At Alnut, operating in the food market, especially when it comes to children’s food, entails a great responsibility. That is why our bylaws include the obligation, in the decisions of the Board of Directors, to ensure a positive impact on workers, the environment, and society as a whole. Therefore, our Code of Ethics and our Governance Model include over 30 key indicators, monitored annually or monthly, that measure our impact on the communities where we operate.
Our commitment to the environment encompasses the entire value chain. Our supplier homologation policy requires their environmental certification and accreditation. Although 70% of our suppliers are from Km 0, in the case of suppliers operating in high-risk countries, they must provide an international certification (Smeta, Rainforest, BSCI, etc.) of good ethical, social and environmental practices. Furthermore, the majority of our raw materials, being of ecological origin, reduces the environmental impact.
Our Renewable Energy Plan includes the progressive installation of solar panels, and in 2023, more than 90% of our energy consumption comes from solar and gas. We also reduce our energy footprint by promoting the circular economy: we work with suppliers who dedicate 100% of their waste to secondary products. Furthermore, 60,1% of our primary packaging is already recyclable. Our water footprint also receives equal attention through the treatment of our wastewater with osmotizers.
The Ethical Code of Alnut includes a Harassment Protocol, an Equality Plan, and a Personal and Professional Development Plan, through which we work to eliminate the traditional barriers to female underrepresentation in middle and executive positions within industrial environments. Currently, at Alnut, these positions are held by women at a rate of 47.7%. As for the total workforce, the gender distribution is also close to 50%. Our competency system, telecommuting policies, work flexibility, and reconciliation, along with social benefits, are an indication of our commitment to our employees, a commitment that must continue. Additionally, we are active partners of SEDEX and hold B Corp certification as further evidence of our ongoing progress in social and ethical commitment to all our stakeholders.