Sustainability
Committed to a low-carbon economy
Bio Pappel strives to be an active part of the solution to climate change. That is why it has developed an efficient, replicable sustainability model, aligned with its corporate philosophy and focused on three key pillars: shared value, technological innovation, and environmental preservation.
Explore our Sustainability Report to learn about Bio Pappel’s initiatives that contribute to economic growth, social development, and the conservation of natural resources.
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Sustainability
Our environmental commitment
The company continuously innovates in the responsible use of resources, prioritizing energy efficiency and the reduction of its environmental footprint through circular economy practices and green technology.
Key actions:
- Recycling and management of a circular economy
- Efficient water consumption
- Co-generation of clean energy
- Optimized use of modes of transport
- Carbon capture
- Conservation of biodiversity
Urban Forest™
A circular model for the paper industry
Bio Pappel developed a unique circular economy model called Urban Forest™, an innovative system that extends the life cycle of paper through the collection, recycling, and reintegration of materials into new production processes.
Since 2010, we have achieved:
tons of paper and cardboard recycled
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million
tons of CO₂e captured
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million
Among the five largest paper recyclers throughout the Americas.
Bio-ENERGY
Sustainable energy from our processes
We have co-generated 85% of the energy we consume, using steam from industrial processes to drive high-efficiency gas turbines.
Water use
Water efficiency at a global level
We recycle 88.5% of the water used in our industrial processes, enabling us to achieve one of the lowest water consumption rates per ton of paper worldwide. This achievement earned us the international recognition of the Water Efficiency Award granted by Pulp and Paper International.
Environmental certifications
Bio Pappel has a robust system of certifications that validate its sustainable management at national and international levels:
