- Cepsa will also replace the labels of these products with 100% recycled plastic alternatives
- The company will avoid the use of 350 tons of virgin plastics annually and will reduce annual CO2 emissions by 430 tons
- The new packaging line at the lubricants manufacturing plant in San Roque (Cádiz) will package 1, 4 and 5 liter products
- This initiative is part of the company's new 2030 strategy and its commitment to increase the circularity of its waste by 50% by 2030
The company, in addition to having made modifications to the composition of its one-, four- and five-liter containers, which are recycled in the yellow container, will soon be replacing the current 20-liter plastic drums with metal ones.
In addition, the smaller containers will begin to be used in the new lubricant manufacturing and packaging line in San Roque, which also represents an improvement in terms of efficiency and reduced energy consumption, demonstrating Cepsa's growing commitment to sustainability.
Sonia Granados, Director of Marketing for Commercial & Clean Energies said: "As a company we are aware of the need to implement the circular economy across all of our activity and to promote it globally throughout society. Making projects of this nature a reality allows us to continue advancing in our strategy to promote sustainability and efficiency in the use of resources in all our activities".
This action represents a new step forward for Cepsa, which is once again a pioneer within its sector after having begun using packaging with 30% recycled plastics in 2018, thus becoming one of the first energy companies to implement this measure.
Increased circular economy targets
In line with its 'Positive Motion' strategy to lead sustainable mobility in Spain and Portugal and be a benchmark in the energy transition, Cepsa has recently announced its new circular economy objectives. The company is committed to increasing the circularity of waste generated by its operations by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This commitment involves the reduction, recycling and recovery of 8,000 tons of waste at its main industrial centers in Andalusia.
Cepsa is promoting the achievement of this ambitious goal through the implementation of new technologies, the development of waste co-processing projects and the identification of synergies with other companies to promote industrial symbiosis.
