(103-1) We use natural resources in the most efficient way, since the permanence of our business over time depends on this. For this reason, we implement best practices for energy saving, the correct disposal of solid waste, the management of dumping and the control of atmospheric emissions.
(103-2)
Our Environmental Policy directs the efficient management of natural resources, taking into account the Stakeholders identified for the organization and leveraging our operation towards the future. For this reason, we demonstrated the correct use of resources by meeting the socio-environmental goals defined in the short, medium and long term.
We maintain controls for:
Adequately separate the waste, decrease its generation and ensure its correct disposal.
Achieve proper management of all the chemicals we use in our processes.
Measure the quality of the physical environment media and, according to the results, establish action plans.
Improve and promote the optimization of natural resources.
Mitigate air pollutants from fixed and mobile sources.
Improve soil stability and avoid soil degradation.
Promote the sustainable use of water and biological resources.
Avoid environmental accidents.
(103-3)
We installed containers for the adequate separation of waste in the area of direct influence of the Bahía Las Minas Thermal Complex in Colón, Panama.
We achieved the optimization of the water resource through the elimination of a water leak in the snail and suction pipe of Groups 1 and 2 of the Calima Hydroelectric Plant, in Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
We managed to improve the efficiency of the Unit 1 Francis turbine of power generation in the Alto Anchicayá Hydroelectric Plant, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Thus, we increased its value by 3.1%, which means an estimated saving of 16,000,000 cubic meters in the use of water for power generation.
We made an agreement with the Water for Life and Sustainability Fund Foundation to establish Landscape Management Tools (LMT) in 10 basins of the Department of Valle del Cauca by promoting actions that support the care and conservation of soil, water , fauna and flora, with special emphasis on the Riofrío basins (Riofrío I-II plants), the Tuluá River basin (Alto and Bajo Tuluá and Rumor Hydroelectric Plants), Amaime-Nima basin (Amaime, Nima I-II Hydroelectric Plants), Calima and Cali River basins (Río Cali I-II plants), all located in Colombia, within the framework of compliance with the plans for saving and the efficient use of water at these plants.
We achieved the formal closure of the forest compensation obligations defined in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Investment Plan of 1% of the Alto and Bajo Tuluá Water Plants, and the acquisition of a lot of land to be used for conservation.
We prevent the affectation of human health and environmental contamination by applying appropriate practices in solid-waste management, thus ensuring legal compliance and achieving better performance based on guidelines and responsibilities that must be applied by us and our contractors in the framework of corporate policies.
Within our environmental guidelines, we have commitments in the separation, classification and integral management of waste, which allow us to properly manage those that are hazardous and those that are not hazardous generated by our employees and contractors.
(303-4) In all of our operations where we have camps or use water for domestic purposes, we have domestic wastewater-treatment systems that allow us to dump; thus, we comply with the requirements of the legislation of each country where we operate.
New Challenges
- Short Term0 to 2 years
- Medium Term3 to 5 years
- Long Term6 years or more
Standardize the comprehensive waste-management procedures for Central America and Colombia.
Achieve Zero Waste Certification for the administrative offices in Central America.
Decrease the generation of waste by 10% in the generation plants of Central America.
Take advantage of 100% of the non-hazardous waste that we generate and that is considered to have potential for use.
Continue with the project to eliminate SF6 leaks in the substations of the Bahía Las Minas Thermal Plant.
Develop projects with our recyclable waste, either in conjunction with NGOs, public entities or educational centers.
Replace 100% of Transmission and Distribution equipment with PCBs by 2025.
Plant 5,000 seedlings in order to secure our natural water sources.
Expand the coverage of automated and monitored buildings in order to perform remote monitoring.
Plant 1,800 trees to secure the water sources found on the grounds of the Guanacaste Wind Plant.
Glossary
Non-Hazardous Waste
Waste that does not cause damage to the environment or the health of living beings, since it does not undergo significant physical, chemical or biological transformations.
Hazardous Waste
Non-recyclable waste considered hazardous because it has intrinsic properties that pose risks to health and the environment.
Atmospheric Emissions
Pollutants released directly into the atmosphere. Some originate as a consequence of chemical reactions and others correspond to the continuous or discontinuous discharge of matter, substances or forms of energy coming directly or indirectly from any source that may cause air pollution.