Recycling and Reforestation

The reuse and recycling of natural resources is the key to business sustainability. Sando has established recycling programs in all of its offices and projects. It is committed to making recycling a fundamental element in all of its activities.

Examples:

• In the area of reforestation, Sando’s mining operations are a model of environmental responsibility.

• At Sando’s plant in La Cabaña, Sevilla, aggregates are extracted in an environmentally responsible manner: the surface soil of the agricultural land is removed, when the layer of aggregate is reached, an established amount is removed and treated in the plant.

• Later, the following procedure is applied: the removed aggregates are replaced with treated and classified rubble, then a layer of the previously extracted inert filler, to be covered in turn by the surface soil. Thus, the land is regenerated, oxygenated, levelled and apt for agricultural use.

Actions:

Environmental responsibility is incorporated within all company procedures with specific principles and actions.

• Creation of internal campaigns to determine best environmental practices.
• Incorporation of recycled and recyclable materials.
• Rational use of energy resources.
• Programs to reduce consumption and encourage saving.
  
• Integration of suppliers and subcontractors in environmental objectives.
• Establishment of mechanisms to prevent pollution.
• Reduction of impact of projects on the landscape during execution.
• Compliance with ISO-14001 norms for Environmental Management Systems.
• Recycling of paper and gradual reduction of consumption using digital supports.
• Collection of electrical waste in authorised locations.  
• Establishment of annual environmental goals and objectives.