In the environmental area, we have set ourselves the goal of reducing our scope 1 emissions by 30% by 2030, and our scope 2 emissions by 40% by 2035, with a view to becoming net zero by 2050. In addition, we have set ourselves the goal of reducing water use by 40% by 2040 in areas of water stress.
The other major challenges are circular economy and biodiversity projects.
We are also constantly revising our operational activities in order to not incur in any ecosystem disturbance, including deforestation. We are working on including this commitment in the next update of our environmental policy.
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Thanks to the production of green hydrogen from water electrolysis, Enaex can use this gas to produce ammonia, the raw material for ammonium nitrate, manufactured at the Prillex America plant in Mejillones.
The Company seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a greener mining industry.
See moreIn order to have more sustainable operations and align with customers and their challenges, Enaex is committed to decarbonization in the production of clean ammonium nitrate.
Thanks to new contracts, during 2023 the first shipment of Clean Ammonia will arrive to be used in the Prillex America Plant, along with all relevant international certifications.
Taking advantage of the facilities in Cachimayo, Peru – where everything from hydrogen to ammonia is produced – the company plans to have a clean product by the end of 2023.
To this end, improvements are being made at the Peruvian plant, ranging from using renewable energy sources to cutting-edge technology to reduce the greenhouse effect of the nitric acid plant.
Enaex Brasil installed its first plant powered by solar energy. Since February 2023, the first photovoltaic plant has been in operation at the Escada facilities, supplying renewable energy to the operation.
In total, there are 248 modules that generate a power of 135.16kW. In other words: enough power to supply electricity to 100 households.
See moreThe Carbon Footprint is the total emissions of CO2 and other Greenhouse Gases (GHG) into the atmosphere generated by an individual, organization, event, or product.
These emissions are quantified according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s international standard (and are expressed in metric tons ofCO2 equivalent (CO2e).
Calculating the Carbon Footprint is the first big step to know and manage the primary sources of GHG emissions of a process, obtaining a strategic tool to communicate, endorse, disseminate and multiply the exercise of environmental responsibility, adding value to the company.
The carbon footprint includes direct and indirect emissions:
During the year 2022, we did not have any administrative sanction in environmental matters (no fine, revocation, facility closure or suspension of operation).
Water management is handled at the local level. Each plant/subsidiary generates an action plan according to its needs, operations, and environmental and legislative compliance; however, the company is committed to the environment and the careful use of resources, so its main focus is its efficient service.
Enaex manages the environmental aspects of its operations, trying to reduce the possible impacts generated.
Enaex has managed to reduce GHG emissions to the atmosphere since 2007. By implementing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects for the abatement and monitoring GHG emissions within its production plants, managing to enter the United Nations carbon credits market and issuing Certified Emission Reductions (CERs).
The policy is to comply with current legislation, regulations, standards, and protocols applicable to all plants and subsidiaries.
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Since 2010, the company has developed energy efficiency projects that have achieved a significant reduction in operating costs and, at the same time, an indirect decrease in CO2 equivalent emissions.
