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

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 2023:

1.    SUSTAINABILITY:

Harinera del Mar S.XXI, in its HARIVASA plant (Noain), continues to focus on providing sustainable flours, more environmentally friendly: In 2023, the production of sustainable flours has been increasing and has reached 15% of its sales.

Sales details:

  • IN 2020: 1,699 tons of sustainable flours
  • IN 2021: 10,586 tons of sustainable flours
  • IN 2022: 23,286 tons of sustainable flours
  • IN 2023: 31,041 tons of sustainable flours (33% more than in 2022)

 

2.    CONSUMPTION:

Harinera del Mar S.XXI, at its HARIVASA plant (Noain), continues to work on reducing auxiliary materials and as a result:

The consumption of plastic film continues to decrease; in 2023, it has decreased by 14% compared to the average of the previous 3 years.

3.    WASTE:

Harinera del Mar S.XXI, at its HARIVASA plant (Noain), aims to reduce the waste generated in its facilities, and as a result:
The residue of contaminated cloths in 2023 has decreased by 21% compared to the average of the previous 3 years.

Year 2022:

  • SUSTAINABILITY: Over the last 3 years, the production of sustainable flours has reached 9% of our total production.
  • CONSUMPTION: In 2022, the consumption of plastic film has decreased by 11% compared to the average of the previous 3 years.
  • WASTE: In 2022, the consumption of aerosols has decreased by 41% compared to the average of the previous 3 years.

Year 2021

  • In 2021, water consumption has been reduced by 7.7%.
  • Additionally, in 2021, the consumption of paper sacks has been reduced by 2.5%.
  • Furthermore, the use of renewable electrical energy has increased to 70%.
  • Sustainable wheat: production has increased by 11%

 

Year 2020

  • In 2020, the consumption of paper has been reduced by over 30% compared to 2019.
  • Moreover, in 2020, the consumption of plastic film has decreased by 12% compared to 2019.
  • Sustainable wheat production has started: 5% of the total milled wheat.

 

Year 2019

  • Water consumption has decreased by 1% with a production increase of 1%.
  • The consumption of paper sacks has been reduced by 3.4%.
  • The consumption of office paper per ton produced has decreased by 2.4%

 

Year 2018

  • The consumption of office paper has been reduced by 14%.
  • The consumption of paper sacks has been reduced by 9%.
  • The residue of contaminated material has been reduced by 16% more than established in our environmental goals.

 

Year 2017

  • Water consumption has been reduced by 10% compared to the last 3 years.
  • The residue of industrial oil has been reduced by 28.5% compared to the last 3 year