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Annual report Annual report Damm 2 Annual report Letter from the Executive chairman Letter from the Executive chairman 3 1 2019 at Damm 1 2 2019 at Damm People 5 3 The environment 4 2 Society People 5 41 About the report 6 GRI content index 3 7 The environment Table of contents 64 for the Global Compact 4 Society 88 5 About the report 114 6 GRI content index 117 7 Table of contents for the Global Compact 130 Annual report Damm 3 Annual report Letter from the Executive chairman Letter from the Executive chairman 1 102-14 Ladies and gentlemen, 2019 at Damm Allow me to remind you of the Latin adjective mediterraneus, which of marine ecosystems. Aware of the extraordinary impact and 2 means “in the middle of the land”. Our ancestors used the word to name social reach of our “Mediterráneamente” campaigns, after 10 years People the sea in times when there were no maps of the world as we know them consecutive years of success we have decided to renew our message: today and they did not know of the existence of oceans or continents. to celebrate the Mediterranean we first have to care for it and protect 3 it. So, during 2019 we have taken a new step forward in eliminating The environment Annual reports are a form of mapping: they give a substantial form plastic from our packaging, replacing the plastic rings on Estrella to what has happened during 365 days. Before reporting here Damm cans with 100 % biodegradable cardboard packaging. 4 what 2019 has represented for Damm's business development, Society focussing on the priority issues for our stakeholders and giving Mapping means creating and drawing, and it is undoubtedly a an account of the action principles that we have carried out with way of broadening horizons. 2019 has brought the consolidation 5 effort and dedication, I would like to make a stop along the way. of our company’s internationalization strategy. Our brand About the report notoriety has grown, to the point where more than 25 % of I am writing this at a delicate time, amid an economic and social our total production goes abroad. We continue to open new 6 crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Damm, which was founded markets in Africa, the Caribbean, Latvia, Azerbaijan and Iraq. in 1876, has been able to adapt to the vagaries of history over GRI content index 144 years, coming through hard times, affirming its commitment There have also been achievements in the restaurants sector. to society and becoming established as a company. This year, Rodilla has celebrated its 80th anniversary and, to 7 commemorate it, we have opened our first two restaurants Table of contents In the current difficult circumstances, I am proud that Damm in Miami. As well as being a learning experience, they are a for the Global Compact and the Damm Foundation should have placed used all bridgehead for steady growth in the American markets. its available resources and capacities to serve the general interest and help the most vulnerable groups of people. This We are currently busy with a process of transformation largely same sense of responsibility has been an intrinsic part of the based on the opportunities generated by digitization, which should company and everything it does since its beginnings. help us build a group that is more solid, flexible and innovative, focusing on growth. In 2019 alone, we have invested 8 million euros Returning to 2019, there are several landmarks to highlight during in research, technological innovation and digital transformation, these 12 months. The consolidated revenues obtained in 2019 allowing us to continue to promote the more than 200 projects (1.385 billion euros) represent an increase of 9.6 % on the previous included in our innovation route map with an impact on the entire financial year, providing us with an excellent basis for consolidating value chain, from digital sensors in barley fields to the development our sustainable growth strategy with the highest ambitions. Preserving and implementation of the e-commerce channel. In the same way, 3D the planet is another aim, and at Damm we want to encourage new printing, artificial intelligence and blockchain form part of the everyday ways of living that are more environmentally friendly and respectful life of our factories as we aim to become a model for industry 4.0. Annual report Damm 4 Annual report Letter from the Executive chairman 1 2019 at Damm Sustainability and social responsibility have formed part of the To conclude, I would particularly like to mention the important work 2 essence of Damm since the beginning. Under the slogan Transform carried out by the Damm Foundation. For the past 18 years, this People Our World, we have signed the United Nations Global Compact has sustained the company’s sponsorship and charity initiatives and Agenda 2030 and we are fully committed to its 17 Sustainable and it is a clear sign of our commitment to society. In 2019, the 3 Development Goals (SDG). Our emphasis is on the two where we organization has promoted almost 100 new social action projects. The environment can have most effect: responsible production and consumption (SDG 12) and decent work and economic growth (SDG 8). 2019 has undoubtedly been a year full of challenges which we have 4 successfully overcome, and together this allows us to be ready for the Society Damm is firmly committed to a circular economic growth model future, laying the foundations for the growth of the next few years. based on reducing use of water, energy and other resources. Along 5 these lines, we have implemented a plan to ensure our production Jules Verne said: “Civilization never recedes; the law of necessity About the report processes are as efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. ever forces it onwards.” As a result of this inexorable force, at Damm In the last decade, we have managed to reduce CO2 emissions we want to contribute to social improvement and we are aware that, 6 by 59 % and water consumption by 37 %. These achievements yesterday, today and tomorrow, people are what is really important. would not have been possible without the active involvement GRI content index and awareness of all our workers, suppliers and customers. 7 With the support of technologies and digitization, in 2019 we Demetrio Carceller Arce Table of contents have made progress in transforming production and working Executive chairman for the Global Compact processes, even for a century-old company like Damm, where our team is currently 5,000-strong. Damm’s success can only be explained through the firm commitment and talent of all these people. Over the years, we have introduced new virtual learning methods using the Damm Academy and we have implemented distance working formulas. We have also moved forwards in terms of equality of opportunity, an unbreakable rule for us. As a result of this effort, we are pleased to have achieved efr certification for work-life balance and to have celebrated 20 years working with the CARES Social Group. This record is summarized by a significant figure: more than 100 people with disabilities or at risk of social exclusion are developing their careers at Damm. Annual report Damm 5 Annual report Letter from the Executive chairman 1 1 2019 at Damm 2 People 2019 3 The environment 4 at Damm Society 5 About the report 6 GRI content index 7 Table of contents for the Global Compact Annual report Damm 6 102-7102-7 Annual report 2019 at Damm With people Letter from the Damm signs the United Nations Global SA Damm receives efr certification in Executive chairman Compact and joins the SERES Foundation. 13,373,962 association with the Másfamilia Foundation 1 pallets moved by Alfil Logistics and a family responsible company. Rodilla, which celebrates its 80th anniversary, 2019 at Damm opens its first establishments in the United We celebrate 20 years of working with States. the CARES Social Group in creating and 2 30.7 million promoting employment opportunities for People Estrella Damm wins the Diamond Taste crates delivered to customers by DDI people with different capabilities or at risk of Award. social exclusion. 3 The environment Damm opens a space devoted to innovation Rodilla opens a new restaurant in Madrid at Barcelona Tech City: Estrella Damm Pier01. €120 million run by people with different capabilities. 4 net profit Society Victoria improves the performance Estrella de Levante, the first brewery with an of the Malaga factory to increase its occupational health and safety certificate 5 packaging capacity, as well as to facilitate in accordance with the ISO 45001 About the report the simultaneous processes and energy €1,938 million standard. optimization. total assets/liabilities 6 Damm is recognized by Merco for its GRI content index capacity to attract and retain talent. million 7 €985 4,899 net assets total company staff Table of contents (including SA Damm and subsidiaries) for the Global Compact Restaurants 163 10 25 €1,184 million industrial investment accumulated since 3,870 2008 staff covered by this report 1 20 €0.47 39 % earnings per share women on the staff 61 % 16 factories men on the staff with capacity of more than 25 million 82 % hectoliters staff with permanent contracts Breweries Maltings Soft drinks Mineral water Milk and milkshakes Coffee roasting Food preparation center Annual report Damm 7 Annual report With the With society With suppliers Letter from the environment Alma (Soul) and Amantes (Lovers) form We are reinforcing sustainability in our supply Executive chairman Estrella Damm’s new “Mediterráneamente” chain by promoting a new sustainable 1 We promote the calculation of the water campaign.