One of the local objectives to which we dedicate the most effort is the sustainable management of our production plant in Gurb (Barcelona), where we make all our chocolates. For years, we have implemented measures to reduce waste, lower emissions, and optimize energy consumption.

Among these measures, those focused on reducing the factory's water consumption stand out, a need that in recent months has been accentuated due to the drought situation affecting the area of Catalonia where we are located. Since 2019, this has been one of our main priorities and, thanks to the different measures and improvements implemented, we have managed to reduce consumption by 26% by the end of 2023.

How have we achieved this? As we mentioned, we have been working in this direction for a long time. Some of the actions taken have been:

• Good control of cooling towers.
• Installation of a condensate recovery system in the boiler.
• Installation of a new evaporative condenser for the cooling system.
• Repair of underground water network leaks.
• Incorporation of systems to minimize the activation of automatic faucets.

All these measures are aimed at reaching our most ambitious goal: to produce 100% sustainable chocolate by 2025.