• The company has certified the sustainability of its business management with EcoVadis, receiving the third consecutive gold medal
• With 78 points out of 100, Hinojosa has received its best score to date, mostly due to improvements in key areas such as environment, labour practices and human rights

VALENCIA, Spain, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hinojosa Packaging Group has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for the third consecutive year, achieving with 78 points out of 100 its highest score to date and being placed in the 97th percentile of the best rated companies. The company has experienced sustained growth since has started in 2020 to certify management and positive impact on sustainability, within this internationally recognised platform.

The EcoVadis evaluation covers a wide range of non-financial management systems, including impact on issues such as environment, labour practices and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Both in environmental area and labour practices & human rights’ area, the company has improved its previous scores by 10 points, reaching, respectively, 90 and 80. Progress in these two areas has enabled Hinojosa to further improve this year the overall score and position itself in the top 3% of all companies.

The improvement in the environmental area is due, among other things, to the validation of the emissions reduction targets and to achieving the Net-Zero Standard in 2050, as part of the SBTi (Science Based Target initiative). Some of the company’s commitments in this area include achieving a 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, in addition to using 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.

Adding to these commitments to the future, Hinojosa continues to work on a daily basis to ensure that its constant, steady and sustainable growth is guaranteed accordingly to circular economy’s principle. During 2023, the company reduced emissions by 16% compared to the previous year. This outstanding reduction of carbon footprint was also followed by a waste recovery rate over 95% and a 7% increase in the energy used for production from renewable sources, reaching 71% of the total energy used.

Hinojosa’s efforts to generate a positive impact in labour practices and human rights has also been recognised by EcoVadis. The expansion and consolidation of its FP Dual program or the creation of Hinojosa Cathedra together with Universitat Politècnica de València are some of the most relevant initiatives. In addition, the commitment of all company’s employees to comply with the MSH (Hinojosa Safety Model) has led to an almost fifty percent reduction in global occupational injuries.

EcoVadis corporate sustainability ratings assess each company based on its size, location and business area. More than 90,000 companies are rated internationally, receiving scores between 0 and 100 and in case their performance excels, EcoVadis will grant medals. After winning a bronze medal in 2020 and a silver medal in 2021, Hinojosa has now three consecutive gold medals in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Furthermore, thanks to this assessment, the company has received guidance on its strengths and 22 areas for improvement, which allows Hinojosa to focus on sustainability efforts and to develop action plans to improve performance.

About Hinojosa Packaging Group

Hinojosa is a leading company in the design and manufacture of sustainable packaging solutions. With more than 75 years of history, its model is based on the principles of the circular economy.

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Thanks to permanent innovation, customer orientation and the pursuit of excellence, the Group has continued to grow, experiencing a significant boost in recent years with its commitment to internationalisation. Today it has 2900 employees and 24 production plants located in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, combining the strength of a global group with proximity to the territory.

Hinojosa’s commitment – and performance – is to generate a positive impact where it operates, contributing to a greater common well-being. Because it is not only about making the best packaging, but taking care of everything around you.

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Organised by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair will be held from January 22 to 26, 2025 with a firm commitment to boosting business and knowledge exchange.

In its 45th edition, FITUR aligns itself with the global challenges of tourism, placing sustainability at the heart of its agenda in order to contribute to solid economic growth.

MADRID, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tourism has reached 790 million international tourists, generating a direct global economic impact of approximately USD 3.4 trillion in the first seven months of 2024, according to UN Tourism statistics. Given this magnitude, the International Tourism Trade Fair, which closed its last edition with more than 250,000 attendees and the participation of 9,000 companies representing 152 countries, aligns itself with the global challenge facing the industry and reinforces its commitment to the promotion of responsible tourism, inviting its professionals to strengthen their pride of belonging.

FITUR, which is holding its next edition from 22 to 26 January, organised by IFEMA MADRID, brings together the global tourism market, placing sustainability at the centre of its programme with the aim of contributing to solid economic growth and showcasing respectful practices with a positive impact that can be replicated to continue improving the quality of tourism activity.

This is precisely the aim of two of its major projects. On the one hand, the FITURNEXT Observatory, FITUR’s platform dedicated to promoting best practices, which has been working all year over the past six editions to identify and analyse initiatives implemented globally by destinations, companies and organisations around an industry challenge. On this occasion, the 2025 Challenge focused on how tourism can contribute to sustainable food management and, after the analysis of nearly 300 proposals, the winners are Sustainable Gastronomic Routes of Extremadura (Spain), Hurtigruten Cruises (Norway) and Too Good To Go (Denmark).

On the other hand, FITUR 4all, the space that for the second consecutive year brings all people with accessibility needs closer to tourist destinations and services in order to promote inclusive tourism. This project, in addition to awarding the best initiatives, will be producing the first Guide to Best Practices in Accessibility in 2025 to encourage commitment to the development and promotion of inclusive tourism worldwide.

Tourism, a lever for economic and social growth with great responsibility

In addition to the purpose of inspiring professionals to adopt sustainable practices that contribute to the protection of nature and local communities, as well as promoting responsible participation in the Fair, FITUR 2025 also aims to increase its professionals’ pride in belonging to a crucial sector that generates a positive impact on economic and social development.  In this context, the entire tourism value chain contributes to the generation of employment, the preservation of cultural diversity and historical heritage, the stimulation of investment in infrastructures and services and the promotion of a sustainable development model. Being part of this industry means being at the heart of an activity that, beyond its contribution to economies, creates spaces for exchange and respect, contributing to understanding between cultures, global cooperation and progress.

Therefore, under the slogan -Orgulllosos. Somos turismo’ (Proud. We are tourism), calls on all participants and visitors to participate in this transformation towards a more responsible tourism that brings real and lasting value to the planet and to people.

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PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) was recently recognized at the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards 2024 (ACES), earning the titles of Asia’s Most Influential Companies and Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia.

“We are grateful for the recognition and are inspired to continue to work even harder to grow responsibly and sustainably with the communities that we serve,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief Executive Officer of SM Investments.

The ACES Council praised SM Investments for its comprehensive approach to sustainability, which is embedded in all aspects of its operations. They noted, “Their influence extends beyond business operations, as they set benchmarks for sustainability in the Philippines and across Asia. By building integrated communities, fostering partnerships with MSMEs, and prioritizing corporate governance, SM Investments exemplifies leadership that positively impacts not just its stakeholders, but the broader socio-economic landscape.”

The council also highlighted SM Investments’ commitment to renewable energy and its focus on diversity and inclusion within its workforce. The company operates the Philippine Geothermal Production Company, which runs geothermal fields in Tiwi, Albay, and Makban, Quezon, while exploring additional sources across six provinces.

With a workforce exceeding 130,000, SM Investments is notable for its gender diversity, with 63% of its employees being women, and 58% of leadership roles filled by women.

Established in 2014, the ACES Awards aim to showcase the achievements of Asian companies to the global business community, supported by a council of experts in academia, sustainability, and public policy.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

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