Lactalis Invests in Sustainability and Employment in Castilla-La Mancha

Lactalis, a leading dairy company, has reaffirmed its commitment to Castilla-La Mancha in 2024 with a significant investment in its Villarrobledo and Marchamalo plants. The company has invested over 8.5 million euros in the plants, creating 889 direct jobs and collecting over 26 million liters of milk in 83 municipalities. Lactalis has also promoted decarbonization of its activity with photovoltaic plants, providing 23% and 10% of its electricity consumption with clean energy. The company's commitment to sustainability and employment has a positive impact on the community, with initiatives such as food donation, recognition of quality, and support for local grassroots sports.

Key Takeaways:

• Lactalis has invested over 8.5 million euros in its Villarrobledo and Marchamalo plants, creating 889 direct jobs in Castilla-La Mancha.
• The company collects over 26 million liters of milk in 83 municipalities, with 100% of cow milk certified for animal welfare.
• Lactalis promotes decarbonization of its activity with photovoltaic plants, providing 23% and 10% of its electricity consumption with clean energy.
• The company has a significant presence in Castilla-La Mancha, with two of its most important plants located in the region.
• Lactalis has a firm commitment to its community through social, cultural, educational, and sports initiatives, including food donation, recognition of quality, and support for local grassroots sports.
• The company has a multi-local commitment, with eight plants nationwide, collaborating with 1,458 farms in 415 municipalities, and employing over 2,600 people.

Statistics:

• Lactalis has invested over 8.5 million euros in its Villarrobledo and Marchamalo plants.
• The company has created 889 direct jobs in Castilla-La Mancha.
• Lactalis collects over 26 million liters of milk in 83 municipalities.
• 100% of cow milk collected is Animal Welfare certified.
• The company provides 23% and 10% of its electricity consumption with clean energy.
• Lactalis has a workforce of 2,600 people nationwide.
• The company collaborates with 1,458 farms in 415 municipalities.

Sources:

• Lactalis press release, dated September 16 [See original text for reference]
• 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report [Source not explicitly stated in the original text]
• Interview with Francisco José Redondo, Industrial Director of Lactalis Forlasa
• Interview with Vincent De Salins, Director of the Marchamalo plant (Guadalajara)