Inspired by nature

By focusing our efforts on easing the pressure of the environmental threat of plastic pollution, AENOR has recognised Iberchem HQ as a centre committed to overcoming the challenges of waste pollution. 100% of our plastic waste is recycled, and 99% of total waste generated by Iberchem is recycled and reused, giving it a new lease on life. We are striving to do the same in each of our centres around the world.

We have implemented several strategies to minimise our energy consumption, such as using solar protection in office and laboratory buildings, reducing air conditioning costs, and installing two photovoltaic systems for self-consumption, one with a capacity of 108 kWp and the other with a capacity of 66 kWp, at our production centres.

As part of our commitment to actively reduce our carbon emissions, we have developed Decarbonisation Roadmaps for each of our manufacturing sites globally. This will ensure our business operations are in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C and ultimately adhering to Croda’s ambition of becoming net zero by 2050.

Water scarcity is becoming a common and urgent issue in many of the countries where we operate. To ease the strain, we have ensured 100% of the water used in our HQ production plant is made suitable for reuse and is therefore not wasted. Furthermore, over 75% of our facilities are adapted to reduce water consumption, by utilizing automatic taps, for example. In line with optimising our processes, we have also incorporated on-site cleaning or CIP (Clean in Place), which is essential for ensuring the hygiene and quality of the final product. Through our continuous efforts, by 2030 we aim to reduce our water use impact by 50% from our 2018 baseline.