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Cemex’s cement plant in Morata de Jalón, Zaragoza, Spain, became the first cement plant in Europe to receive the ‘Zero Waste’ certification from AENOR, the Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification.
The ‘Zero Waste’ certificate from AENOR certifies that the waste generated is managed responsibly, prioritising its transformation into secondary raw materials that can be reincorporated into the production chain.
The plant was recognised for the recovery of at least 90% of the waste generated in the industrial process, avoiding its disposal in landfills.
In addition to this certification, the Morata de Jalón plant holds the Government of Aragón’s Circular Seal, ISO50001 standard, and ISO14001 standard for its environmental management. The plant has also received the RSA+ seal, and the Business Excellence bronze seal, a certification also awarded by the Government of Aragón.
Alfonso Conde, director of Morata de Jalón cement plant, commented: “This certificate is the result of the team at Morata’s constant effort to minimise our ecological footprint. Cemex is committed to practices that promote recycling, reuse, and material/energy recovery, and this recognition validates our efficient resource management strategy.”
