Torraspapel, part of the Lecta Group, took part as a sponsor of the 'Environmental Sustainability in Times of Crisis' Conference organized in Barcelona, on November 20, by MEDIARESPONSABLE, a Spanish publishing firm specializing in corporate responsibility and sustainability. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Department of the Environment and Housing of the Government of Catalonia and the sponsorship of industry leaders such as BBVA, Iberdrola and Sonae Sierra, in addition to Torraspapel.

In the course of the conference, the voices of public institutions, businesses and interest groups were all heard. Torraspapel appeared in the slot designated for the diffusion of good practices by environmentally responsible companies. Santiago Tesi, director of marketing at Torraspapel, upheld the sustainability of paper and the Spanish paper industry. "All paper is ecological," he said, "since the basic raw material for the manufacture of paper is cellulose fiber obtained from wood, a natural and renewable resource. The result is a product which is 100% recyclable." In addition, he reviewed some of Torraspapel's more noteworthy environmental achievements such as the reduction of specific CO2 emissions by 9% in the last two years and the completion of EMAS environmental management certification, as well as PEFC and FSC Chain of Custody forest certifications.

The publishing firm MediaResponsable pledged to offset all the CO2 emissions generated by the conference resulting from the use of electricity and the travelling activity of the speakers. More information about the activities carried out by MediaResponsable can be found (in Spanish) at http://www.empresaresponsable.com.

Sponsorship of events that contribute to communicating a message of sustainability and that encourage dialogue with interest groups is part of Torraspapel's commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability as reflected in its mission and corporate values.

To learn more about its activities as a socially responsible company, do not hesitate to consult the Environment and CSR sections in this website.