Sustainability

Blumar, from its top management, promotes a culture of equity and diversity. The company recognizes the importance of implementing concrete policies and actions to foster equity at all levels of the organization, with the goal of building a more equitable and prosperous future.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Executive Committee for Gender Equity.
• Commitment to Blumar’s 10 Principles of Equity and Diversity.
• Participation in gender equity roundtables across various industry associations.
• Leadership and bias workshops.
• Gender equity commitments from the SalmonChile and PIBB associations.
• 29% of the total workforce are women.

Blumar contributes to the reduction of unemployment in the communities where it operates. Its employees are essential to the smooth operation of the company, as results are achieved through collaborative work. Furthermore, Blumar promotes a healthy work environment and continuous organizational development.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Local employment and development.
• Support for technical education through agreements with high schools and the NGO Canales.
• Support for professional training through internships and apprenticeships.
• Employee training programs, featuring technical and soft skills courses.
• Human Rights Policy.
• Market-competitive compensation.
• Workplace climate survey.
• Whistleblower channel.
• Continuous occupational health and safety management.
• Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.

Blumar adapts to environmental needs and constantly innovates in products and processes to respond to industry changes. The incorporation of technology and continuous process improvement are key elements for this purpose.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Investment and innovation projects, such as the remote salmon feeding room within the framework of the Contracorriente Project and other transformation initiatives.
• Infrastructure support for local communities, such as the tourism project at the Anahuac fishermen’s cove.
• Investment in product innovation.
• Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture project.
• Participation in the Fisheries Research Institute.
• Participation in initiatives such as Pincoy, GSI, Disease Center, Intesal, and Ictio.
• Company innovation diagnostic.
• Incorporation of the Faro (Fisheries) and Contracorriente (Salmon) projects.

Blumar relies on various systems to responsibly manage energy and water consumption, reduce emissions, and treat effluents. All of this is carried out under a systemic approach that seeks a more sustainable supply chain.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Clean Production Agreement (APL) for zero waste in the fleet.
• APL for Climate Change Strategy and Circular Economy for the salmon farming sector.
• Certification of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Optimization Program (PROA) in Magallanes farming sites.
• Environmental management in waste, energy, and water.
• Management by the Fish Health Department.
• Odor treatment system in fishmeal processing plants.
• Renewable energy contracts across all processing plants.
• Circular Best Practices Manual for Blumar Farming.
• Energy Management System.
• APL for Biobío Industrial Fishermen.

Blumar is committed to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economic activity, through strategies aimed at waste management, energy, and emissions from its production processes.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Environmental Policy.
• HuellaChile Seal: quantification and reduction.
• Corporate Climate Change Policy.
• Climate Change Strategy.
• Blumar Circular.
• Recycling stations in company offices.
• Waste Management Strategy.
• Fishing net recycling in partnership with Bureo.
• Energy Management System.

Blumar responsibly manages its processes under expert supervision to safeguard salmon development and prevent adverse impacts on fish habitats. Its fleet and farming sites utilize state-of-the-art technology to optimize harvesting, monitor fish, and conserve biodiversity.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Clean Production Agreement (APL) for Zero Waste in the Fleet.
• APL for Climate Change Strategy and Circular Economy for the salmon farming sector.
• APL for Biobío Industrial Fishermen.
• Beach cleanups.
• Agreement with the NGO BirdLife.
• Fleet and farming sites equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• Adherence to the UN’s 10 Principles for a Sustainable Ocean.
• Alliance with artisanal fishermen.
• Regulatory compliance.

Blumar maintains continuous and close engagement with its stakeholders through fluid communication. In doing so, it ensures transparent management, strengthens relationships, and drives collaborative efforts and the pursuit of best practices through partnerships.

• Initiatives and progress in 2025
• Partnerships and collaboration through associations such as Irade, Corbiobío, CCIV, Comlog, PIBB, Asipes, SalmonChile, Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association, Sonapesca, Global Compact, GSI, Tripartite Committees, Intesal, and universities, among others.
• Blumar Sustainability Strategy.
• Community and authority relations.
• Integrated Annual Report under GRI, SASB, and CMF standards.