SUSTAINABILITY
WE GO
FOR
PURE
WATER
WASTE
LAND
BIODIVERSITY
NOISE
ENERGY
EMISSIONS
SOCIAL
WATER MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL, WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT SAVING WATER
Water management isn’t just about conservation; we want to preserve this precious resource for generations to come.
Waste management goes beyond recycling, we actively minimize waste at its source and always search for responsible solutions for disposal.
50,000 to 80,000 liters
Since 2013, our innovative system reuses broth from the pre-sizing line’s treatment pond, cutting water use by 50,000 to 80,000 liters each season.
93% efficiency
Localized Sustainable Irrigation: self-compensating drippers deliver water directly to the plants roots, cutting evaporation and run-off, achieving over 93% efficiency.
FOR PURE
WATER”
WASTE MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL,
WE TRANSFORM WASTE INTO OPPORTUNITIES
The key to preserving our planet lies in responsible waste disposal.
At Ripoll, we have a long history of actively implementing various techniques to responsibly manage our waste.
Ozone treatment plan
Our ozone treatment plant purifies used broth from our pre-calibration line before it enters the sewage system, preventing pollution.
Waste management
Recognizing the importance of recycling, we collaborate with customers and suppliers to develop sustainable packaging solutions, including returnable packaging and compostable materials
Circular economy
Recognizing the importance of recycling, we collaborate with customers and suppliers to develop sustainable packaging solutions, including returnable packaging and compostable materials
AT RIPOLL, WE RESPECT THE EARTH BENEATH OUR FEET
Such as tailoring treatments to each crop’s specific needs to maintain soil fertility.
Mulching technique
Our Mulching technique helps:
- Protect soil from harsh weather.
- Optimize irrigation and preserve humidity.
- Fertilize and boost soil microbial activity.
- Prevent weed growth.
FOR PURE EMISSIONS”
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL,
WE WANT
TO CREATE
THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS
We’re committed to conserving the environment and biodiversity.
Our biodiversity management creates ecosystems where all forms of life can flourish.
Environmental regulations & preventive technologies
By following environmental regulations and using preventive technologies, we reduce the need for agricultural chemicals.
NOISE MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL, WE CARE FOR AN OPTIMAL PEACE OF MIND
Noise management is important to maintaining a balanced working environment, for both the productivity of operations and the well-being of workers.
As a result, we rigorously examine our plant and machinery to limit noise emissions and reduce noise pollution.
Optimizing our energy usage is an intentional choice.
We constantly work on smart energy solutions. For us, energy management is not just about efficiency; it’s about harnessing the power of renewables -like our photovoltaic plant- to power our plants sustainably.
1.000 KW peak solar power
We’ve installed a 1.000 KW peak power solar panel system on our packaging warehouses’ roofs, reducing CO2 emissions by 130 tons per year, equivalent to planting 265 trees annually.
Refrigeration installation
Our refrigeration system uses frequency converters to adapt electrical consumption to demand, increasing efficiency.
Natural gas
We’ve switched from fuel oil to natural gas, reducing CO2 emissions and enabling circular energy use by recovering and reusing heat in other processes.
Hot air recovery
We recover and utilize the hot air expelled by air compressors to heat our drying tunnels, reducing gas use and greenhouse gas emissions.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL, WE SHAPE THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL, WE SHAPE THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
Optimizing our energy usage is an intentional choice.
We constantly work on smart energy solutions. For us, energy management is not just about efficiency; it’s about harnessing the power of renewables -like our photovoltaic plant- to power our plants sustainably.
1.000 KW peak solar power
We’ve installed a 1.000 KW peak power solar panel system on our packaging warehouses’ roofs, reducing CO2 emissions by 130 tons per year, equivalent to planting 265 trees annually.
Refrigeration installation
Our refrigeration system uses frequency converters to adapt electrical consumption to demand, increasing efficiency.
Natural gas
We’ve switched from fuel oil to natural gas, reducing CO2 emissions and enabling circular energy use by recovering and reusing heat in other processes.
Hot air recovery
We recover and utilize the hot air expelled by air compressors to heat our drying tunnels, reducing gas use and greenhouse gas emissions.
“WE GO
FOR PURE
ENERGY”
EMISSIONS MANAGEMENT
AT RIPOLL, WE’RE NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT REDUCING FOOD LOSS
Food waste contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
We believe we have a responsibility to our planet, our producers, our local communities and our customers. We’re strongly committed to reducing fruit loss.
Harvest
Training personnel and using specific tools to minimize fruit damages.
Storage
Efficient stock management to minimize cold storage time.
Packaging
Adapting packaging plants to prevent fruit damages (falls from height, scratches, pinches and the like) and ensuring cold storage preservation.
Logistics
Monitoring temperature during transport to maintain the cold chain.
SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY
AT RIPOLL,
WE’ CARE
ABOUT YOU
We strongly believe that prioritizing the welfare of our workforce is a big part of our moral compass.
We want to create a culture of care and inclusion where the values of dignity, safety, and empowerment applies for every worker under our roof.
Worker well-being
We prioritize our workers’ well-being, adopting the GRASP certification from the GLOBAL G.A.P certification to demonstrate responsible social practices, including fair wages, preventing child and forced labor, economic inclusion and ensuring health and safety.
177 women and 80 men
We foster a respectful and inclusive work environment, seeing staff diversity as a strength. Our equality plan, developed with worker representatives, promotes gender equality. We also offer a reporting channel on our website for discrimination or harassment issues, maintaining a workforce of approximately 177 women and 80 men.
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