Ence’s pulp mill in Pontevedra received nearly 400 visitors during the first half of the year. These people were able to see, first hand, how the pulp production and renewable energy generation processes are developed in these facilities.
The company considers environmental education to be fundamental to continue advancing towards a more sustainable future, as it contributes to creating greater awareness of the environment and its care. It also considers it essential to make the professional opportunities that the industry and renewable energies represent visible to young students. For this reason, a large number of these visits came from schools and universities in the geographical areas close to the plant.
Based on transparency and proximity, also pillars of Ence’s commitment to society, neighborhood groups, sports and cultural entities have also been received at the biofactory in order to bring Ence’s processes closer to society and promote their knowledge.
During these visits, attendees have the opportunity to learn about the company’s business model, based on circular production processes, in which all raw materials are used and the consumption of natural resources and waste generation are minimized, resulting in cellulose products of natural origin, biodegradable and recyclable, as well as generating renewable energy from biomass.
Ence’s Pontevedra plant has been repeatedly recognized for its excellent environmental performance. Among the most outstanding awards and certifications are the AENOR 2023 Award for two decades of environmental care, recognition by Sustainalitycs as the leading company in its sector worldwide in ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria, and the Ecovadis Platinum Medal, which identifies Ence as a world leader in sustainability. The plant has also received the Nordic Swan ecolabel from the Nordic countries, the European Commission’s Gold Medal for environmental improvement, and AENOR’s “Zero Waste” certificate. The biomass it uses also has the “Sure” certificate, which guarantees its sustainability.
Through these visits, Ence seeks to transmit its strategic values; specifically, the importance of responsible production and consumption, as well as the commitment to environmental care. All this in order to continue moving towards decarbonization and circular bioeconomy, while generating sustainable employment and wealth in the territory.
