Get to know our priorities
Through the articulation of our 6 sustainable management priorities, we seek to generate a balance between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions, in order to maximize value for all of our stakeholders.
Environmental Performance
Material Issues
- Efficient use of water
- Climate change management
- Waste management and reduction
- Packaging strategy
- Biodiversity management and protection
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Environmental Performance
Approach: We aim to promote sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain, generating a commitment to mitigate environmental impacts, strengthening the efficient use of natural resources, and working hand in hand with our stakeholders to contribute to the sustainability of the planet.
Main Initiatives:
We have waste management programs
that we address comprehensively through reduction, reuse, and utilization. This approach has enabled us to obtain Zero Waste certification for all our production plants in Colombia.
We treat wastewater In 100% of our production plants.
Our progress toward the energy transitionWe have two solar farms and rooftop panels at our plant in Guatemala. Currently, 87% of our global electricity comes from renewable sources.
We have water-saving and efficient water usage programs, as well as strengthening our organizational culture by raising awareness and promoting greater consciousness among our employees about the importance of water conservation.
We work with cleaner fuels in our manufacturing operation. 92% of our operation utilizes cleaner fossil fuels such as natural gas.
We measure the carbon footprint (Scopes 1, 2, and 3). We report our management through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Additionally, we align with frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.
Our packaging strategy focuses on 4 pillars: Reduce, recycle, use recycled material, and reuse.
Percentage of cage-free eggs used
Throughout 2024, we made progress in reviewing formulas and searching for new suppliers to ensure an adequate supply of cage-free eggs, maintaining a 40% achievement of our goal. In 2025, we aim for 60% of the eggs used to be cage-free, reaffirming our commitment to a complete transition by 2027.
Social Development
Material Issues
- Contribution to the growth of our communities
- Promotion of education, culture, recreation, and sports
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Social Development
Approach: We are deeply committed to the growth of the communities where we are present, and in this sense, our participation in the different dynamics is made possible through the strengthening of relationships with all local actors and institutions, in order to understand their expectations and needs and guide our management towards programs or initiatives that are relevant and significant for their sustainable growth.
Main Initiatives:
We establish partnerships with local institutions to implement programs for collective benefit.
We support enterprises that contribute to the economic development of the region.
We prioritize the offering of local services and products to integrate them into our supply chain.
We contribute to training to enhance the occupational profiles of community members with the aim of strengthening their professional development.
We create employment opportunities by prioritizing populations near our plants.
The programs of the Colombina Foundation focus on three lines of action: education, culture, and sports.
Promoting Competitiveness
Material Issues
- Relationship with suppliers and contractors
- Big Brother
- Quality and safety in production processes
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Promoting Competitiveness
Approach: Fostering competitiveness and having the best relationships with our suppliers is a constant objective to achieve mutual growth and contribute to the progress of the territories where we are present.
Main Initiatives:
Big Brother Program: We transfer best practices to our suppliers through a mentorship program. So far, 152 participants have engaged in all our modules, including small and medium suppliers, clients, agricultural suppliers, and entrepreneurs.
Supplier Certification Program: Currently, we have 71 certified suppliers. Our goal is to develop some suppliers in food safety.
We evaluate the environmental and social impact of suppliers: Through the Sistema B tool, we have assessed more than 540 suppliers since the program began. Our goal is to evaluate over 200 suppliers in 2025.
We provide training opportunities to our allies through the Colombina Corporate University.
We provide training opportunities to our allies through the Colombina Corporate University.
We Have a quality management system through which we constantly manage, measure, and control the quality of our products, ensuring compliance with the highest standards.
See here the certifications we have:
Food Safety and Security
Quality
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Sustainability
Coffee
Cereals (wheat, barley, rice, corn)
Palm oil and Soybean oil
Sugar
Cocoa derivatives
Our Employees
Material Issues
- Labor welfare and working Conditions
- Health and Safety at Work
- Organizational Development
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Our Employees
Approach: Our human talent is the engine of the organization and the fundamental piece to fulfill our purpose of creating delicious flavors for a lifetime; for this reason, we develop different strategies aimed at promoting a culture of inclusion, impacting their quality of life and that of their families, and making available to them programs and initiatives that strengthen their professional development.
Main Initiatives:
House Acquisition: We accompany and advise our employees in the process of acquiring housing. In the last few years, 1,405 people have acquired their own homes.
We assist the transition through our program "Pays" (Pensioned, Accompanied, and Insured), supporting those nearing retirement. Since the program began, we have advised 1,108 people.
Health promotion: We have programs for promoting the health of our employees, including accident prevention and occupational illness prevention.
Colombina Corporate University: We have the Corporate University, where our employees find a wide range of training opportunities that enable them to learn, expand, and/or reinforce their knowledge in various areas, enriching their roles and enhancing the organization's competitiveness curve.
Participation Mechanisms: We promote participation mechanisms to continuously strengthen the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Workplace Health and Safety Training: We train our employees on all aspects covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Gender Equity: For the second time, we achieved Gold Seal Recertification from Equipares, becoming the first company in the history of the seal in Colombia to obtain the maximum score of 100/100 in meeting the requirements.
Transparency and Nutrition
Material Issues
- Strengthening the nutritional profile
- Offering innovative products
- Relationship with customers and consumers
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Transparency and Nutrition
Approach: In order to remain competitive in a changing environment with strict regulations in health and nutrition, we have focused in recent years on a strategy to evolve the nutritional profile of our portfolio, seeking to continue offering our consumers reliable and better products every day.
Main Initiatives:
Colombina Markets: We have 76 owned points of sale, with 73 in Colombia and 3 in Guatemala.
Wide distribution network that allows us to reach over 750,000 customers worldwide.
Partnerships with digital platforms like Rappi to drive e-commerce development.
Rall-e Sales Marketplace: We've developed a marketplace aimed at enhancing store competitiveness by reducing stockouts, optimizing time, and increasing traffic to maximize business profitability.
Constant innovation in how we communicate with customers and consumers, driving our digital transformation process toward exceptional service experiences.
A diverse and extensive product portfolio, engaging in 18 food categories.
Clean & Clear Initiative: We continuously evolve our portfolio to offer consumers products with a positive social impact by reducing critical nutrient content, eliminating artificial additives, and adding beneficial nutrients.
Transparent Communication: Our packaging provides clear and transparent information, enabling consumers to make informed decisions.
Economic Efficiency and Continued Growth
Material Issues
- Financial Sustainability
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
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Economic Efficiency and Continued Growth
Approach: Achieving economic efficiency and sustainable growth is the basis of our corporate strategy. We have a clear objective of maximizing profitability, while maintaining ethical and transparent business behavior and managing internal and external risks to maximize opportunities
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Financial Results: We continuously monitor our financial performance to achieve profitability objectives.
Sustainable Financing: We obtained Colombia’s first long-term sustainable loan granted by BBVA. This transaction was the first to be formalized under the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles for a food and beverage company in Latin America.
Legal Compliance: We ensure compliance with legal requirements, regulations, and best practices of corporate governance.
Responsible Conduct Code: We ensure compliance with our Responsible Conduct Code.
Corporate Policies: We regularly update and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
Corporate Governance Report: We prepare and publish the Corporate Governance Report annually, outlining our progress in this area.
We identify the risks associated with activities resulting from our operations, assess them, implement more effective controls, monitor mitigation actions, and ultimately reduce their probability of occurrence and impact while effectively managing these risks.
