Episode 39: Colombina

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In this episode of BBVA Greenfluencers, we explore how Colombina, one of Colombia's leading food companies, approaches sustainability across a diversified business spanning confectionery, biscuits, sauces and preserves, ice cream, chocolate and other product categories, with a significant presence in international markets.

Food production presents environmental and social challenges throughout the entire value chain, from energy and water consumption, emissions and waste management to raw materials, logistics, nutrition, and relationships with suppliers and local communities. Colombina has built its sustainability strategy around these key areas, embedding them into its management systems and corporate objectives.

On the climate front, the company remains strongly committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint per tonne of production. Its efforts include manufacturing facilities certified as operating on 100% renewable electricity, alongside the development of solar energy projects in Santander de Quilichao, La Paila and Guatemala.

The episode also comes just weeks after the earthquake of August 10, 2026, which severely affected several areas of western Colombia, including Valle del Cauca. In response, Colombina approved a COP 10 billion donation through ProPacífico to support emergency relief and recovery efforts in the affected communities.

• How a food company can embed sustainability into its operations and across its value chain.
• The role of renewable energy, emissions reduction and waste management in advancing its sustainability objectives.
• How Colombina engages with suppliers and local communities in the regions where it operates.
• The social initiatives led by Colombina and the impact they have achieved.
• How the company responded to the emergency caused by the August 2026 earthquake.