Ence, one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asturias in 2023

Ence Navia, the Asturian biofactory of the leading company in the production of cellulose and the generation of renewable energy with biomass, has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asturias in the Ranking Best Workplaces Asturias 2023. The prestigious Ranking, in its 3rd edition, has been announced today on the website of Great Place to Work®, a leader in the construction and certification of Excellent Workplaces.

Following a diagnosis of the organisational environment, which includes sending a questionnaire to employees and a specific evaluation of the people management culture, Ence has obtained this recognition, which proves that it is an organisation with a culture of high trust, in which its employees are motivated to give the best of themselves.

Specifically, the results of the survey reveal the special valuation that special and unique benefits are offered (80%), and the perception of wanting to work in the company for a long time (88%).

Among the main People Management strategies implemented by Ence Navia is its work to promote inclusion, diversity and equality measures, as well as the autonomy and empowerment of people and commitment to the environment.

For María Luz Sánchez Galán, director of the Ence Navia biofactory, “being recognised as the Best Company to Work For in Spain is an endorsement of all the efforts we make every day to promote quality employment, committed to the safety and well-being of people, their personal development and employment opportunities in rural areas. It also recognises our commitment to equal opportunities. Today we are proud because this recognition endorses that our entire team strives to achieve common goals,” explains Sánchez Galán.

“There is no doubt that Ence has employees who are committed and connected to the culture of the organisation”. Congratulations,” concludes Isabel López, Great Place to Work® Consultant.

Great Place to Work® is the consulting firm that for more than 30 years has been working with companies around the world to identify, create and maintain high-trust, high-performance cultures by helping organisations become Best Places to Work.

About Ence Navia

Ence Energía y Celulosa is a company that is firmly committed to respect for the environment and sustainability in all its operations, as well as to promoting the bioeconomy.

Our company’s activity is based on the use of raw materials of biological, renewable and indigenous origin. These natural products are used to manufacture pulp of the highest quality, which is used to produce a wide range of everyday paper products that are environmentally friendly and recyclable, making our lives easier.

The biofactory in Navia (Asturias) is Ence’s largest production centre and a benchmark in the European eucalyptus pulp market. It is home to a production process that has achieved self-sufficiency and surplus energy production, while at the same time setting an example in terms of sustainability and environmental excellence.

[1] The Trust Index© signifies the degree of trust that exists in the 3 relationships that are evaluated in the Great Place to Work® Model. All companies that want to qualify for the recognition