Care and respect for the environment is part of our corporate values and policies. For this reason, part of what we do is to maintain a constant awareness for our natural surroundings and environment, seeking to reduce environmental impacts in our production processes and allowing us to be increasingly more sustainable and conscientious about the use of our resources.
San Clemente Organics, our company’s organic project, was established to provide environmentally friendly foods that meet the demands of health-conscious consumers who prioritize well-being and wholesome nutrition.
Our apples are grown at the El Alazán farm in the Ñuble Region under strict organic certification standards, utilizing exclusive phytosanitary methods to ensure our products are free from chemicals and residues.
In partnership with our organic grower, Montes de Molina, San Clemente operates the Lontúe Fruit Processing Plant, dedicated exclusively to organic fruit. This facility is equipped with processing lines and cold storage that cater to the specific needs of our organic products.
At San Clemente Foods, sustainability means adhering to high standards that ensure a balance between growth, environmental stewardship, and social well-being. We have implemented an active plan focused on reducing emissions, recycling, and the efficient use and treatment of water. We collaborate closely with our employees to achieve these sustainability goals.
We have adopted a method of reintroducing vegetative material from replanting into the soil to eliminate waste and reduce environmental contamination. Using a machine that shreds the wood into chips, we reincorporate this material to enhance and protect our soil for future replanting. This approach eliminates the need for burning trunks, which was highly polluting and increased the risk of fires.
To safeguard our water supply, we have constructed reservoirs with geotextile linings to increase the volume of stored water on our farms. This strategy optimizes water usage by significantly reducing losses due to infiltration.
