6.1 Environmental framework and priorities Our commitment to the environment dates back to 1998 when Irizar became the first European coach manufacturer to obtain ISO14001 certification. In 2000 we were the first major Spanish company to win the European Quality Prize (awarded by EFQM), whose evaluation also took into account environmental criteria (use and consumption of resources, conservation, emissions into the atmosphere, waste and recycling, recyclability of coaches, etc.). Irizar e-mobility is also demonstrating its environmental commitment by moving towards ISO14001 certification in 2020, and is focusing its efforts on minimizing polluting substances and the impact of its vehicles on the environment. From those first steps in which we brought environmental aspects into our activity to the present day, Irizar has evolved and increased its commitment to protecting the environment and achieving more sustainable and efficient ways of working and products. Our continuous progress, as environmental pioneers, is reflected in this and in previous Sustainability Reports. The most significant principles governing Irizar’s environmental policy include the gradual reduction of CO2 emissions and contaminating substances, as well as the introduction of environmental criteria in the design of its products, encouraging a spirit of respect towards the environment among its people, employees and partners.
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The generation and use of more and more renewable energy in our plants.
• The incorporation of Best Available Technologies (BAT) in our manufacturing processes. •
The constant search for the best solutions for achieving the maximum reduction of VOC emissions. We can highlight our firm commitment to incorporating water-based paint into all our painting processes and recycling 100% of the solvents used in the painting process.
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Eco-efficiency and Eco-innovation - The implementation of measures for progressively reducing the environmental impact of the product.
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Responsible energy consumption and reduction of consumption, minimizing the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere.
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The promotion of the commitment of the people and deployment of the environmental management system in all the plants.
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Promotion, transparency and efficiency of resources throughout the supply chain, directly influencing suppliers.
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Support initiatives and campaigns with special emphasis on meeting the sustainability criteria in the extraction and processing of raw materials.
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Circular economy projects, focused on optimizing consumption and minimizing waste with landfill disposal, maximizing reuse or recycling.