Circular Economy: Our Company's Environmental Commitment

A few years ago, the common denominator in global culture was to produce under a linear model based on extraction, transformation, use, and disposal, which has proven over time to be unviable and complex to maintain due to the alarming depletion of natural resources.

Colombia and other 193 parties were signatories of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), committing to work on controlling the annual temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius, achieving climate neutrality by 2050, and progressively changing the linear production methodology to circular economy.

The transition to a Circular Economy represents a fundamental change in production cycles, promoting the extension of its utility in all states, from design to end of life, minimizing waste generation and promoting the use of recycled raw materials. This methodology not only implies a change in how we produce and consume but also offers significant opportunities for resource conservation, carbon footprint reduction, and promotes innovation in product and process design.

Templacol, in the exercise of applying circular economy and its transition, has managed to incorporate a strategic approach based on the application of SDGs and aligned with national and international sustainability policies. In our organization, we are committed to implementing and continuously improving practices that promote circularity, where raw material use is maximized, and waste generation is minimized.

One of the key processes in this transition is the modulation process, which maximizes raw material efficiency by properly and optimally classifying our customers' orders to reduce waste. If not possible, the organization has three additional methodologies for glass material utilization: usable offcuts for new orders, saleable offcuts that can be smaller modules for companies that appropriately use them, and glass waste disposed of with a specialized supplier for treatment and utilization.

In the procurement area, one of our priorities is efficient resource management, actively seeking suppliers offering quality and durable products, preferring those using sustainable raw materials and having machinery with high energy efficiency standards. Choosing environmentally friendly machinery and materials in the manufacturing sector not only brings economic benefits but also positively impacts the social sphere, positioning our company as a sustainable actor in the community in the medium term. The same applies to each of the usable materials in the company, applying the principles of the circular economy: "Rethink-Reduce, Remanufacture, Reuse and Repair, Renew-Recover, and Recycle."

In short, Templacol is distinguished by its quality and environmental commitment. The ISO 14001:2015 certification endorses its good practices, organized processes, sustainability focus, and circular economy adoption, evident in innovation and environmental impact reduction, reflecting our commitment to responsible practices and a sustainable future.