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Being a sustainable company is as key to Subsole’s original mission, as is offering superior fruit to global customers. Respect for the environment and regard for the entire work team have always been core Subsole values.
These values have been further reinforced through the company’s acquisition by Frutura in 2021. Frutura, and their companies, are united in an abiding commitment to the principles of ESG. Subsole is now part of Frutura’s network of global companies, working together to share knowledge about smart ways to innovate around impact.
Since its founding, Subsole has built a corporate culture highly committed to the protection of Chile’s habitat and the people of Subsole remember that sacred pledge in each step of the production process. From the farms; to the packaging and cold storage plants; and until the fruit reaches its destination – an awareness of the needs of the planet have always been central to Subsole’s work.
To ensure that these values are put into action vs remain simply intentions, the company has developed a powerful certification program.
Subsole has implemented specialized platforms to systematize and manage emissions. The company guides its producers and processing plants to make more informed decisions around the environmental impact of their practices and processes, and on the efficiency of resource deployment. Tools currently used are CFT (Cool Farm Tool) and Footprint Chile.
Subsole has implemented specialized platforms to systematize and manage emissions. The company guides its producers and processing plants to make more informed decisions around the environmental impact of their practices and processes, and on the efficiency of resource deployment. Tools currently used are CFT (Cool Farm Tool) and Footprint Chile.
Solar energy plants for renewable energy generation.
In 2013, Subsole became the first agricultural company in Chile to install a photovoltaic plant.
Committed to the reduction of emissions and the development of clean and renewable energy, Subsole installed photovoltaic panels in 7 different operating sites throughout Chile, contributing to the generation of clean and renewable energy, reducing emissions and lowering costs.
The first 6 photovoltaic plants were installed in Subsole’s table grape facilities in the Copiapó Valley, generating 1,087,023 kWh annually.
In May 2022, Subsole installed its 7th photovoltaic site on the roof of Isla de Maipo plant. This site is Subsole’s largest to date, contributing an additional generation of 1,000,000 kWh annually.
Solar energy plants for renewable energy generation.
In 2013, Subsole became the first agricultural company in Chile to install a photovoltaic plant.
Committed to the reduction of emissions and the development of clean and renewable energy, Subsole installed photovoltaic panels in 7 different operating sites throughout Chile, contributing to the generation of clean and renewable energy, reducing emissions and lowering costs.
The first 6 photovoltaic plants were installed in Subsole’s table grape facilities in the Copiapó Valley, generating 1,087,023 kWh annually.
In May 2022, Subsole installed its 7th photovoltaic site on the roof of Isla de Maipo plant. This site is Subsole’s largest to date, contributing an additional generation of 1,000,000 kWh annually.
Subsole has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) in all of their processing plants.
EMS is a powerful tool to track environmental objectives in a systematic, planned and documented manner, helping Subsole improve its environmental performance in a measurable and meaningful way.
To centralize and analyze all the environmental data, Subsole uses best-of-breed software that specializes in sustainability information management.
Subsole has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) in all of their processing plants.
EMS is a powerful tool to track environmental objectives in a systematic, planned and documented manner, helping Subsole improve its environmental performance in a measurable and meaningful way.
To centralize and analyze all the environmental data, Subsole uses best-of-breed software that specializes in sustainability information management.
Since 2016, Subsole in collaboration with the Pontificia Universidad Católica, has actively participated in research and development projects focused on biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. These are two promising paths towards a future where Subsole continues to supply the global marketplace with high quality nutritious fruit, maintaining its focus on protection and care for the planet.
Some of the results of these projects include: nesting sites for the habitat and refuge of endangered endemic birds such as the Tijeral, Chilean Swallow and the Chercán; proposed cover crops for the enrichment and care of the soil; waste management and vermiculture; elaboration of bio inputs and production of native plants, among others.
Subsole has proactively developed these initiatives in the VI Region of Chile (O’Higgins), where most of its table grape production is concentrated, with the support of financing from regional funds for environmental protection.
Since 2016, Subsole in collaboration with the Pontificia Universidad Católica, has actively participated in research and development projects focused on biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. These are two promising paths towards a future where Subsole continues to supply the global marketplace with high quality nutritious fruit, maintaining its focus on protection and care for the planet.
Some of the results of these projects include: nesting sites for the habitat and refuge of endangered endemic birds such as the Tijeral, Chilean Swallow and the Chercán; proposed cover crops for the enrichment and care of the soil; waste management and vermiculture; elaboration of bio inputs and production of native plants, among others.
Subsole has proactively developed these initiatives in the VI Region of Chile (O’Higgins), where most of its table grape production is concentrated, with the support of financing from regional funds for environmental protection.
