Sustainability Report RS26000

2024

VENTÓS

Descriptive data on the organisation

VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): A-B1.012

Corporate center.Headquarters of VENTÓS

Main activity center.

VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): B1.006,,, B1.007, B1.010 - GRI Standard: 2-1, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8

Organization and activities

CORPORATE CENTER: Crta. Reial 120 B 08960 Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain - No. of employees: 187

MAIN PLACE OF WORK: 1 Carrer de Narcís Monturiol, Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona, Spain - No. of workers: 7

OTHER CENTERS | No. of workers: Passeig Can Sagrera, 38 | 54, Passeig Can Sagrera, 38 | 54, , , , , , 54 MAIN ACTIVITY:

Manufacture and distribution of chemicals, aromatic chemicals and essential oils.

ACTIVITY GROUP: MANUFACTURED PRODUCT, PRODUCT, Other Chemical Products, Food Products, Chemical Products, SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

CNAE: 2059

Main families of products or services

Aroma Chemicals

Natural Molecules

Essential Oils

Manufactured Products

Bionats

Production volumes per product/service family
VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): C1.001

Aroma Chemicals: 60 %

Natural Molecules: 7 %

Essential Oils: 28 %

Manufactured Products/ Bionats: 5 %

MAIN WEBSITE: www.ventos.com

Social information

Link here to our main social networks.

VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): A-B1.006 - GRI Standard: 102-46 /

Scope of the Report Right Supply 26000

RS26000 REPORT COVERAGE

SCOPE:

This report includes the initiatives and actions undertaken in the area of sustainability by the Ernesto Ventós Barcelona subsidiary. This unit consists of three buildings located in Sant Just Desvern, where 187 people work.

This document has been prepared by the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee with the aim of identifying the organization's strengths and areas for improvement in the field of sustainability. Based on this analysis, the aim is to define specific actions that will enable us to move towards a more solid business model, committed to the environment, respectful of the environment and focused on the well-being of people.

VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): C2.002 - GRI Standard: 2-9, 2-12, 2-14

Governance

ESTRUCTURA DE GOBERNANZA:

Ernesto Ventós Barcelona is organized around catrorce large departments: Sales, Natural, Laboratory, Legislation, Applications Laboratory, Aromatic Substances Purchasing, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Information and Technology (IT), Logistics, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Warehouse. Each of these departments plays a key role in the company's value chain and in achieving its strategic objectives.

The management of these departments is coordinated by a team of regional and functional directors, including the areas of the Americas, Asia, Europe, Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Operations. At the head of the organization is the General Manager, who leads and oversees all areas transversally, ensuring a cohesive vision aligned with the company's global strategy.

Ventós' governance structure is based on decentralized but coordinated management, which allows for agile and efficient decision-making. In matters of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), authority is delegated to the CSR Committee, a transversal body made up of representatives from different departments. This committee is responsible for designing, implementing and supervising policies and actions related to the economic, social and environmental spheres, ensuring that they are effectively integrated into the organization's daily operations and strategic planning.

Ref. GRI Standard: 2-3

Contact regarding this report

CONTACT PERSON: BERNAT MARTIN - Position: Corporate Operations Director & CSR Director

Direct phone: 0034934706210 Mail: bmartin@ventos.com

At Ernesto Ventós S.A., we reaffirm our commitment to an ethical, sustainable and responsible business model, fully aligned with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, which are based on human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and the fight against corruption.

As an active part of the international business community, we recognize that sustainability is an indispensable strategic element for long-term value creation and for strengthening trust with our stakeholders.

Therefore, we are committed to:

Respect and promote fundamental human rights, ensuring that our activities are not complicit in violations.
To defend fair working conditions, guaranteeing equal opportunities, job security and respect for the dignity of all the people who are part of our organization and supply chain.
Adopt environmentally responsible practices, promoting energy efficiency, the circular economy and the progressive decarbonization of our industrial activity.
Act with integrity and transparency, with zero tolerance for corruption in all its forms, whether active or passive.

In addition, we integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into our business and operational strategy, aligning our actions with the global challenges of the 2030 Agenda.

With this declaration, Ventós renews its commitment to continuously advance in the implementation of the principles of the Global Compact, promoting a culture of sustainability, respect and continuous improvement in all dimensions of our activity.

Sant Just Desvern, 2024

General Management of Ernesto Ventós S.A.

Compliance with legal provisions

	Ref. GRI Standard: 307
	VENTÓS has the corresponding authorizations / licenses / communications for the exercise of the activity.

RSs: 10

Legal Compliance Management

Ref. GRI Standard: 205, 307, 419

VENTÓS has a Legal Compliance, Crime Prevention and/or Anti-bribery/Anti-corruption Management System.

INFORMATION ON CASES OF NON-COMPLIANCE:

No sanctions or outstanding litigation have been carried out.

GRI Standard Ref: 2-27

RSs: 20

	GRI Standard Ref: 414

Supplier sustainability assessment (including the core subjects of ISO 26000)
SUPPLIER EVALUATION SHOULD BE ANNUAL OR BIANNUAL AND SHOULD INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF 50% OF STRATEGIC SUPPLIERS, REPRESENTATIVE OR DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OR PROVISION OF SERVICES. THE CONTENTS OF THE EVALUATION SHOULD INCLUDE HUMAN RIGHTS, LABOR PRACTICES, ENVIRONMENT, FAIR OPERATIONS, CONSUMER/CUSTOMER ISSUES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GOVERNANCE.
	VENTÓS uses its own system and procedure to evaluate the sustainability of its suppliers.

Evaluation of relevant or material impacts on the supply chain

	VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): C1.003 - GRI Standard: 308
	VENTÓS performs a regular and documented environmental evaluation of its suppliers on a biannual basis.


	RSs: 55

Scope

Material Aspects

Ethics and good governance

4. Anti-corruption and promotion of transparency

Environmental performance

1. Fighting climate change

3. Responsible use of resources

6. Waste prevention and management

7. Pollution control and mitigation

Commitment to people and society

Occupational health and safety
5. Diversity, inclusion and equity
8. Quality employment and work environment

RS26000 Certificate

The RS26000 Index is a quantitative assessment of sustainability based on a set of specific indicators of corporate social and environmental responsibility. It takes more than 200 variables as a reference and integrates the information declared by the organization within the framework of the ISO 26000 standard and Agenda 2030 .

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1	VENTÓS supports and respects the protection of internationally recognized fundamental human rights within our sphere of influence.
2	VENTÓS assures not to give coverage or complicity to other companies that violate Human Rights.
3	VENTÓS is committed to freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
4	VENTÓS is committed to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor.
5	VENTÓS is committed to the eradication of child labor.
6	VENTÓS is committed to the abolition of discriminatory practices in employment and occupation.
7	VENTÓS maintains a preventive approach that favors environmental protection.
8	VENTÓS encourages initiatives that promote greater environmental responsibility.
9	VENTÓS promotes the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
10	VENTÓS establishes functions and controls to ensure the absence of corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.


	VENTÓS has one or more people with sustainability functions.
	VENTÓS has working groups or management committees in which sustainability actions are planned.
	VENTÓS has an induction and training plan for sustainability.
	VENTÓS plans in the short term to implement and certify a certifiable Environmental Management System (EMS) by the end of 2026.
	VENTÓS has implemented actions to reduce its environmental impacts.
	VENTÓS internally audits its environmental management .

	RSs: 56

	Ref. GRI Standard: 301
	RAWMATERIALS. The raw or auxiliary materials purchased by VENTÓS do not come from recycling processes.
	PACKAGING. Part of the packaging used in VENTÓS products comes from recycling processes.
	PACKAGING. All of the waste generated by VENTÓS packaging, after its use or destination, can be recovered.
	PACKAGINGS. All packaging used for the logistics and distribution of VENTÓS products comes from recycling processes.
	PACKAGINGS. All of the waste generated by VENTÓS packaging, after its use or destination, can be recovered.
	WASTE. Part of the waste that may be generated by VENTÓS products or services after use by the customer or consumer can be recovered.


	Carbon Footprints by Products/Services \| Type of Scope \| Unit Value \| Calculation Methodology



	Organizational Carbon Footprint \| Scope type \| Unit value \| Calculation methodology

	CRM1 – 52,03 (Scope 1, tons CO2 equivalent/year) SJ2 – 198,53 (Scope 1, tons CO2 equivalent/year, tons CO2 equivalent/year)) SJ3 – 66,21 (Scope 1, tons CO2 equivalent/year)

	RSs: 5

	Ref. GRI Standard: 303-1
	VENTÓS does not have and does not plan in the short term to calculate its Water Footprint for any of its products, services or for its organization.

	Water Footprints by Products/Services \| Unit Value \| Calculation Methodology




	Water footprints of organization by Products/Services \| Unit value \| Calculation methodology

	SJ3 (warehouse) – 0.046 (cubic meters of water consumed /tn product produced in 2024) CRM1 (Handling Center) – 1.28 (cubic meters of water consumed/ton product produced in 2024)) SJ2 (Offices) – 0.052 (cubic meters of water consumed /tn product produced in 2024)

	RSs: 0

AGENDA 2030 AND LIFE CYCLE PERSPECTIVE
Location of SDG in the different phases of the product or service life cycle.


	VENTÓS applies green purchasing criteria in the acquisition of less than 30% of total purchase volume.
	Our entire fleet consists of hybrid or electric vehicles.
	RSs: 25


	VENTÓS Buildings designed under sustainable architecture criteria are available.

	RSs: 10

Sustainability Report RS26000

2024

VENTÓS

Descriptive data on the organisation

Our commitment and values

Certifications accredited by VENTÓS

Environmental sustainability in the value chain

Agenda 2030: Sustainable Development Goals Mapping

EXTRACTION AND TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIALS

INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURE OF COMPOUNDS/COMPONENTS

IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURE AND SERVICE

LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION

CUSTOMER AND CONSUMER USE

DISPOSAL, RECYCLING AND REUSE

Environmental indicators

Waste generation VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): B7.002 to B7.005

Energy consumption VSME (CSRD-EU) Ref.: B3.001, B3.002

CO2emissions VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): B3.003, B3.004, C3.015, C3.016, C3.017

Water consumption and discharge VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): B6.001

Circular economy data. Source materials UPstream

Circular economy data. Finished product DOWNstream

Green taxonomy. Eligibility and alignment.

ISO 26000. Corporate Social Responsibility

Materiality Analysis

Materiality Matrix

ESG Coverage

Management approach or level of integration in the organisation

List of fundamental matters in which the organization works

Creation of the Environment Committee

Carbon Footprint Calculation and Acords Voluntaris Program

Environmental Measures Implemented

Product Safety

Product Sustainability

Collaboration with Universities in the Sector

Scholarship Program - IQS (Institut Químic de Sarrià)

Collaborations with NGOs and Social Entities

Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Action

Objectives on which we are actively working

SDG 1: End of poverty

SDG 2: Zero hunger

Prevention and occupational safety

Promotion of physical activity and sport

Collaboration with the University and scholarships

Internal and external staff training

Equality Plan in force

Diversity and inclusion as corporate principles

Collaborations with local entities

Rainwater harvesting and reuse

Raising staff awareness on responsible water use

75% of energy from renewable sources

Expansion of the photovoltaic park

Energy efficiency and smart consumption

Working conditions exceeding legal requirements

Ethical and participatory work environment

Professional development and continuing education

Responsible economic growth and support for the local environment

Sustainable and future-proofed infrastructures

Biotechnological innovation applied to the fragrance industry

Process digitalization and 4.0 approach

Inclusion and equal opportunities

Inclusive and safe work environment

Cultural diversity and international projection

Commitment to the social environment

Architectural and environmental integration into the urban environment

Promoting sports and active living in the community

Commitment to equality and social cohesion

Commitment to the circular economy

Responsible waste and resource management

Awareness and collaboration with suppliers

Calculation of carbon footprint and adherence to the Acords Voluntaris program

Use of 75% renewable energy and expansion of self-generation

Forest management as a carbon sink

Cross-cutting commitment to decarbonization

Future outlook

Active protection of old-growth forests

Promotion of sustainable cultivation of aromatic and medicinal species.

Reduction of the terrestrial impact of industrial activity

Regulatory compliance and legal responsibility

Business ethics and good governance

Preventing harassment and promoting respect

_CO2emissions VSME Ref. (CSRD-EU): B3.003, B3.004, C3.015, C3.016, C3.017