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At Alival S.A., we are committed to sustainability, operating in harmony with the territories where we work and actively contributing to economic and social development. Our approach focuses on creating shared value for all our stakeholders while respecting and protecting natural resources. We integrate sustainability into every aspect of our corporate strategy, prioritizing energy efficiency, responsible water and waste management, and supporting local farmers. This commitment is reflected in our dedication to continuously improving our environmental and social performance, ensuring a positive and lasting impact.
Our Sustainable Practices
Energy Efficiency: We reduce our carbon footprint by optimizing processes and ensuring the efficient use of energy across our facilities.
Water Management: We have implemented efficient measures that have significantly reduced water consumption per liter processed, resulting in a positive impact on our water footprint.
Gestión de residuos: Fomentamos la separación, el reciclaje, el reúso y la reutilización de materiales en las plantas, así como trabajamos en minimizar la generación de residuos y nuestro impacto ambiental.
Support for Local FarmersWe collaborate with small-scale milk producers by providing training and technical support, strengthening the supply chain, and benefiting the local community..
Environmental Education: We conduct educational programs for employees and communities on sustainable practices, promoting environmental awareness and social responsibility.
Our practices align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), integrating these principles into our corporate strategy to contribute to sustainable development in each of our operations.
Clean Water and Sanitation
- At our production plants and collection centers, we have industrial wastewater treatment units that ensure the optimal quality of our discharges.
- We promote the efficient use of water resources across all our plants (PUEAA).
Affordable and Clean Energy
- We modernized our Caloto plant by installing 2,263 solar panels, an investment in clean energy that enhances our energy efficiency, drives growth, and protects the environment.
- We have increased the proportion of renewable energy within our overall energy mix.
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- We have upgraded our facilities to promote sustainability, optimizing resources and adopting clean technologies. The improvement of the water treatment plant (PTAP) at our Caloto facility is an example of our commitment to responsible and efficient industrial practices.
Responsible Production and Consumption
- We adopt sustainable practices and integrate sustainability information into our operations.
- We reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse activities (Waste Management Program).
Climate Action
- By incorporating solar panels, we have successfully reduced CO2 emissions.
- We have raised awareness and built human and institutional capacity regarding climate change mitigation.
Life on Land
- We restore degraded forests and increase afforestation and reforestation efforts.
- We promote the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of land ecosystems and the services they provide in surrounding areas.
Partnerships for the Goals
- We manage partnerships that mobilize and exchange knowledge (PEIs).
- We encourage and promote the establishment of effective partnerships in the public-private and civil society sectors, leveraging experience.
Our Zero Waste Policy
Alimentos del Valle S.A., conforme con sus procesos productivos, productos y/o servicios, Alimentos del Valle S.A., in accordance with its production processes, products, and/or services, and aligned with its Management Systems, is committed to the comprehensive management of its waste and industrial surpluses through strategies that minimize the amount of solid waste sent to final disposal and reduce its negative environmental impact. This commitment is fulfilled through activities that promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, facilitating their utilization and/or transformation. The company ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations and is dedicated to the continuous improvement of its Zero Waste Management System, strengthening its environmental and sustainability strategy. reducción, la reutilización y el reciclaje, para el aprovechamiento y/o transformación de los mismos, en pro del cumplimiento de la legislación ambiental aplicable y fundamentado en la mejora continua de su Sistema de Gestión Basura Cero, fortaleciendo la estrategia ambiental y de sostenibilidad de la organización.
Recognitions
For our solar panel project, in April 2022, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Colombia awarded us recognition for our commitment to implementing the Eco-Industrial Parks Model (GEIPP). This recognition highlights the company’s efforts to promote sustainable and responsible practices in our industrial operations.
Desde nuestra planta ubicada en el Parque Industrial del Cauca, hemos logrado un hito histórico en la industria láctea nacional: convertirnos en la primera empresa del sector en recibir la certificación Basura Cero versión 5 en categoría Oro, otorgada por ICONTEC en alianza con Global Zero Waste, con un 92 % de reciclaje real. Este logro reafirma nuestro compromiso con la gestión responsable de residuos y con una industria alimentaria más sostenible.
Entre nuestras principales estrategias, desarrollamos un robusto banco de proyectos que incluye más de 200 iniciativas alineadas con el enfoque de las “9 R”, gestionando cerca de 20 tipos distintos de residuos y aplicando estrictos controles para rechazar materia prima que no cumpla con los estándares de calidad. Además, hemos implementado modelos de abastecimiento circular, fomentando el reúso de dotaciones en alianza con agricultores locales, y hemos logrado recuperar, reparar o lavar el 87% de nuestras canastillas, estibas, bidones, cajas plegadizas y otros materiales operativos.
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