XEAL renews its ISO and EMAS certifications

• At the end of May, the environmental audits for the renewal of these certifications were carried out with satisfactory results.
• Specifically, the iso 14001 and EMAS certifications have been renewed. 
• THE EMAS SYSTEM IS THE COMMUNITY RULE FOR ECO-MANAGEMENT AND ECO-AUDIT, DEVELOPED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION, WHICH RECOGNIZES THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED AN ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM (EMA SYSTEM).sgma) AND HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITS.

A central part of the management model at Xallas Electricidad y Aleaciones, XEAL,is the inclusion of ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) criteria, hence the importance of the renewal of the ISO 14001 and EMAS certifications, following the environmental audits carried out by an independent body at the end of May.

Organizations recognized under EMAS are those that have a defined environmental policy, use an environmental management system and periodically report on the performance of this system through an environmental statement verified by independent bodies.

This document, which is an exercise in transparency recognized by all stakeholders, including public administrations, reflects the organization's efforts and responsibility to implement an environmental management system and comply with its requirements.

María Couto,  XEAL's CEO, stated emphatically that "it is very important to highlight the value of these certifications for us because they are a reflection of Xeal's commitment to ESG criteria and ongoing improvement".

Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG policies are, together with its investment plan, the company's main focuses at this time.

Xeal committed to invest 28 million euros in the 2019-2024 period, in line with its four strategic axes: maximum commitment to workers' safety and health ; respect for the environment and compliance with environmental regulations; long-term care and maintenance of assets; and improved  efficiency and productivity for enhanced competitiveness. The investment plan is progressing according to schedule.