We have optimised our irrigation systems, tailored to the needs of each tree

We have installed 4 more solar units on our properties to provide the energy needed for irrigation

Following the development of the Natural Values Management Plan, our employees received training and began implementing it

In collaboration with more than 30 European partners. The good practices resulting from the project have been adopted and demonstrated in selected olive groves

With the aim of:
· Increasing the resilience of plantations to climate change
· Reducing the incidence of pests, diseases and environmental stress
· Optimising water use
· Improving the quantity and quality of our olive oil and edible oils

Adopting more efficient technologies and improving process efficiency

By preferring more sustainable routes and reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Looking for solutions such as desalination plants and the use of treated wastewater

of volatile organic compounds

Valuing our business by-products

Through:
· Photovoltaic panels
· Green electricity certificates, in Portugal and Brenes
· Optimisation of biomass boilers using our by-products, such as olive stones or sunflower seed husks

And installing electric charging stations

· Plastic in packaging
· Cardboard in boxes
· Ink in boxes and labels

· Recycled plastic in bottles (+38%)
· Certified card from sustainable sources

through our partnership with EcoX

para os colaboradores

That includes 47 measures to reconcile work and family life

Through the Employee Assistance Programme

Providing them programmes in various areas such as leadership, management, languages, technology, among others

We awarded 14 bachelor's and 1 master's scholarships through the Amélia de Mello Foundation

Through various events and sessions aiming to make known the work carried out in other areas of our company:
· Sovena Get in Touch
· Sovena Day
· Sovena Talks

With around 200 participants, there was a deep sense of pride in being part of the Sovena Family

Providing 250 hours of training to 300 employees

Together with various partners, we supported the PRO_MOV programme by awarding 10 merit prizes and 9 internships

· We organised the first edition of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, awarding a 1500 euros prize to the best innovation and sustainability ideas
· We launched the ‘Impact Journey’ programme to inspire young people to develop solutions to meet the SDGs

We provided free gastronomy training for 340 Brazilian students from marginalized peripheries (Projeto Revoa)

We donated food to the Food Bank in Portugal, Caritas, Gota de Leche Foundation in Spain, among other institutions

We hosted the "Terras sem Sombra" festival, in an edition dedicated to music, heritage and biodiversity

Through Centazzi's range of healthy products and the production of avocado oil in Colombia

· Oliveira da Serra "Choosing Good makes all the difference" campaign for environmental and social sustainability
· Fula "Ready to try?" campaign
· Sponsorship of festivals - Panda, Taste Brasília, Taste S. Paulo and Rio Gastronomia, and Continente Food Festival
· Partnership with D.A.M.A.

The Marmelo Mill visits experience were rethought to show visitors the whole process of olive oil production, with a special focus on sustainable practices and the circular economy