- Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including employee absences and market disruptions.
- Increased production costs and inflation (6.5%).
- Stringent environmental regulations (new CAP, packaging directive, soil nutrition, etc.).
- Decreasing and aging Spanish population with specific dietary needs.
- Growing consumer demand for natural and convenient products.
- Increased customer demands for quality and service.
- Need for greater efficiency in the agricultural sector.
UDAPA Sociedad Cooperativa
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, UDAPA Sociedad Cooperativa disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.1K tCO2e (Scope 1: 34898; Scope 2: 686; Scope 3: 13659). By scope: Scope 1: 34.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 686 tCO2e; Scope 3: 13.7K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
17.1K tCO2e (Scope 1: 34898; Scope 2: 686; Scope 3: 13659)
2021
Water Usage
24.0M liters
2021
Waste
2.3M kg
2021
Energy Use
2.6M kWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 34.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 686 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 13.7K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 28% in 2021 compared to 2020 through the installation of new washing machines.
- Initiatives to reduce plastic use in packaging, including reducing the width of potato mesh bands, substituting plastic bands with cellulose ones, and changing extruded meshes to woven ones.
- 100% cellulose packaging and labeling for the Buti reference.
- Significant reduction in plastic waste (37%)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomicSocialEnvironmental