Sustainability

Values such as innovation, growth and international expansion have led SEL to develop new ambitions. Based on a responsible management policy, Salsicharia Estremocense has made an enormous investment in environmentally friendly solutions.

Water Deposits With a constant concern for the environment, especially in the context of the Alentejo being a naturally dry region, SEL acquired water deposits in order to substantially reduce the consumption of drinking water through a rainwater catchment system.

The search for alternative sources of natural resources is necessary both from the perspective of population growth and of increased patterns of consumption. Vital for human life, water is a valuable resource that, if overexploited, may be insufficient to meet the ever-increasing demand for this resource.

Biomass Boiler For heating and thermal conditioning in the company facilities, the use of the pellet boiler meets all criteria for the use of highly energy-efficient biomass. This is a low-polluting energy source that does not emit carbon dioxide (according to the natural carbon neutral cycle).

Photovoltaic panels The installation of 80 photovoltaic solar panels for water heating was another strategic choice of SEL, with the use of natural and non-polluting solar energy as an economically viable solution.

Social and environmental responsibility is one of SEL's commitments.

Skylights SEL also invested in the installation of skylights, with the main function of providing more natural light to the facility. The first advantage of the skylights is directly related to their cost/benefit.

With this installation we enhance the use of natural light, thus reducing electricity costs. This was a strategic solution for SEL, based on an environmentally friendly policy.

Commercial Fleet Finally, SEL's Sales Department is preparing a pilot project that involves the acquisition of electric cars, with the objective of updating its vehicle fleet to a more sustainable option with zero CO2emissions, zero fine particulate matter emissions, zero NOx and zero CO.

Packaging Waste Management SEL responsibly implements an Integrated System for the Management of Packaging Waste. This commitment involves certification by Sociedade Ponto Verde.