Environment

Committed to our environment

We have chosen a transition model towards a circular economy that will guarantee sustainable growth over time, promoting natural resource optimisation, reducing the use of raw material and reusing waste products by recycling and giving them new life.

We promote resource circularity in our business activities

Plastics
solutions

We offer sustainable solutions for packaging, containers, agriculture and geosynthetics.

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Forestry
management

We sustainably manage over 3,500 hectares of forest land.

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Renewable
energy

We produce renewable energy from the waste biomass originating from our forests.

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Railway transportation

We transport goods using a safe, high-quality and sustainable logistics service.

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Environmental Goals for 2030

We have defined our governance goals for 2030 with a view to a more responsible future, in alignment with global challenges. These goals can be divided into two main lines of action: sustainability in the value chain, and fostering a culture based on corporate ethics and compliance.

OBJECTIVES

We aspire to recycle 95% of this type of waste products, turning them into useful resources, thus avoiding their end of life in a landfill.

Inert waste is made up of products that do not undergo significant physical, chemical or biological changes over time. This objective aims to encourage recycling or recovery, making new materials and reducing the environmental impact associated with their end of life. Thus we contribute to a more circular and sustainable economy.

88%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Current year

REFERENCE YEAR

We are committed to ensuring that by 2030 none of these waste products are sent to landfill at their end of life cycle. We look for safe and sustainable alternatives instead, such as reuse or recycling.

Hazardous waste means products that, due to their chemical or biological features, pose a risk to health or to the environment (e.g.: used oils, solvents or batteries). This goal supports our commitment to environmental protection by preventing soil, water and air contamination, and by promoting the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies and responsible practises in managing used materials.

97%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Current year

REFERENCE YEAR

OBJECTIVES

We have optimised the design and manufacture of our products, using fewer plastic materials without compromising their functionality or their quality.

This entails committing to innovating processes and adding state-of-the-art technologies to make the products increasingly thinner, lighter and more efficient, thus saving on a significant volume of raw materials equivalent to 20,000 tonnes. This approach not only reduces the use of natural resources, but also the waste generated accordingly, hence aligning with our sustainability and circular economy principles.

37%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

2018

REFERENCE YEAR

We encourage actions to improve energy efficiency in our processes, operations and overall activities. We currently use 100% renewable energy, and we are optimising the use of energy resources thanks to this -30 GWh reduction, reducing CO2 emissions and further minimising our environmental impact.

45%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

2020

REFERENCE YEAR

OBJECTIVES

We ensure that all our extrusion plants have strict practises in place to prevent the potential loss of plastic pellets into the environment. This certification acknowledges our commitment to responsible management, fostering a cleaner, safer work environment that contributes to protecting the environment.

83%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

2020

REFERENCE

YEAR

We aim to obtain ISO 14001 certification (Environmental Management System), which certifies the implementation of a management platform to ensure control and continuous improvement of our environmental performance. This certification also proves our commitment to responsible management of resources, reduction of our negative impact on the environment and compliance with environmental regulations. By obtaining ISO 14001 certification, we consolidate our sustainable approach, guaranteeing that all of our operations are increasingly efficient and environmentally-friendly.

42%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

2020

REFERENCE YEAR

OBJECTIVES

We have a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all our operational areas. This includes direct emissions from our activities (scope 1), indirect emissions from electricity consumption (scope 2) and emissions throughout our supply chain (scope 3).

The plan sets out specific steps and clear goals to reduce and offset our emissions, in alignment with global climate goals and guaranteeing a transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly business model.

100%

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT

2023

REFERENCE YEAR

We are committed to reducing our absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 34.7% by 2033. Through a combination of internal and external measures, we ensure that we minimize our environmental impact and guarantee a transition to a more sustainable and responsible business model.

in progress

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT Scope 1 and 2

in progress

DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT Scope 3

2024

Baseline year

GOCIRCULARPLASTICS

We have developed a plastics sustainability plan based on a transition model towards a circular economy, promoting changes in the industry towards the use of circular plastics.

Climate change and emissions

Our commitment to decarbonization

At the Armando Alvarez Group, we address current challenges in terms of emissions and climate change. We determine the environmental impacts generated by the Group’s companies and implement different measures to reduce our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and minimize the impact that our activities can have on the environment. We do this through measurable actions aligned with global climate objectives.

In 2025, we made significant progress by setting ambitious targets to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. We are focused on reducing absolute direct GHG emissions and managing indirect emissions from our value chain.

What are our decarbonization targets for 2033?

  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55.2%.

  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 34.7%.

Committed to science-based climate action

Our targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, confirming that they are aligned with climate science and the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, in line with the Paris Agreement. SBTi is an internationally recognized organization that assesses and validates companies’ emissions reduction targets, ensuring that they are consistent with the levels of decarbonization required to meet the Paris Agreement targets. This validation reinforces the transparency of our climate strategy and demonstrates our commitment to the transition to a low-carbon economy.

We support the global initiative CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT (CDP)

Since 2022 we participate in the CDP project, a powerful initiative that involves companies, investors and governments in a joint effort to publicise, measure and manage carbon emissions. By joining forces, all of the stakeholders can identify areas for improvement and opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint.

We continue to promote change, guided by our determination to build a more sustainable world, facing the environmental challenges head-on.

We are carbon neutral*

Since 2021, we have obtained the Carbon Neutral Declaration annually, offsetting 100% of our emissions, which we are currently unable to reduce.

While our goal is to directly reduce our emissions, we use reliable offsetting mechanisms to mitigate our environmental impact. Thanks to the extensive plantations managed by Alvarez Forestal, a company belonging to the Group, we are able to neutralize our impact while continuing to move towards decarbonization.

* (in scopes 1 and 2)

Would you like to reduce your environmental impact by offsetting your emissions?

At Alvarez Forestal we absorb much more emissions than the Group produces. If you need to offset your carbon footprint, contact us and we will provide you with information on how to offset it.

Sustainable and efficient resources

Within our ongoing improvement strategy, we work to ensure an efficient use of the resources and raw materials that we use in our production processes. We promote a culture of environmental awareness among employees, because participation by all of the organisation members in identifying opportunities for savings and implementing sustainable practises is key to achieving significant results.

Raw materials

We use the highest-quality raw materials in the manufacture of our plastic products. We prioritise the use of certified recycled materials, as well as bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable materials, to guarantee the sustainability of our supply sources.

We are also committed to efficient practises and conservation, in alignment with our undertaking to promote a circular economy.

Water

We implement efficient measures and practises to reduce consumption and minimise water waste. To this end we installed technologies and management systems to optimise its use at each stage of production. This includes the use of more efficient closed-circuit equipment and processes that reduce water consumption by over 90%, compared to open systems.

Electricity

Reducing energy consumption and implementing energy efficiency measures is another one of our priorities. 97% of the Group companies’ energy consumption comes from 100% renewable sources. We also have Biomasa de Cantabria, our electricity central that is in the renewable energy sector. It generates 10.8 megawatts using as fuel forestry waste biomass that originates from another of the Group’s companies, Alvarez Forestal.

ECOinitiatives

We participate in several initiatives that generate a positive impact on our environment.

Alvarez Forestal

Operation Clean Sweep

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Circular Plastics Alliance

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We preserve biodiversity

We know it is important to maintain and preserve natural ecosystems and the species living there in order to guarantee a sustainable future. To achieve this goal, we have implemented a wide range of measures and policies that prove our commitment to environmental protection.

We perform a prior analysis of the significant direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity, taking into account the effects on vegetation and fauna, the landscape, changes in air quality and nuisances to the surrounding population.

We adopt responsible business practises that minimise our impact on ecosystems:

  • We use natural resources efficiently

  • We reduce waste generation in our manufacturing processes

  • We use renewable energy sources

  • We sustainably manage over 3,500 hectares of forest land

  • We have a responsible procurement policy in place

  • We promote sustainable agricultural practises

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