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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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

We have established the goal to become carbon-neutral year after year for the 2030 Agenda.

We work towards balancing our carbon emissions with specific actions that offset or reduce them. Combining internal and external action, we ensure that our impact on the environment is as low as possible.

We are carbon neutral

For the third consecutive year, we have received Carbon Neutral Certification as we offset 100% of our 2023 emissions thanks to the extensive plantations managed by Alvarez Forestal, one of the Group companies.

DECARBONISATION

Our next step towards a sustainable future.

We support the global initiative CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT (CDP) since 2022.

At the Armando Alvarez Group we are fully aware of the current challenges regarding emissions and climate change. We determine the environmental impacts caused by the Group companies, and we implement different steps to reduce our emissions and minimise the impact that our activities may have on the surroundings.

For the second year in a row we participated 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.

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

AGENDA 2030

We establish ambitious goals for 2030, which help us to provide a clear direction when it comes to allocating resources and work, while at the same time measuring and communicating our progress in a clear and transparent fashion.

Do you need to make your products more sustainable?

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We promote plastic circularity. Find out about our sustainable solutions.

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