses account for one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition to that, we will have to deal with the consequences of rising global temperatures, changing temperature patterns, water shortages and new pests and diseases on crops.
This challenge is a big opportunity for us
Rather than discouraging us, this is an opportunity for us:
- To be part of the change, working together with other organizations and governments.
- To learn more about our mistakes and find solutions.
- To value farmers and their crops as they deserve.
- To analyze and mitigate the impact of our actions.
- To support a fair, healthy and sustainable food system.
Our commitment to the planet:
We place the protection of biodiversity and life at the centre of our activities.
That is why we provide agriculture with highly specialized products that not only meet the needs of crops, but also protect ecosystems and ensure sustainable agriculture.
Our commitment to people:
Our staff is our priority.
We protect their physical and mental health.
The people who work in agriculture are our best allies. We put all our efforts at their service.
Everyone deserves quality food. We only work with high quality products.
We believe that a prosperous world is possible: if we progress, we move forward together as a society.
That is why we work to improve our supply chain and to maintain stable and lasting relationships with all our stakeholders.
Our commitment to progress:
We are committed to the Sustainable Development Goals
On 25 September 2015 United Nation Member States adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years.
Zero hunger:
We promote farming practices that contribute to efficient and sustainable agriculture and provide people working in the field with nutritional solutions that increase crop production and profitability, while respecting the health of soil and ecosystems.
Good health and well-being:
We place the care for people’s lives and health at the centre of our activities. That is why we only offer quality products to those who work in agriculture, and we are increasingly focusing on inputs that are suitable for organic farming. In our office and production facilities we provide health and safety training and develop actions to improve the working environment.
Decent work and economic growth:
We provide decent employment opportunities that improve people’s quality of life and drive economic development. We are committed to creating a work environment that is trustworthy, transparent, empathetic, diverse, and respectful.
43,7
Years is the average age.
16%
Women in employment force.
6
Different nationalities.
100%
of employees are protected by the corresponding labour law.
100%
of employees have a permanent job.
100%
of employees have a continuous work day.
Climate action:
We offer products that optimize the profitability of production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, we provide advice to improve decision-making.
- We separate waste at production plants and ensure that it is properly managed.
- We publicly communicate our carbon footprint and plan actions to reduce it.
- 90% of our machinery has AdBlue to reduce emissions of harmful gases.
- We are members of the SIGFITO integrated packaging waste management system, which allows us to recycle plastic packaging for liquid products.
- We have adapted a deposit, return and refund system (SDDR in Spanish), which allows us to reuse our packaging and avoid the use of single-use plastics.
- We encourage the use of by-products as raw materials, with the aim of promoting the circular economy.