Santillana’s offices in Brazil are becoming increasingly sustainable, following the implementation of a series of measures that are having a positive impact on the environment and also on work organization.
Currently, 100% of the waste generated at the São Paulo office is reused, which positions the unit as a ‘Zero Landfill.’ Organic waste is converted into fertilizer, recyclable waste is returned to the industry and non-recyclable waste is used to generate energy or raw material for cement.
* The volume mainly considers the operation of the company’s office, plus the volume of the Distribution Center in December, when we started the project in the unit.
**The difference between the volume of material collected and recycled is due to contamination of the bags. The non-recycled material became “waste” and contributed to the generation of energy fuel.
In addition, the contract signing system has been digitalized, which has allowed us to stop using 1,181,988 sheets of paper in 44 months, which is equivalent to a saving of 142 trees, around 511 thousand liters of water, 5 tons of solid waste and 15 tons of CO2.
*These figures were calculated based on the resources that would be needed to produce the volume of paper saved.
On the other hand, all the paper purchased by Santillana Brasil is certified for responsible forest management, which guarantees that the raw material is of sustainable origin. In addition, all its suppliers are certified by national or international seals, such as FSC and PEFC.
Finally, 4.5 tons of electronic waste and 243.5 kg of lamps were recycled in 2023. The correct disposal of these materials ensures that their heavy metals do not cause soil and groundwater contamination, in addition to contributing to the generation of local income.
