Baleària Communication of Progress 2021

Participant
Published
  • 17-May-2022
Time period
  • October 2020  –  January 2022
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation Level
  • This COP qualifies for the Global Compact Active level
Self-assessment
  • Includes a CEO statement of continued support for the UN Global Compact and its ten principles
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Human Rights
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Labour
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Environment
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Anti-Corruption
  • Includes a measurement of outcomes
 
  • Statement of continued support by the Chief Executive Officer
  • Statement of the company's chief executive (CEO or equivalent) expressing continued support for the Global Compact and renewing the company's ongoing commitment to the initiative and its principles.

  • In 2021, Baleària successfully weathered
    a difficult stress test with good
    results, which will help to compensate
    for the 2020 financial year by
    improving our solvency. The key to
    success has been to consolidate our
    strategy and harness our capabilities
    as a company in a complex context.
    We have managed this with solvency,
    innovation, responsibility and sustainability
    as our driving principles.

    This year, our EBITDA exceeded 100
    million euros for the first time in
    our history, especially thanks to our
    efforts and the good performance of
    fuel prices in the first three quarters.
    This result helped to consolidate our
    solvency, reducing debt, strengthening
    our cash flow and ensuring the
    continuity of our investment plan.
    We increased the traffic in all our
    transport segments, including 38%
    more passengers, 15% more cargo
    and 29% more vehicles compared to
    2020 thanks to the good response of
    domestic traffic. But beyond what
    has been achieved, we are proud of
    why and how we have done this.

    As a maritime transport company
    linked to tourism, one of the sectors
    hardest hit by the pandemic, we have
    managed this crisis by becoming an
    increasingly eco-efficient shipping
    company (much more environmentally,
    economically and socially
    sustainable), committed to the region
    and with a vocation for public service.
    At Baleària we believe that we are the
    proof that trees with solid roots withstand
    gales better. Our green heart
    and horizon, and our smart spirit
    are not slogans, this is our reality, as
    this document shows. An exercise
    in rigour and transparency that we
    are undertaking for the twelfth year
    following the criteria of the Global
    Reporting Initiative (GRI), in line with
    the United Nations Global Compact,
    which we see as an ethical obligation.
    At Baleària, we were pioneers in
    adopting the Sustainable Development
    Goals (SDGs) and the 2030
    Agenda. Generating wealth today
    without taking out a loan on tomorrow
    is part of our company's genetic
    make-up, which aims for zero emissions
    and total decarbonisation by
    2050. We are involved in projects
    linked to green hydrogen and biomethane
    from renewable sources, and
    we are committed to natural gas as
    a transition fuel. We are pioneering
    the use of this cleaner energy, and
    we are finalising our 380 million euro
    investment in nine gas-powered
    ships. These dual engines are prepared
    to use CO2-neutral renewable
    gas from animal farms and also
    partially consume green hydrogen.
    This year we have increased our
    consumption of natural gas by 36%,
    despite the fact that in October we
    felt obliged to reduce its use and
    prioritise it for port manoeuvres and
    stays. This is a temporary measure
    adopted out of responsibility and
    to preserve the company's viability
    due to the escalating price of this
    greener fuel.

    Our firm commitment to eco-efficiency
    and competitiveness is also
    based on digital transformation. We
    have ten smart vessels that enhance
    the experience and comfort levels for
    both passengers and cargo customers.
    We are progressing towards the
    goal of transforming Baleària into a
    data-driven company, with decisions
    guided by big data, taken in real
    time with the utmost efficiency, and
    through the development of predictive
    models that will allow us to incorporate
    artificial intelligence in our
    management. In 2021 we completed
    the first phase of our Fleet Control
    Tower to monitor navigation parameters
    and improve operations. Sevenships already have sensors installed
    on them to measure emissions as
    part of the Green and Connected
    Ports project.

    Baleària has an economic, social and
    cultural pull effect on the regions in
    which it operates. Because we are a
    local shipping company with an international
    vocation. That is why 78%
    of our suppliers are local. In this way
    the company passes on the value it
    generates to its stakeholders.

    The more than 1,600 people
    who work for our company are
    committed to providing excellent
    service each day to the millions of
    passengers and thousands of cargo
    customers who travel with us. The
    98.1% loyalty rate and the positive
    feedback about our service are a
    great incentive for us. We have invested
    21% more in training through
    the Baleària Business School in
    order to adapt to the times and new
    demands.

    The digital transition, innovation and
    the search for CO2-neutral energies
    are what we navigate by. If there
    is a true flagship for our green and
    smart culture, it is the Eleanor Roosevelt,
    the world's first fast ferry for
    passengers and cargo powered by
    natural gas engines. We have also
    started building the first 100% electric
    passenger and cargo ferry in the
    Mediterranean, which produces zero
    emissions during port stays and approaches
    by using green hydrogen
    as a test bed for this energy source.

    We are strong because we are solvent
    and reliable. The trust we generate
    is our most important asset. As a responsible
    company, we want to be a
    driving force for cultural invigoration,
    promoting cohesion, freedom and
    inclusion in an open society. Through
    the Baleària Foundation we have taken
    part in more than 280 activities.
    Our commitment to succeeding in
    the future by conquering the present
    means remaining a local shipping
    company with soul and values,
    sensitive to the social and economic
    reality of our regions. A passion for a
    job well done and roots we are proud
    of will enable us to maintain our
    robust leadership position.

    Adolfo Utor
    Chairman of Baleària

Human Rights
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of human rights for the company (i.e. human rights risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on Human Rights.

  • The company does not have a written policy for this matter, but it is controlled by the Ethics and Compliance Comitee, who informs all the departmens about this kind of risks.

    The Ethics and Compliance Committee, set up in 2019, ensures that
    all departments comply with current legislation and are aligned
    with the ethical values and social responsibility of Baleària; it also
    promotes improvements in these areas.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We attach here our information reported following the instructions of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The information is reported directly in the final table of our COP or in the main pages of the COP.

    405. Diversity and equal opportunities
    405-01 Diversity of governance bodies and employees P.39 SDG 5
    405-02 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women versus men Information not available.
    SDG 5
    406. Non-discrimination
    406-01 Cases of discrimination and corrective actions undertaken Not included. SDG 5
    407. Freedom of association and collective bargaining
    407-01 Operations and suppliers with a significant risk of cases of child labour The company
    supports the right of freedom of association and recognition of collective bargaining.
    No centres or suppliers have been identified in this regard.
    408. Child labour
    408-01 Operations and suppliers with significant risk of child labour Not applicable
    409. Forced or bonded labour
    409-01 Operations and suppliers with significant risk of forced or bonded labour Not applicable
    410. Security practices
    410-01 Security personnel trained in human rights policies and procedures Security personnel
    are sub-contracted and information on their human rights policy-related skills is not
    available.
    411. Rights of indigenous peoples
    411-01 Cases of violations of the rights of indigenous peoples Not applicable.
    412. Human rights assessment
    412-01 Operations subject to human rights impact reviews or evaluations None performed
    412-02 Employee training in human rights policies or procedures Baleària developed a
    course on Human Rights with material offered by the Global Compact, which has been
    incorporated into the catalogue of online courses available from the Baleària Business
    School. In 2021, 6 people participated, with a total of 24 hours of training.
    412-03 Significant investment contracts and agreements with human rights clauses or subject
    to human rights evaluation None performed.

Labour
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of labour rights for the company (i.e. labour rights-related risks and opportunities). Description of written policies, public commitments and company goals on labour rights.

  • Baleària continued to adopt organisational
    measures to help reconcile
    personal, family and professional
    needs, aligning these with the company's
    objectives.

    Baleària is in the process of reviewing
    equality protocols and policies,
    together with the social representation
    of workers, with the aim of
    guaranteeing greater equality in its
    teams. It is also committed to inclusion
    and diversity, for which reason
    it signed the CEO Diversity Pact in
    collaboration with the Adecco and
    CEOE foundations.

    TALENT MANAGEMENT

    Baleària wants to achieve its goals by
    embedding culture and values into
    each of its actions. With the aim of
    aligning staff behaviour and values,
    the company adapted the Performance
    Management System, based
    on a competency model, which
    represents the set of skills, attitudes and
    knowledge that are fundamental in
    the people who make up the company.
    The assessments and actions
    recorded from each evaluation will
    be the basis for enhancing talent in
    Baleària.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.

  • PERSONNEL COORDINATORS

    This figure was created to assist
    workers in aspects related to selection,
    training and development,
    among other areas.

    JOB MAP

    A visual matrix was created that
    structures all the company’s
    positions. This will improve decision-
    making in relation to people
    and team management.

    MONTHLY SCORECARD

    A reporting method was implemented
    through a management control
    tool to analyse and plan human
    resources indicators.

    ‘BRÚJULA’ PROGRAMME

    More than 130 employees volunteered
    to be guides in the induction
    plan for new recruits, Brújula (compass),
    out of which 45 were trained
    for this role.

    ‘KNOW MY AREA’ PROGRAMME

    Monthly online meeting to inform
    the whole team about the functions
    and work of each department.

    ‘HERE TALENT’ PROGRAMME

    Baleària participated in this programme
    in collaboration with the
    ESIC Business & Marketing School
    and Valencia Plaza, with the aim of
    incorporating the best junior talent
    into its teams.

    WORKFORCE PROFILE

    The easing of restrictions and the
    improved situation related to the
    pandemic allowed Baleària to
    increase its average workforce by
    7% compared to the previous year,
    driving the creation of jobs for both
    Fleet and Shore personnel.

    On the other hand, the shipping
    company continues to find that this
    is a largely male-dominated sector,
    especially in the Fleet, despite the
    fact that women are increasingly
    represented in these jobs.

    Baleària is committed to continuing
    to professionalise the teams, incorporating
    specialised personnel in the
    different areas, ensuring the stability
    and continuous improvement of the
    people who make up the company.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We attach here our information reported following the instructions of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The information is reported directly in the final table of our COP or in the main pages of the COP.

    SOCIAL
    Work-life balance (material issue)
    103-1
    103-2
    103-3 Work-life balance is an issue of particular importance for employees, who would like the
    company to offer measures to achieve such a balance, with the organisation playing a
    fundamental role through direct actions. A work-life balance plan has been drawn up
    for this purpose setting out measures, in addition to others that have already been implemented,
    and which describes the company's current policies, commitments, objectives
    and goals, resources, programme and initiatives. For the purposes of assessing the
    cost-effectiveness and efficiency of this matter, the absenteeism rate will be evaluated,
    among other points.
    401. Employment
    401-01 New recruits and staff turnover 237 new recruits; staff turnover has not been calculated.
    401-02 Benefits for full-time employees not given to part-time or temporary employees The
    social benefits apply equally to all workers, irrespective of their working hours. All
    employees receive incapacity and disability cover and parental leave. Life insurance in
    accordance with collective agreement and special terms for medical insurance. SDG 8
    401-03 Parental leave In 2021, 26 parental leaves were recorded, of which
    14 were taken by men (one did not return from leave) and 12 were taken by women (two
    did not return from leave). SDG 5
    402. Worker-company relations
    402-01 Minimum notice periods for operational changes As established by current legislation.
    403. Health and safety at work
    403-01 Worker representation in formal worker-company health and safety committees 100%
    of the workers are represented by the Health and Safety Committee, which is governed
    by the provisions of Articles 38 and 39 of Law 31/1995 on the Prevention of Occupational
    Risks.
    403-02 Types of accidents and accident frequency rates, occupational diseases, lost days,
    absenteeism and number of fatalities due to work-related accidents In 2021,
    there were 18 occupational accidents, involving 14 men and 4 women, excluding
    cases in itiniere. The reasons were overexertion (4), falls at the same level (1), collisions
    with stationary objects (3), blows and cuts by objects or tools (3), in itinere
    (2). With respect to accident rates, the incidence rate was 18.89, the frequency
    rate was 9.55, the severity rate was 0.35 and the average duration was 36 days.
    A total of 92,336 hours of absenteeism were recorded. Common contingencies
    accounted for 4.34% and occupational contingencies for 0.85%.
    There were no occupational diseases or deaths from work-related accidents.
    403-03 Workers with high incidence or high risk of illnesses connected with their activity
    None.
    403-04 Health and safety issues dealt with in formal agreements with trade unions Within the
    Health and Safety Committee, 100% of the issues regarding the prevention of occupational
    risks are addressed, and agreements are reached on this matter.
    404. Training and education
    404-01 Average hours of training a year per employee P. 38 SDG 8
    404-02 Programmes to improve employee skills and transition support programmes. P. 38
    SDG 10
    404-03 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and professional development
    evaluation P. 39
    405. Diversity and equal opportunities
    405-01 Diversity of governance bodies and employees P.39 SDG 5
    405-02 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women versus men Information not available.
    SDG 5
    406. Non-discrimination
    406-01 Cases of discrimination and corrective actions undertaken Not included. SDG 5
    407. Freedom of association and collective bargaining
    407-01 Operations and suppliers with a significant risk of cases of child labour The company
    supports the right of freedom of association and recognition of collective bargaining.
    No centres or suppliers have been identified in this regard.
    408. Child labour
    408-01 Operations and suppliers with significant risk of child labour Not applicable
    409. Forced or bonded labour
    409-01 Operations and suppliers with significant risk of forced or bonded labour Not applicable
    410. Security practices
    410-01 Security personnel trained in human rights policies and procedures Security personnel
    are sub-contracted and information on their human rights policy-related skills is not
    available.
    411. Rights of indigenous peoples
    411-01 Cases of violations of the rights of indigenous peoples Not applicable.
    412. Human rights assessment
    412-01 Operations subject to human rights impact reviews or evaluations None performed
    412-02 Employee training in human rights policies or procedures Baleària developed a
    course on Human Rights with material offered by the Global Compact, which has been
    incorporated into the catalogue of online courses available from the Baleària Business
    School. In 2021, 6 people participated, with a total of 24 hours of training.
    412-03 Significant investment contracts and agreements with human rights clauses or subject
    to human rights evaluation None performed.
    413. Local communities
    413-01 Operations involving the local community, impact assessments and development
    programmes P. 42
    413-02 Operations with significant real or potential negative impacts on local communities
    Company activities that could generate negative impacts on local communities are
    those connected with the noise generated by the ships' engines when they are in port.
    414. Social evaluation of suppliers
    414-01 New suppliers passing through selection filters in accordance with social criteria 27%
    of the suppliers evaluated applied the social criteria required by the company (voluntary
    certification of their occupational risk prevention system (OHSAS 18001/45001 or other))
    and understand and apply the criteria included within the Baleària Code of Conduct
    and Ethics.| SDG 5
    414-02 Negative social impacts on the supply chain and measures taken 73% of the suppliers
    evaluated could have some type of negative social impact, although these are not
    significant. The relationship has not been terminated with any of these. The negative
    social impacts that could occur in the supply chain are those that depend on manufacturers
    in Asian countries, which provide services to Baleària's suppliers, and may be
    involved in child or forced labour practices, etc.
    415. Public policies
    415-01 Contribution to political parties and/or representatives Baleària made no contribution
    in this regard.
    416. Customer health and safety (material issue)
    103-1
    103-2
    103-3
    Maritime safety is an aspect of overriding importance for Baleària, with a direct impact
    on the services it provides. The Safety Management System covers its entire fleet, and
    the company has a DPA in place for this purpose, and an area dedicated to compliance
    with all requirements based on this aspect. The Management System is supported
    by the company's maritime safety and environmental protection policy, establishing
    a clear commitment to the implementation of policies to eliminate and/or minimise
    risks to personal health, damage to the environment, equipment and ships, along with
    compliance with the laws and legal regulations in force at the domestic and international
    levels, thereby complying with the requirements of the ISM Code. This system is
    continuously reviewed by the company by conducting internal inspections and audits,
    and is also audited once per year by the authority in order to guarantee compliance.
    416-01 Evaluation of impacts on health and safety in the product or service categories
    Through its Safety Management System, safety committees, audits and management
    tools, Baleària continuously evaluates compliance with the applicable health and safety
    measures and promotes the continuous improvement of these measures on board
    its ships and in its facilities. SDG 3
    416-02 Cases of non-compliance related to health and safety impacts in the product and service
    categories | None received. SDG 3
    417. Marketing and labelling
    417-01 Requirements for information and labelling of products and services Baleària uses its
    website to inform customers as to control and safety measures established for embarkation
    on its ships. On board, passengers are also provided with information cards on
    the various methods of evacuating the ship they are sailing on, and they are informed
    how to use these, should they be needed, by means of a video shown when the crossing
    begins.
    417-02 Cases of non-compliance connected with information and labelling of products None
    received.
    417-03 Cases of non-compliance related to marketing communications One warning was
    received for outdoor advertising, which was withdrawn.
    418. Customer privacy
    418-01 Substantiated claims regarding violations of customer privacy and loss of customer
    data None received in this regard.
    419. Socioeconomic compliance
    419-01 Breach of laws and regulations in the social and economic spheres None in the economic
    sphere. In social terms these are insignificant.

Environment
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of environmental protection for the company (i.e. environmental risks and opportunities). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on environmental protection.

  • Sustainable and
    smart mobility at sea
    is the driving force
    behind Baleària, a
    company inspired by
    innovation and care
    for the environment,
    and involved in the
    development and wellbeing
    of people.

    Baleària is the leading shipping
    group in Spain, with more than
    20 years of history in the maritime
    transport of passengers, vehicles and
    goods, with routes that link Mainland
    Spain with the Balearic Islands,
    Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla
    on a daily basis. It is also the only
    maritime company that connects
    the four islands in the Balearic archipelago.
    Internationally, it operates in
    North Africa (Morocco and Algeria),
    the south of France, and links the
    United States and the Bahamas.
    Our shipping company is a global
    benchmark in sustainability thanks
    to its pioneering commitment to
    eco-efficient mobility driven by
    cleaner and more eco-friendly
    energy sources, such as natural gas,
    allowing us to progress towards
    decarbonisation. Baleària has some
    thirty ships, nine of which form part
    of a fleet equipped to sail using natural
    gas, exemplifying the company's
    energy transition. Under the slogan
    ‘Green Course’, the shipping firm
    shares its commitment and participates
    in projects linked to the use of
    renewable energies, such as green
    hydrogen and biomethane, with
    the goal of achieving zero-emission
    shipping by 2050.

    Innovation is the key to the company's
    identity and leadership. Baleària
    is developing projects that place
    digitisation and technology at the
    service of the customer: it has a
    fleet of smart ships that offer a fuller
    and more personalised experience,
    exploiting the capabilities of big data
    to become a data-driven company,
    among other initiatives.

    Baleària is a local shipping company
    with an international vocation, employing
    more than 1,600 people, on
    the shore and in the fleet. The company’s
    impact also extends through
    the Baleària Foundation, through
    which it organises and encourages
    social, cultural and environmental
    actions with the aim of promoting
    the development of the regions it
    links and improving the well-being
    of their inhabitants.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.

  • Natural gas consumption increased
    by 36% in 2021, thanks to the eight
    ships that were able to use this
    cleaner fuel. In October, Baleària
    opted to reduce its use and prioritise
    it for port manoeuvres and stays, a
    temporary measure in order to preserve
    its competitiveness in the face
    of the rising cost of this fuel.

    The dual engines on these ships
    are designed to run on CO2-neutral
    renewable gas and partly green
    hydrogen. It should be noted that
    the shipping company is part of the
    European Union's Green Hysland
    project, which promotes the use of
    green hydrogen in the Balearic Islands.

    In addition, the engines of the Avemar
    Dos fast ferry were replaced
    with a model that reduces polluting
    emissions.

    Baleària increased the efficiency of
    its routes and ships, as can be seen
    from the ratio of tonnes emitted
    in terms of miles sailed, which fell
    slightly.

    Gas-powered sailing reduces CO2 emissions
    by up to 30%, NOX emissions by
    85% and eliminates 100% of sulphur
    emissions (SOX) and particulate matter
    harmful to health.

    Emission measurement

    Green and Connected Ports

    Baleària has been awarded a 50%
    subsidy under the European Union's
    Connecting Europe Facility 2014-2020
    (CEF Transport) call for proposals. More
    info p. 23.

    Other sustainability initiatives

    Circular economy

    A new vessel was added to the circular
    economy project which has enabled
    more than 7 tonnes of plastic to be
    converted into furniture for the ferryterraces.

    Recycling Project

    Baleària joined the Ecoembes project
    that promotes recycling for social
    purposes in the maritime stations of
    València and Dénia.

    DECARBONISED PILOT TRIP

    In June, the Eleanor Roosevelt made
    Europe’s first fast ferry pilot journey
    using 100% renewable fuel. The ship
    sailed between Barcelona and Menorca
    using renewable biomethane,
    avoiding the emission of more than
    50 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere.
    It also collaborated with Ports de
    Balears in the first technical tests in
    the port of Palma for the electrical
    connection of ships to land.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.

  • We attach here our information reported following the instructions of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The information is reported directly in the final table of our COP or in the main pages of the COP.

    ENVIRONMENTAL
    301. Materials
    301-01 Materials used by weight or volume 13,838,540 ecological consumables used (cutlery,
    glasses, plates, toothpicks, napkins, etc.).
    301-02 Recycled materials used. The organisation has no recycled material used.
    301-03 Reused products and packaging materials. The organisation has no reused products
    and does not use packaging materials.
    302. Energy
    302-01 Energy consumption within the organisation. Electricity consumption - 1,040,990 Kwh
    // Water consumption - 54,057.50m³ // Diesel consumption - 79,790m³ // Fuel consumption
    - 72,565t // LNG consumption - 698,531.711kWh // Photovoltaic installation at Valencia
    maritime station - 11,907.19kW P. 17.
    302-02 Energy consumption within the organisation. Information not available.
    302-03 Energy intensity. Ratio tCO2/mile: 0.411. This has decreased by 2.79% compared to the
    previous year, due to the increase in LNG consumption. SDG 13
    302-04 Reduction of energy consumption. The energy consumption of the maritime stations
    was reduced by 32%, from 1,536 Mw to 1,040 Mw in this period. P. 17.
    302-05 Reduction of energy requirements for products and services. Electricity consumption
    in the Valencia branch decreased by 4%, due to the installation of photovoltaic panels,
    from 79,649 kWh to 76,375 kWh. SDG 12
    303. Water
    303-01 Water extraction by source. The company obtains the water that it uses from the municipal
    mains supply in the various locations where it operates. Water consumption in
    regional offices in this period was 10,979 m³ and on vessels 44,397.40 m³.
    303-02 Water sources significantly affected by water extraction. The sources used (municipal
    networks) are not affected.
    303-03 Recycled and reused water. Baleària does not use recycled water and has no resources
    in place for water recycling.
    304. Biodiversity
    304-01 Operational sites owned, leased or managed, located within or adjacent to protected
    areas or zones of high biodiversity value outside protected areas. Baleària does not
    have any operational sites located within or adjacent to protected areas or zones of
    high biodiversity value.
    304-02 Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity. The significant
    impacts identified by Baleària in connection with its activities are the: emission of combustion
    gases from engines; generation of solid urban waste; generation of hazardous
    waste; and consumption of natural resources (fossil fuels and water). To reduce these
    impacts, Baleària implements various initiatives, including the use of natural gas,
    thereby reducing CO2 and NOx emissions, and virtually eliminating the generation of
    SOx and particles.
    304-03 Protected or restored habitats. Participation in the following initiatives: Course on
    aquatic birds in the Ebro Delta Natural Park. “Plàstic 0” in the Ses Salines Natural Park -
    Formentera. Whale watching in the Strait of Gibraltar. University of the Balearic Islands
    (UIB): Research into entomological fauna - especially butterflies and bees - in Formentera.
    UIB research - Biobidal butterflies in the S’Albufera Menorca Natural Park. Cleaning
    of the port of Sant Antoni, Ibiza. SDG 14
    304-04 Species on the IUCN Red List and national conservation lists whose habitats are within
    areas affected by operations. 26 vulnerable and 10 endangered species.
    305. Emissions
    305-01 Direct GHG emissions (scope 1). P. 17 . SDG 13
    305-02 Indirect GHG emissions through energy generation (Scope 2). On ships, on-board electricity
    is produced through the use of auxiliary engines or shaft generators (through the
    operation of the main engines), so this indicator is directly related to the consumption
    of the main and auxiliary engines. SDG 13
    305-03 Other indirect GHG emissions (3) Information not available. These are not measured
    and are not expected to be calculated in the short term.
    305-04 Intensity of GHG emissions P. 17 SDG 13
    305-05 Reduction of GHG emissions P. 17 SDG 13
    305-06 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) Information not available. These are
    not measured.
    305-07 Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulphur oxides (SOX) and other significant air emissions Information
    not available. These are not measured.
    306. Effluent and waste
    306-01 Discharge of water in accordance with quality and destination Waste water is generated
    by the company’s ships and handed over at the different ports via the MARPOL
    service. Waste water discharged by marine stations comes from human use and goes
    into the sewage system. 7,576.60 m3 of bilge water was generated, which was removed
    from the vessels by authorised companies for subsequent treatment.
    306-02 Waste by type and disposal method 14,090.49 m3 of MARPOL V category waste was
    generated on board the ships, which was removed in port by different authorised
    companies.
    306-03 Significant spills These are measured through the reporting of such incidents by ships
    and port authorities. Two incidents were recorded: 25/05/2021 ferry Marie Curie in Huelva
    (100 litres of engine oil). 18/06/2021 ferry Posidonia in Formentera (10 litres of hydraulic
    oil).
    306-04 Hazardous waste transport Baleària is not involved in the transportation of hazardous
    waste. Any hazardous waste that might be carried by Baleària is shipped as freight
    and transported on self-propelled vehicles operated by waste managers, without the
    shipping company interacting with this type of merchandise at any time.
    306-05 Water bodies affected by water discharge and/or run-offs Baleària does not perform
    water discharges or run-offs. The waste water generated by its ships is delivered to onland
    treatment facilities.
    307. Environmental compliance
    307-01 Breach of environmental regulations and legislation No notices received of proceedings
    in this regard.
    308. Environmental evaluation of suppliers
    308-01 New suppliers that have passed evaluation and selection filters in accordance with environmental
    criteria 18.7% (+2% from the previous year) of the suppliers evaluated apply
    environmental criteria as required by the company (information on certified environmental
    management systems).
    308-02 Negative environmental impacts on the supply chain, and measures taken 82.4% of
    the suppliers evaluated do not have a certified environmental system. Relations with
    them have not been terminated, although work is underway to offer improvements.
    The negative environmental impacts in the supply chain are the CO2 emissions emitted
    during the transport of the material transported to the company’s regional branches.
    It should also be noted that, in order to reduce these emissions, priority is given to local
    suppliers.

Anti-Corruption
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of anti-corruption for the company (i.e. anti-corruption risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on anti-corruption.

  • The company does not have a written policy for this matter, but it is controlled by the Ethics and Compliance Comitee, who informs all the departmens about this kind of risks.

    The Ethics and Compliance Committee, set up in 2019, ensures that
    all departments comply with current legislation and are aligned
    with the ethical values and social responsibility of Baleària; it also
    promotes improvements in these areas.

    ETHICS CHANNEL
    A whistle-blowing channel was
    published on the Baleària website so
    that any stakeholder can report any
    possible ethical or legal misconduct.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.

  • No cases of corruption have been
    detected. Baleària has an email address so that employees or suppliers can report any
    illicit behaviour they detect.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • We attach here our information reported following the instructions of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The information is reported directly in the final table of our COP or in the main pages of the COP.

    205. Anti-corruption
    205-01 Operations evaluated for corruption-related risks The company has a Criminal Offences
    Prevention Manual and appointed a committee for this purpose.
    205-02 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures No training
    has been conducted on this topic.
    205-03 Confirmed cases of corruption and actions taken No cases of corruption have been
    detected. Baleària has an email address so that employees or suppliers can report any
    illicit behaviour they detect.