Sustainability
OUR COMMITMENT
At Noel we are firmly committed to sustainability. Since our origins, we promote actions that aim to generate a positive impact on both the environment and people.
In 2015, the international community set out a new roadmap for 2030, approved by the heads of state and government of the member countries of the United Nations. Its most recognised content is the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The goals cover 169 targets on social, environmental and economic aspects.
At Noel we play an active role in achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). These are the priority in our company and they are defined in our Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability strategy
The target of our sustainability strategy 2023-2025 is to expand our positive impact throughout the value chain and move towards a more sustainable business model.
CORE AREA
The Environment
Our environmental management system sets out the framework to identify the environmental impacts throughout our value chain and integrate the most suitable mitigation and reduction actions.
Every year we check and update the environmental risks and opportunities and analyse how these factors may impact on diverse areas of our business and structure, as well as the climate risks and short and long-term transition risks, up to 2025 and 2040.
Decarbonisation
We are aware of the importance of fighting against climate change and for this reason we will promote the decarbonisation of Noel through the development and implementation of actions that help us reduce the carbon footprint in the three areas.
Emissions reduction plan
Increase in the use of renewable energies, efficient consumption of installations and reduction of greenhouse effect gas emissions.
Decarbonisation plan
Noel company Net Zero.
Mobility plan
Reduce greenhouse effect gas emissions of goods transport and workforce movements.
Circular economy and efficient use of resources
One of the main strategies of the environmental core area is a change of the resource management model and evolution towards the circular economy. This system is based on the idea that all the elements continuously fulfil a function.
Water, as well as being a scarce resource, is a fundamental element for the Noel activity, so managing it correctly is one of our greatest challenges.
Water management
Minimise the risk involved in the water stress situation in the area and which can put the continuity of the activity in danger.
Zero waste to landfill
Reduce the amount of waste generated and, those that are generated, undergo recovery processing to be able to remove their management in landfills.
Hazardous materials
Reduce their use to the bare minimum.
Ecodesign
Increase the environmental sustainability component of packaging.
Management and involvement
Protection of the environment involves a change of mentality of all actors involved, and training and awareness are key aspects. Environmental management must be interdepartmental and have all departments involved.
An important part of the NOEl industrial buildings are located in an area that borders with the La Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park; which is why we assume the commitment to preserving the biodiversity of this territory that characterises us.
Training and awareness
Make the whole workforce aware of the Noel commitment to the environment and get them to make it their own.
Certified management
Receive external recognition for all the work being done on environmental protection which, in turn, facilitates communication of this commitment.
Protection of biodiversity
Collaborate with the protection of the biodiversity in the area closest to the Noel installations.
Other kinds of atmospheric contamination
Minimise the negative impacts that may affect the environment closes to the installations.
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People
Our team is one of the cornerstones that has led Noel to becoming a leading company in the sector. With the aim of continuing to attract the best talent, we aspire to offer differentiating value through an environment that promotes well-being and professional growth, promotes work-life balance and ensures equal opportunities for all.
Talent retention and development
Professional development and talent management are strategic areas to facilitate and enhance the growth of the workforce and to face current and future challenges.
We will continue to promote measures that favour employability, management of the commitment, expert knowledge, merit and job performance. We put workers at the centre of the organisation.
Quality employment
Offer quality working conditions with a proposal of added value through employee benefits and work-life balance measures.
Professional development and training
Identify, develop and retain internal talent, promote professional development and growth of workers and enhance training in technical abilities, knowledge and skills.
Connection, cohesion and internal communication
Reinforce the sense of belonging of people who work at Noel, boosting engagement and interrelationship and enhacing internal communication as a tool to promote the relationship of proximity and dialogue.
Well-Being
To attain the objective of guaranteeing a high degree of safety in the work environment, at Noel we integrate risk prevention in a management system that reaches all levels.
We want to be a healthy company that is concerned with actively and continuously improving workers’ health, making the work environment as well as the workforce habits healthier inside and outside Noel.
Job security
Put job security and preventive culture as one of the priorities for Noel, focussed on reducing the accident rate with the participation of all workers to achieve this objective.
Well-being and healthy habits
Promote health and encourage healthy habits to positively influence the well-being of people at Noel.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
In 2021, we were the first meat company certified in remuneration equality by sex, and we continue working in this way.
We are an inclusive company that promotes diversity in work teams.
We guarantee the equal opportunities of any worker and respect the diversity of our workforce.
Equality and diversity
Promote an inclusive work environment based on respect for diversity and the encouragement of equal opportunities, removing any kind of discrimination.
Corporate voluntary work
Corporate voluntary work enhances employees’ engagement and their sense of belonging, encourages team spirit and solidarity, whilst also having a positive impact on society.
Corporate voluntary work plan
Facilitate the altruistic participation of workers in diverse charity and voluntary actions with a positive impact on society.
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CORE AREA
Society
We are a company that is deeply rooted in the community and committed to our region. We work to generate a positive impact on our environment and also with our suppliers, customers and consumers.
Responsible ecosystem of supply companies
We want to make our commitment to sustainability applicable to the supply chain through the inclusion of social, environmental and ethical criteria.
Responsible purchasing
Reinforce the integration of sustainability in the management of the supply chain to apply the Noel commitment to sustainability.
Customers and consumers’ trust
Trust is one of the elements that makes a brand achieve a solid image that consumers highly value.
Noel wants to be the brand of trust and convenience for customers and consumers, who must feel safe and satisfied with it.
Customers and consumers’ experience
Offer products with added value for customers as well as consumers to guarantee their satisfaction.
Excellence in food safety and product quality
Guarantee a high level of food quality and safety of the products through compliance of current legislation and with voluntary certifications.
Animal welfare
Offer products manufactured with meat certified with animal welfare standards.
Positive impact on society
We are committed to contributing to the advancement of society and to getting involved in its social fabric, promoting and supporting initiatives that promote people’s well-being and development, particularly those people who are ill or at risk of social exclusion.
Promote charity or sponsorship actions
Contribute to the economic and social development of the territory.
Albert Bosch Foundation
Promote research and the search for medical, biomedical and surgical solutions to childhood diseases and, in general, contribute to people’s well-being.
Maria Rosa Sans Foundation
Continue promoting equal opportunities and favour people’s growth and development through training and the promotion of personal autonomy.
Eudald Morera Foundation
Promote its activity throughout the year.
Responsible creation of wealth and progress
Have positive socio-economic impact.
