Sustainability Philosophy
Sustainability Commitment and Strategic Framework
Alfa|Sigma is committed to developing capabilities to address sustainability challenges, generate a positive impact on society, and ensure long-term growth.
Currently, with its focus on Sigma, a leading brand food company, the main sustainability results are integrated by the objectives and progress made by this company.
Learn more about all sustainability initiatives in:
Sustainability Strategy
At Sigma, we work to strengthen communities by offering delicious food, caring for people
and the planet, and being guided by a sustainability strategy built on four key pillars:
ENVIRONMENT
We focus on reducing our environmental impact by using resources more efficiently.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
We promote healthy lifestyles through the nutritional profile of our products.
WELLBEING
We commit to establishing conditions that motivate and make it easier for our employees and people to adopt habits that improve their quality of life.
SHARED VALUE
We create economic and social value through our strategic practices and share them to stimulate development and strengthen our value chain.
Materiality and Goals
Sigma began developing the first double materiality assessment in preparation for compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) re- quirements.
HEALTH & NUTRITION
A. Food safety and quality
B. Healthy and nutritional food
C. Reducing food waste
D. Innovation, research, development, and scientific collaboration
SHARED VALUE
E. Ethics and integrity
F. Sustainable procurement and value chain management
G. Economic performance
WELLBEING
H. Employee health, safety, wellbeing, and work-life balance
I. Diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion
J. Employee training and development
K. Organizational culture and work environment
ENVIRONMENT
L. Climate action
M. Water management
N. Circular economy and sustainable packaging
O. Clean and efficient energy
Materiality and Goals of Business Units
As the Business Units operate in different sectors, each has defined its own materiality analysis showing the most
relevant issues by sector.
All three Business Units conducted updates to their material issues between 2020 and 2021, following similar processes
that included:
- Research on key trends in each sector
- Aspects relevant to stakeholders
- Global ESG standards
- Gathering internal team opinions to help prioritize and set goals
In addition, the Business Units have worked on a series of ambitious strategic goals that define the direction of our
efforts and reiterate our commitment to sustainability. Below is a summary of these goals:
Reports and Relevant Documents
on Alfa|SIGMA’s sustainability initiatives and progress.
ESG Performance
Results from Alfa|SIGMA’s main ESG indices and reporting methodologies.
ESG Indexes & Evaluations | ALFA | Sigma |
|---|---|---|
S&P CSA | 37 | 42 |
CDP Climate change | B | B |
CDP Water | B | B |
MSCI | BB | – |
FTSE4Good | – |
