Iberian Cartonplast has got the 'Calculate-Reduce' stamp, granted by the Spanish Office for Climate Change (OECC) within the framework of the process of Carbon Footprint Registry, Compensation and CO2 Absorption Projects, established by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITERD).
This seal is awarded to organizations that calculate and record their carbon footprint for a minimum of four years, have a plan to reduce their emissions and make a reduction commitment effective. In this sense, Cartonplast Ibérica has achieved a reduction in the average emission intensity of 1,01% compared to the 2019-2021 three-year period, for scopes 1+2 and 3.
The scope ranges from direct emissions from the company's fuel burning (scope 1) to indirect emissions generated by electricity consumption (scope 2) and third-party emissions linked to the company's activities such as transportation, waste management. , etc. (scope 3). Cartonplast has achieved its objectives in all of them thanks to a rigorous strategy of containment, reduction and modernization of its facilities and processes.
A commitment to sustainability in DNA
During this period (2019-22), the company has implemented various actions that have prevented the emission of 270 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere:
- Photovoltaic panels in Parla: As part of its focus on sustainable energy generation, Cartonplast has installed photovoltaic panels at its headquarters in Parla, thus contributing to the production of clean energy and reducing its dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
- Replacement of efficient air conditioning equipment: The company has made progress in energy efficiency by replacing its aging air conditioning equipment with more modern and efficient systems that use refrigerants with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP).
- Transition to LED lighting: In an effort to reduce its energy consumption and associated emissions, Cartonplast has replaced old lamps with LED lighting, a more efficient and environmentally friendly option.
- Photovoltaic panels in Poolplaca: In addition to its main headquarters, Cartonplast has extended its adoption of photovoltaic panels to other facilities, such as Poolplaca, to further boost renewable energy generation.
- Reduction of water and chemical product consumption: The company has implemented water conservation practices and reduced the use of chemicals, especially in the operation of the new 14.000 machine in Portugal. This not only reduces emissions, but also minimizes environmental impact.
- Comprehensive plan to reduce electricity consumption: Cartonplast has developed an exhaustive plan to reduce and optimize electricity consumption in all its plants. This strategy ranges from energy generation to demand management, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Efficient transportation with Joanca gas trucks: The company has improved its transport fleet by adopting trucks that run on Joanca gas, a greener alternative compared to traditional fossil fuels. This measure reduces emissions associated with the transportation of goods.
