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The Environment

Rubau is strongly committed to respecting and conserving our environment, which has enabled the development of innovative projects, one of the most important of these being the campaign Hormigónverde [Green Concrete]. This project involved the in-plant recycling of hot bituminous mixtures for the first time in Spain. Another project which deserves a mention is the book Gestión ambiental en la ejecución de obras [Environmental Management of Works], a pioneer work in the sector in the identification of the principal environmental factors in the construction process. Both of these are the result of efforts by the company to continually improve the environment since the company was certified under the ISO Standard 14001 in the year 2000.

Rubau’s numerous contributions in this area have received various awards, including the International SIM Prize in Italy and the European Award for the Environment.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

  • Ensure the protection of the environment, complying with legislation and environmental regulations, both national and international, as well as any other requirements and commitments that exist, and the prevention of pollution.
  • Establish the principles of continuous improvement in environmental activities.
  • Achieve a high level of client satisfaction regarding environmental management in the company’s work centres both nationally and internationally.
  • Ensure the meaningful integration of environmental management in all areas and activities of the company and establish firm commitments with the communities in which we operate.
  • Promote active participation and a sense of responsibility among all the company’s employees with respect to the impact of their work on the environment, employing the necessary training and information to this end.

 

CARBON FOOTPRINT REGISTRATION, OFFSETTING, AND CO₂ ABSORPTION PROJECTS

RUBAU has joined the Ministry’s initiative as a transparent company that discloses the emissions generated by its activities. The Carbon Footprint Registry, created by Royal Decree 163/2014, of March 14, records the efforts of Spanish organizations in calculating and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their activities. At the same time, it provides the possibility of offsetting all or part of their carbon footprint through a series of forestry projects located within the national territory. These projects integrate numerous environmental and social benefits, including the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, also known as carbon sequestration. All registered footprints must be accompanied by a reduction plan and are verified before registration. When an organization is recognized for reducing its footprint, it is because it meets strict criteria demonstrating a downward trend in emissions. To recognize an offset within the framework of the Registry, the CO₂ tons acquired must come from projects registered within it.

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