Our commitment to Sustainability
At Riduco SA, we focus our management on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
To this end, our strategic activities are aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, grouped into three key areas:
SOCIAL - ECONOMIC - ENVIRONMENTAL
In each of these areas we work to meet the expectations and needs of our STAKEHOLDERS.
Our SDGs
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SOCIAL
Corporate Governance
Partners
Community
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Economic
Clients
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Environmental Law
Community
Corporate Governance
The elements below not only define our Purpose, Strategic Direction, and Business Practices, but are also reflected in our actions and implementation.
Mission
Vision
Values
Organizational structure
Actions and compliance
- Sustainable financial planning.
- Risk management.
- Prevention of Transnational Bribery.
- Prevention of Money Laundering Protection of Personal Data.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Results
- Impacts on stakeholders.
- Contributions to the economy of the region.
- Financial, environmental and social sustainability.
- Normative compliance.
- Organizational culture.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Riduco is audited for social responsibility by an external body, under the SMETA 4P standard.
Our partners
In our organization, we consider our employees to be a fundamental pillar for achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Their commitment, talent, and dedication drive sustainable initiatives and enable our projects to have a real, positive impact on society and the environment.
OUR INITIATIVES
- Certification of labor competencies.
- Development of skills and abilities in the productive area.
- Productivity Bonuses.
- Comprehensive Professional Program.
- Alliances with Educational Entities.
- Support for bilingualism.
- Flexible Working Hours.
- Comprehensive health days for self-care.
- Development of soft skills through coaching.
- Workplace welfare projects
Community
We believe that by working hand in hand with the community we can identify their needs and priorities to generate significant changes that drive long-term development.
Our initiatives
- Support for pregnant mothers in vulnerable conditions.
- Community nurseries for the purpose of reforesting surrounding areas.
- Plastic waste disposal to support children with cancer.
- Alliance with Guilds for Ecological Projects.
- Donations for educational purposes for vulnerable children.
Clients
We recognize the role of our clients in our Organization.
Thanks to your support, we can adopt a business approach that reflects our commitment to implementing responsible practices that benefit our entire value chain.
Our initiatives
- Cutting-edge technology and technological renewal.
- Automation of Production Processes.
- Operational Excellence.
- Opportunity in Response Times.
- Meeting customer requirements and expectations.
Environmental Law
For our organization, the environment is essential and directly linked to our vision of sustainability. Protecting it is key to our operations, driving us to take action aimed at continued growth.
Our initiatives
Production process
- Reincorporation of 14% of recovered resins into the production process during 2024.
- Reincorporation of 24% of recovered plastic bags into the production process during 2024.
- Sale of 78.31 tons of industrial surplus (raw material packaging and plant maintenance waste) for use in external processes.
- Purchase of post-industrial materials for the manufacture of new products.
- Use of raw material packaging for the storage of recycled materials.
Use of Natural Resources
- Use of biodegradable additives in cooling systems.
- Closed-circuit cooling system for water savings.
- Use of rainwater for cleaning.
- Use of technologies for paper reduction.
Carbon footprint
- Technological Renewal: Energy savings of 71% by 2024.
- Renewable Energy: 100% renewable energy consumption, generating zero emissions (I-REC Certified).
- Research and development of biodegradable materials in customer products.
- In 2021, 1.223 tons of CO2eq were generated.
- The reduction is mainly due to the purchase of renewable energy since 2022.
- In 2024, 232 tons of CO2eq were generated.
TARGET:
83% emissions reduction by 2030 (compared to the 2021 baseline)