Ventisqueros Silverside Salmon: premium standard from its origin
A premium experience that combines responsible sourcing, cutting-edge technology, and world-class production standards, designed for the world's most demanding markets. Ventisqueros Silverside Salmon is born in the pristine landscapes of southern Chile, where nature, innovation, and production excellence come together to create a unique product.
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Ventisqueros incorporates the first biogas truck into its logisticsoperation, in partnership with Transportes GLA
- The new vehicle will significantly reduce emissions associated with salmon transport, in line with the company's climate goals.
- This truck represents more than a logistical innovation: it is a symbol of how we are putting our environmental commitments into action. We know that transportation plays a key role in our footprint, and moving toward solutions such as biogas is part of buildinga coherent, modern, and sustainable aquaculture industry," said Javier Calvo, CCO at Ventisqueros.
Fewer emissions, same destination. Ventisqueros took a new step in its sustainability strategy byintegrating a biogas truck into its logistics operation for the first time, thanks to a partnershipwith its transport provider, Transportes GLA, and the Swedish brand Scania, a pioneer in sustainable mobility solutions. Starting in mid-November, the company will also incorporateBIOGNL trucks with 0% emissions.
The measure is part of the company's 2024 Strategic Decarbonization Plan, which includesactions to reduce emissions in scopes 1, 2, and 3—the latter representing 97% of Ventisqueros' total carbon footprint—and move toward carbon neutrality by 2045.
This truck represents more than a logistical innovation: it is a symbol of how we are putting ourenvironmental commitments into action. We know that transportation plays a key role in ourfootprint, and moving toward solutions such as biogas is part of building a coherent, modern, and sustainable aquaculture industry”, said Javier Calvo, Gerente Comercial de Ventisqueros.
The truck belongs to Transportes GLA, one of Ventisqueros' strategic logistics partners, whichhas been key in developing more sustainable solutions for the aquaculture industry. The unit—equipped with Scania technology—is part of a new generation of vehicles designed tosignificantly reduce emissions and promote an energy transition in freight transport.
With this innovation, Ventisqueros is not only modernizing its fleet, but also reinforcing itscommitment to sustainable mobility, in line with its purpose of offering world-class food with a positive impact on people and the planet.
In addition to the environmental benefits, the use of biogas as an alternative fuel helps strengthen the circular economy byutilizing organic waste to generate clean, local, and renewable energy.
Ventisqueros incorpora el primer camión a biogás en su operación logística, en alianza con Transportes GL
- El nuevo vehículo reducirá de manera significativa las emisiones asociadas al transporte de salmón, en línea con los objetivos climáticos de la compañía.
- “Este camión representa más que una innovación logística: es un símbolo de cómo estamos llevando nuestros compromisos ambientales a la acción. Sabemos que el transporte tiene un rol clave en nuestra huella, y avanzar hacia soluciones como el biogás es parte de construir una acuicultura coherente, moderna y sostenible”, destacó Javier Calvo, Gerente Comercial de Ventisqueros.
Menos emisiones, mismo destino. Ventisqueros dio un nuevo paso en su estrategia de sostenibilidad al integrar por primera vez un camión a biogás en su operación logística, gracias a una alianza con su proveedor de transporte, Transportes GLA, y la marca sueca Scania, pionera en soluciones de movilidad sustentable. A partir de mediados de noviembre, la compañía incorporará también camiones BIOGNL con 0% emisiones.
La medida se enmarca en el Plan Estratégico de Descarbonización 2024 de la compañía, que contempla acciones para disminuir las emisiones en los alcances 1, 2 y 3 —estos últimos representan el 97% de la huella de carbono total de Ventisqueros— y avanzar hacia la neutralidad de carbono al año 2045.
“Este camión representa más que una innovación logística: es un símbolo de cómo estamos llevando nuestros compromisos ambientales a la acción. Sabemos que el transporte tiene un rol clave en nuestra huella, y avanzar hacia soluciones como el biogás es parte de construir una acuicultura coherente, moderna y sostenible”, destacó Javier Calvo, Gerente Comercial de Ventisqueros.
El camión pertenece a Transportes GLA, uno de los partners logísticos estratégicos de Ventisqueros, que ha sido clave en el desarrollo de soluciones más sostenibles para la industria acuícola. La unidad —equipada con tecnología de Scania— forma parte de una nueva generación de vehículos diseñados para reducir significativamente las emisiones y fomentar una transición energética en el transporte de carga
Con esta innovación, Ventisqueros no solo moderniza su flota, sino que también refuerza su compromiso con una movilidad sostenible, alineada con su propósito de ofrecer alimentos de clase mundial con un impacto positivo para las personas y el planeta.
Además del beneficio ambiental, el uso de biogás como combustible alternativo contribuye a fortalecer la economía circular, al aprovechar residuos orgánicos para generar energía limpia, local y renovable.
E-Site: Ventisqueros launches first salmon sea site powered entirely by renewable energy sources
• “We are adjusting the studies that would allow us to implement clean energy in three more centers. To achieve this, in this southern part of Chile, we still lack infrastructure, and from there, we extend an invitation to achieve greater public-private collaboration,” announced José Luis Vial, General Manager of Ventisqueros.
• Fidel Espinoza (PS), senator for the Los Lagos region, stated at the inauguration that “any investment that means sustainability is an immeasurable contribution to our future generations. We must support the salmon industry and demand it from Parliament.”
2023 marked a milestone for Chile's salmon industry: for the first time, it has a salmon sea site that runs entirely on clean energy, achieved by the Ventisqueros E-Site. It is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. In the north, both Norway and Canada already have some centers that run on clean energy.
In the presence of regional authorities such as Senator Fidel Espinoza (PS) and local authorities such as Mayor Luis Macías of Quemchi, where this center is located, Ventisqueros inaugurated and launched this milestone. Ventisqueros' E-Site is located on Isla Grande de Chiloé, specifically in the Tubildad sector, Quemchi commune, Los Lagos region..
José Luis Vial, CEO of Ventisqueros, stated that "Ventisqueros' E-Site is another step on the road to sustainability that we hope to replicate in other farming centers. This farming center, which operates on 100% renewable electricity, joins the processing plant and administrative offices that already use this clean energy to operate. Launching Ventisqueros' E-Site involved years of design, knocking on many doors, the collaboration of many people, and above all, conviction, because sometimes, breaking new ground in innovation is difficult, very difficult."
Announcement of new centers with clean energy
The occasion was used to announce the growth in salmon sea site that operate with non-conventional renewable energy. "We are already adjusting the studies that would allow us, eventually, to continue implementing clean energy in other centers and facilities of the company. To achieve this, there is still a lack of infrastructure in southern Chile, and we are therefore extending an invitation to achieve greater public-private collaboration," announced Ventisqueros CEO José Luis Vial.
Senator Espinoza (PS) and Ventisqueros E-Site
In his words, Senator Fidel Espinoza (PS) emphasized that this first salmon farming center operating 100% on clean energy “is a benchmark not only in Latin America, but also worldwide.”
“Any investment that promotes sustainability is an immeasurable contribution to our future generations. We must support the salmon industry and demand action from Parliament. Keep moving forward because this is the way forward, and you will always have us as authorities behind you,” he continued in his speech at the launch.
For his part, the mayor of Quemchi, Luis Macías, stated that "you (Ventisqueros) as a company have provided a lot of support to social and community organizations, and not all companies do that. For that reason, I want to congratulate you. The fact that the Fazenda Foundation, the neighborhood association, and the sports clubs are here today means a lot. All these things make Ventisqueros stand out from other companies," he said.
How Ventisqueros E-Site Works
An underwater electrical cable was brought from China, running 1.2 km under the sea from Tubildad, Isla Grande de Chiloé, to the farming center located at sea. This cable reaches a depth of 40 meters and transmits 23,000 volts, which are then converted to 400 volts to power the sea site. From there, under the international I-REC certification, it receives clean energy, both solar and wind.
The environmental benefits of Ventisqueros E-Site
- Reduction of more than 500 tons of CO2 in 21 months of
- Savings of more than 200,000 liters of oil during the production cycle..
Ventisqueros reinforces its leadership in sustainability with new logistics solutions and decarbonization goals
- The company took a new step towards more sustainable aquaculture by incorporating the use of certified biofuel in its salmon export shipments, in collaboration with Andes Integración Logística and the shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.
- “Sustainability is not an abstract concept; it is built day by day with strategic decisions, investment in technology, and a systemic view of our operations. Initiatives like these demonstrate that it is possible to move towards world-class salmon farming without compromising the planet we share,” noted Igor Stack, Technical Manager at Ventisqueros.
As part of its 2024 Strategic Decarbonization Plan, Ventisqueros began using certified biofuel in its international shipments, thanks to a partnership with Andes Integración Logística and the shipping company Hapag-Lloyd. With this measure, the company seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 in its GHG emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) and immediately reduce CO₂ emissions from shipping by 25%.
“These types of partnerships reflect our commitment to concrete climate action. We know that environmental challenges require cross-cutting responses, and logistics is a critical part of our footprint. Committing to biofuels is not just a technical decision, it is a statement of principles,” said Igor Stack, Technical Manager at Ventisqueros.
This progress complements the achievements already reported in the company's ESG 2024 Report, which highlights a cumulative reduction of 31% in CO₂ emissions in scopes 1 and 2 since 2019, as well as a 48% decrease in emissions intensity per ton produced. In addition, 79.1% of the energy used by Ventisqueros in 2024 came from non-conventional renewable sources, and the company is ISO 50001 certified for energy efficiency.
“Sustainability is not an abstract concept; it is built day by day with strategic decisions, investment in technology, and a systemic view of our operation. Initiatives like these demonstrate that it is possible to move toward world-class salmon farming without compromising the planet we share,” added Stack.
Ventisqueros has also recovered 97% of its industrial waste, and is making progress towards its Zero Waste program to achieve 100% recovery by 2026, and has maintained 100% renewable electricity supply since 2020 at its processing plant and administrative offices.
Ventisqueros refuerza su liderazgo en sostenibilidad con nuevas soluciones logísticas y metas de descarbonización
- La compañía dio un nuevo paso en su camino hacia una acuicultura más sostenible al incorporar el uso de biocombustible certificado en sus embarques de exportación de salmón, en colaboración con Andes Integración Logística y la naviera Hapag-Lloyd.
- “La sostenibilidad no es un concepto abstracto; se construye día a día con decisiones estratégicas, inversión en tecnología y una mirada sistémica de nuestra operación. Iniciativas como esta demuestran que es posible avanzar hacia una salmonicultura de clase mundial sin comprometer el planeta que compartimos”, agregó Igor Stack, Gerente Técnico de Ventisqueros.
Como parte de su Plan Estratégico de Descarbonización 2024, Ventisqueros comenzó a utilizar biocombustible certificado en sus embarques internacionales, gracias a una alianza con Andes Integración Logística y la naviera Hapag-Lloyd. Con esta medida, la compañía busca alcanzar la neutralidad de carbono al año 2045 en sus emisiones GEI (alcances 1, 2 y 3) y reducir de manera inmediata hasta un 25 % las emisiones de CO₂ por envíos navieros.
“Este tipo de alianzas refleja nuestro compromiso con la acción climática concreta. Sabemos que los desafíos ambientales requieren respuestas transversales y la logística es una parte crítica de nuestra huella. Apostar por biocombustibles no es solo una decisión técnica, es una declaración de principios”, afirmó Igor Stack, gerente Técnico de Ventisqueros.
El avance complementa los logros ya reportados en el Reporte ESG 2024 de la compañía, que destaca una reducción acumulada del 31 % en emisiones de CO₂ en los alcances 1 y 2 desde 2019, así como una disminución del 48 % en la intensidad de emisiones por tonelada producida. Además, el 79,1 % de la energía utilizada por Ventisqueros en 2024 provino de fuentes renovables no convencionales y la empresa cuenta con la certificación ISO 50001 de eficiencia energética.
“La sostenibilidad no es un concepto abstracto; se construye día a día con decisiones estratégicas, inversión en tecnología y una mirada sistémica de nuestra operación. Iniciativas como esta demuestran que es posible avanzar hacia una salmonicultura de clase mundial sin comprometer el planeta que compartimos”, agregó Stack.
Asimismo, Ventisqueros ha valorizado el 97 % de sus residuos industriales, avanza en su programa Zero Waste to Landfill para alcanzar un 100 % de valorización al 2026 y mantiene su abastecimiento eléctrico 100 % renovable desde 2020 en su planta de procesamiento y oficinas administrativas.
Contacto de prensa de Ventisqueros| Rodrigo Ansaldo | +569 9542 3767 | rodrigo.ansaldo@fullfunnel.cl
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