Santillana achieved the I-REC certification in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, which proves that 100% of the energy consumed in the workplaces of these countries in 2025 is from renewable sources.
In Brazil, 100% of the operations are running since last year with clean energy, which is also a milestone. After the transition to renewable sources in Santillana’s São Paulo office, in April 2024, the company extended this initiative to its Distribution Center in Guarulhos, thus achieving a completely sustainable operation.
In Spain, where the corporate center is located, the energy consumed has a Guarantee Of Origin (GdO), an electronic certification granted by the National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC). This proves that all the energy supplied by a trading company comes from renewable generation sources.
In addition, three other countries are close to achieving 100% renewable sources at their headquarters: Uruguay, where there is the Renewable Energy Certification System, administered by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining; and Costa Rica and Paraguay, where the national grids are already clean energy.
All these data mean that about 75% of the energy consumed by Santillana in 2025 will be of renewable origin.
What is I-REC
The I-RECs (International Renewable Energy Certificates) are instruments that certify that electricity has been generated from renewable sources, tracking and demonstrating its consumption.
I-RECs are issued through a standardized process: first of all, renewable energy generators must meet certain criteria, which include certification of the renewable energy source and compliance with international standards. Then, an I-REC corresponding to each MWh produced is issued. These certificates are registered in a centralized tracking system and can be transferred and marketed internationally. They have a unique number and contain information about the date, location, and technology of generation, which guarantees transparency and helps track their generation to prevent double-counting.
