In its constant pursuit of improving process efficiency, Baldocer has managed to reduce direct emissions per m² produced by 16% over the past five years. This achievement has been made possible through optimization actions applied to different stages of tile manufacturing, allowing the company to decrease CO2 emissions per m² from 3.82 kg in 2020 to 3.20 kg. Additionally, emissions per ton of processed earth have also been significantly reduced by 14%.
One of the main contributors to this improvement is the photovoltaic installation that Baldocer has on the roofs of its plants 1 and 3, as well as one of its warehouses. In total, nearly 20,000 solar panels producing approximately 900 MWh, which allows for covering the energy consumption of an entire production plant.
Furthermore, Baldocer has been expanding its heat recovery systems in its production lines. These systems reuse residual heat generated in the kilns to be used in dryers, leading to a 15% reduction in the energy consumption of the manufacturing process.
These and other improvements have recently enabled Baldocer to obtain the ISO 50001 certification, which endorses good energy management practices.
Various actions that are part of a global strategy aimed at combining energy and environmental efficiency through innovation.