Author name: Comunicaciones Austral

Austral Group has implemented modern technology for the treatment of effluents within the production process. We remove oils, solids, and fats present in the water through physical and chemical processes that ensure proper treatment, complying with the Maximum Permissible Limits (MPL) established in Supreme Decree No. 010-2018 MINAM.

In 2016, we invested USD 30 million in the construction of the modern and eco-efficient anchovy vessel Don Ole. Moving forward with the fleet modernization plan, in 2022, we incorporated the VEA F/V, which meets high technological, environmental, and safety standards.

We continue to invest in improving our fleet through engine enhancements to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency, eco-efficient energy consumption systems, radar implementation, enhanced living conditions, and technology for refrigeration systems.

Currently, our 3 plants located in the north-central region of the country have switched their energy matrix to natural gas, thus promoting the use of a more environmentally-friendly fuel. The first project to change the energy matrix took place at the Pisco plant with an investment of approximately USD 2.7 million, followed by the Chancay plant with an investment of USD 1.8 million, and finally the Coishco plant with an investment of USD 1.9 million.

We carry out environmental awareness and education activities such as training and eco-talk programs, beach clean-ups, environmental contests and fairs, recycling promotion, and other cleaner production and circular economy initiatives.