Our operation transforms recyclable waste into recycled raw materials, actively contributing to the Circular Economy.
Our activities provide strategic raw materials to industry, helping ensure a secure and reliable supply chain. Recycling preserves natural resources, reduces carbon emissions, and minimizes waste.
In 2025, our supply of recycled ferrous raw materials avoided approximately 110,574.57 tCO₂e in steel production (based on the emission factors reported by the BIR in 2016).
All materials generated through our shredding process, beyond ferrous metals, are processed at our Material Recovery Plant, the first facility in Latin America dedicated to this activity. We separate and direct non-ferrous metals, plastics, and other materials for recycling, energy recovery, or use as substitute raw materials.
In 2025, we increased our recycling and material recovery rate, with 90.95% of the materials we processed diverted from landfill. These materials were properly managed through recycling and recovery processes. The remaining 9.05% sent for final disposal consisted primarily of soil and other inert materials.
We continuously improve our processes and invest in technology, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships to enhance material circularity. In 2025, key investments included a new RDF (refuse-derived fuel) shredder and a new vehicle depollution station to support automotive recycling operations.
We also manage the waste generated by our own operations. Materials contaminated with oil are sent for blending and co-processing; used oil is sent for re-refining; automotive batteries are forwarded to manufacturers through reverse logistics; and recyclable materials are sold to recycling companies.
In 2025, 146.96 tCO₂e were avoided through the use of certified renewable electricity across all of our facilities. In addition, 100% of our electricity was sourced from renewable energy sources.
In 2025, we began using a supervisory control system to monitor and ensure the efficient operation of machinery and equipment. All new machinery acquisitions prioritize technologies that promote greater energy efficiency. Our Shredder, for example, is equipped with an optimized drive system for its main motor.
In 2025, we also began implementing a supervisory control system to improve water consumption management. Our facilities are equipped with cisterns, allowing the use of reclaimed water in activities that do not require potable water. Material handling and maintenance areas are paved with concrete and designed to channel water to oil-water separation systems, ensuring the proper treatment of effluents.
We supply high-quality recycled steel raw materials, contributing to greater efficiency in steelmaking furnaces, reduced energy consumption, lower slag generation, and decreased emissions associated with steel production.
We maintain a structured radiation detection system as part of our Radiological Protection Program, ensuring the safe management of the materials we receive.
Every year, we prepare a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory to monitor our emissions performance. In 2025, we expanded the number of Scope 3 categories included in the inventory. To reduce our emissions, we focus on initiatives such as improving operational energy efficiency, sourcing electricity from renewable energy sources, and renewing our vehicle fleet with more efficient engines. In addition, we monitor and manage particulate emissions from our equipment. Our Shredder, for example, is equipped with bag filters at its air discharge system, and in 2025 we installed new water spray cannons to further reduce particulate dispersion.