About us New technologies Marketing and Trading Press Sustainability 2G Hugoton Project RBSA Sustainability Strategic consulting GHG emission control systems Commitment to the community Start Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability The rational use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment are the tools that are currently available to build a more sustainable world. For Abengoa Bioenergía, this sustainability is based on two pillars. On the one hand, the development of technologies that allow the provision of clean energy sources, and on the other, focusing on social commitment and environmental education. Based on these considerations, Abengoa Bioenergía is dedicated to the development of biofuels for transportation, bioethanol and biodiesel, among others, as well as chemical bioproducts that use biomass (cereals, sugar cane, cellulosic biomass, oilseeds) as raw material. Biofuels are used in the production of gasoline additives (ETBE) or in direct blends with gasoline or diesel. Abengoa Bioenergía is also developing new biofuels (kerosene for aviation and biodiesel from sugars). Chemical bioproducts will be identical to those currently produced by the petrochemical industry in terms of functionality but, in turn, more sustainable and will be targeted for immediate replacement within existing markets. As renewable energy sources, biofuels and chemical bioproducts reduce CO 2 emissions and contribute to the security and diversification of the energy supply, reducing dependence on fossil fuels used in the automotive, aviation and petrochemical industries and collaborate in the compliance with the Kyoto Protocol. On the other hand, Abengoa Bioenergía dedicates part of its efforts and resources to supporting activities that influence the improvement of the quality of life and the training of people. Sustainable development policy Abengoa Bioenergía's main objective is to become recognized as a world leader in the production of biofuels and in the development of innovative technological solutions that contribute to the sustainability of the transport sector and in the manufacture of biochemical products. This objective can only be achieved if the development of all its activities is closely linked to the basic pillars of sustainability. Abengoa Bioenergía defines the following sustainability actions in its mission, vision and values, which cover and direct all its actions Value creation. Certification of raw materials. Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Personal and professional development of employees. Efficient use of natural resources. All these actions try to contribute to the improvement of the environment not only economic but also social and environmental and, therefore, the interest and well-being not only of the people who work in the company, but of all the people, organizations and communities of its environment. From an environmental point of view, Abengoa Bioenergía mainly contributes biofuels to society. But in addition, it has strict environmental control in the performance of its activities. To ensure the environmental management system, companies are accredited according to the international standard ISO14001: 2004 and an open and transparent communication is maintained with local administrations. Actions towards sustainability Desde su nacimiento, la compañía ha focalizado su estrategia en el impulso de tecnologías que contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible, entre las que destacan: Producción de biocombustibles a partir de biomasa lignocelulósica. Desarrollo de tecnologías alternativas de generación de energía eléctrica renovable. Desarrollo de sistemas de producción de biomasa lignocelulósica bajo esquemas sostenibles, evitando la deforestación y el uso de zonas de alta biodiversidad. Proyectos de demostración de sistemas de producción híbrida para llevar la tecnología a escala comercial. Mejora del ciclo de vida de las instalaciones y procesos productivos, incrementando el ahorro de emisiones de CO2 en el sector transporte. Desarrollo de un estándar propio de certificación (RBSA) para demostrar la sostenibilidad de los biocombustibles producidos. Desarrollar procesos de valorización de las fracciones de residuos sólidos urbanos para la producción de biocombustibles. Desarrollar y aplicar procesos catalíticos para la producción de biocombustibles y bioproductos. Desarrollar y mejorar nuevas enzimas para la degradación de la celulosa. El objetivo principal es ser una referencia como líder mundial en la producción de biocombustibles, desarrollando soluciones innovadoras y avanzando en la tecnología de biorrefinería, basando todas las actividades en el respeto al medioambiente, el desarrollo social y la sostenibilidad económica. Buscar: Inicio Abengoa Mapa Web Empleo Contacto RSS Política de cookies Spanish English Português © 2011 Abengoa Bioenergía, SA All rights reserved