Devesa & Calvo, a firm known for their work in business law, successfully completed the execution of a criminal risk prevention plan for Planeta Huerto, an organic product and healthy nutrition retailer. The project involved months of deep analysis and collaborative effort between members of the company and the law firm, culminating in a comprehensive program designed to address potential criminal liabilities before they arise.
Companies that properly design and implement crime risk prevention plans can reduce or eliminate liability linked to future offenses by managers or employees, as well as liabilities tied to activities that benefit the business. Criminal liability can lead to substantial penalties, disqualifications from contracts with public administrations, or, in the most serious scenarios, the closure or dissolution of the company involved. The plan implemented for Planeta Huerto aimed to mitigate these risks by establishing clear governance, controls, and monitoring processes across the organization.
Juan José Cortes, consulting advocate at Devesa & Calvo and the project lead, notes that more companies recognize the value of criminal risk prevention plans. These efforts are seen not only as a tool for process improvement and risk detection, but as a way to protect the income statement and the company’s assets. Cortes also highlighted the successful collaboration with the Planeta Huerto team, led by CEO Pablo Sánchez, praising the commitment to excellence and continuous improvement that runs through both organizations.
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Planeta Huerto, a reference in e-commerce for organic products, is owned by Carrefour through its Greenweez division. The business began with the initiative of Alfonso and Pablo Sánchez and relocated its headquarters at the end of 2019. The new location in Polígono de Canastell, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, was chosen to increase logistics capacity and to better accommodate the growing team. The relocation marked a strategic step in strengthening the company’s operations and delivery capabilities to meet rising demand.