As a result, our organisational culture embraces the following values and guidelines:


> Incorporate respect for the environment and management of environmental aspects in all phases of business processes throughout the value chain and ensure that everyone involved, including suppliers, has the necessary, adequate skills for the purpose.

> Base relations with the authorities and other stakeholders on ethical principles of transparency, honesty and integrity.

> Constantly improve environmental performance, especially in the prevention of pollution and minimisation of its impacts.

> Comply with the requirements of applicable environmental legislation as well as other, voluntary commitments.

> Manage environmental risks in order to eliminate or minimise the negative impacts of our activities both in normal circumstances and in the event of emergencies, accidents or disasters.

> Manage the impact on biodiversity of our business activities and seek an overall positive balance in this field.

> Foster the use of renewable energy sources and the best technologies in order to preserve natural resources and reduce and prevent pollution.

> Promote energy efficiency and the rational use of energy as one of the main options compatible with the sustainable use of resources.

> Consider stakeholders expectations in environmentally relevant processes and their communication.

> Promote knowledge and the dissemination of good practices in the environmental field.


Approved by the Executive Board of Directors, in January 2009