QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENT

 

Commitment to quality and commitment to the environment.

 

In 1997 HARIVASA obtained the quality certificate ISO 9002, the first of Navarra flour industry to do so.

In the years 1998 and 1999 is when it is completed and implemented a management system of occupational hazards, according to the Law on Prevention of Occupational Risks, and already in 2000, this commitment affects the entire production process,minimizing pollutant emissions Using the criteria of energy efficiency, recycling allmaterials and, ultimately, preserving our environment in the best possible conditions.

Obtaining the certificate of ISO 14001 for environmental management the production of wheat flour, rye flour, special flours, germ and bran and commercialization of organic flour, marks a newmilestone in the history of the company, being the first to get in Spain and Europe.

During 2021 Harivasa has been the promoter and developer of the first certification of sustainable wheat and flour production in Spain together with Aenor and the AN group, being the objective of this certification to promote agriculture with the least possible impact on the environment and biodiversity.

During the year 2022 Harivasa has obtained the certification of sustainable flour producer. In this way, AENOR recognizes Harivasa's good practices to promote well understood sustainability, which implies the satisfaction of current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social welfare.  

Environmental quality policy

This company has received a grant co-financed at 50% by the European Regional Development Fund through the 2014-2020 ERDF Operational Program of Navarra

 

Actions in 2017

  • In 2017 we have reduced water consumption by 10% compared to the last 3 years.
  • In 2017 the use of industrial oil has been reduced by 28.5% compared to the last 3 years.

Actions in 2018

  • In 2018 we have reduced office paper consumption by 14%.
  • Also in 2018 we have reduced the consumption of paper sacks by 9%.
  • Consumption of contaminated material has decreased by 16% more than what is established in our environmental objectives.

Actions in 2019

  • In 2019 we have reduced 1% water use with a production increase of 1%.
  • Also in 2019 we have reduced 3,4% paper bags use.
  • In addition, the amount of paper consumed per Ton produced has decreased 2.4%.
  • Sustainable wheat: 0%.

Actions in 2020

  • In 2020 we have reduced paper consumption by more than 30% compared to 2019.
  • Also in 2020 we have reduced the consumption of plastic film by 12% compared to 2019.
  • Sustainable wheat: 5%.

Actions in 2021

  • In 2021 we have reduced water consumption by 7.7%.
  • Also in 2021 we have reduced the consumption of paper bags by 2.5%.
  • We have also increased the use of renewable electricity to 70%.
  • Sustainable wheat: 11%.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 2022

1. SUSTAINABILITY:

Since 2020 HARIVASA has been committed to making sustainable flours available to its customers, more respectful of the environment:

In the last 3 years, the production of sustainable flours has reached 9% of our total production

  • IN 2020: 1,699 tons of sustainable flours are sold
  • IN 2021: 10,586 tons of sustainable flours are sold (6 times more than in 2020)
  • IN 2022: 23,286 tons of sustainable flours are sold (2 times more than in 2021)

2. CONSUMPTION:

HARIVASA is committed to reducing plastic consumption and as a consequence:
The consumption of plastic film in 2022 has been reduced by 11% compared to the average of the previous 3 years.

3. WASTE:

HARIVASA also aims to reduce the waste generated in our facilities and as a consequence:
The consumption of aerosols in 2022 has been reduced by 41% compared to the average of the previous 3 years.