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ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Environmental Performance is one of the sustainability
axes whereby Ibersol seeks to measure the impact of its
activity and apply measures to reduce risks. From waste
management to energy management, all employees
play a vital role in the mission of preserving the planet.
All the units possess the Importing Packager Certificate,
collaborating with the national waste management sys-
tem coordinated by the Sociedade Ponto Verde. Selec-
tive separation of paper, plastic and glass packaging
waste, along with used food oils, is carried out daily.
Non-reusable containers for water, beer and other bev-
erages (non-returnable) are also collected in the scope
of the Verdoreca system, which helps lower the volume
of landfill-deposited waste.
Various measures have also been implemented to low-
er water and energy consumption. Several years ago
the Ibersol Group launched the E2Trade project in all
units. It aims to promote rational and efficient energy
use, helping lower consumption and consequent CO2
emissions in the atmosphere. To this respect invest-
ments were made in energy efficient lighting, and some
equipment was replaced by other more efficient equip-
ment to take best advantage of the energy used.
When drawing up its menus, Ibersol prefers to use
products of national origin, whenever possible in sea-
son. Food that is in season, during ideal harvest time,
is tastier and more nutritious and costs less for produc-
ers. The emphasis on Portuguese producers enhances
the value of national products, which positively impacts
the country’s economy. This likewise ensures maximum
freshness of ingredients and helps protect the envi-
ronment, in so far as transport and storage times are
reduced. The shorter transport time helps cut back on
CO2 emissions, reducing the ecological footprint of Iber-
sol’s supply chain.
Waste Management
The waste management system has been present in the
Ibersol Group since it began operations. In consistently
assures the separation of 100% of packaging waste ma-
terial and the recycling of used cooking oil.
To achieve these goals, we highlight two facts:
• 100% of the Group’s companies possess the Ponto
Verde Certificate, thereby helping develop the national
waste management system coordinated by the Socie-
dade Ponto Verde;
Environmental
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