Sustainabilityis our way of doing things
Placing people, their professional development and their surroundings first. Assuming environmental commitments as our own and working to continue to be a company that lasts, providing value to all our stakeholders.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Living Sustainability is Grupo Arania’s sustainability hallmark and the common framework shared by all the Group’s companies. It reflects our active participation on sustainability and highlights the environmental, social and governance actions carried out to the various stakeholders and society in general.
Environment
We are working to reduce our environmental footprint improving process efficiency and advancing towards low-emission steel solutions throughout the whole value chain.
100% renewable electrical energy throughout our installations.
Photovoltaic installation that provides 10% of our self-supply compared to our full electricity demand.
The plastic packaging we use is 100% recycled.
We promote intermodal transport alternatives to reduce the emissions associated with logistics, combining trucks with trains or ships for part of the route. Reduction of 10% of emissions in 2025.
We measure the organisation's carbon footprint to determine the real impact of our emissions and define specific reduction plans.
We have the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified for our stripped tubes.
We calculate the carbon footprint of our tubes offering our customers transparent information on the climatic impact associated with each product type.
GOVERNANCEY
AND TRANSPARENC
We are governed by a solid framework of ethics and compliance through our code of conduct and policies that reinforce our stakeholders’ trust. We also seek to raise awareness and generate trust through guided and transparent communication.
Due diligence
We identify, prevent and manage impacts on human rights, the environment and the governance of our suppliers.
Strategic agreements, collaborations and MOU to ensure low-emission steel
ASSOCIATION
MOU
COLLABORATION (MOU UNDER WAY)
COMMITMENTS
AND ASSESSMENTS
MITECO seal accrediting that we calculate our carbon footprint every year, continually reducing it and offsetting the emissions we still cannot eliminate (scopes 1 & 2).
EcoVadis Platinum Medal for our advanced sustainability management. This acknowledgement places us among the top 1% of the companies evaluated at international level.
Company affiliated with the United Nations Global Compact. We have integrated their Ten Principles into our management and our work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
Every year Grupo Arania draws up its Non-Financial Status Report. This provides information on our progress in environmental, social and governance matters, and reinforces the Group’s commitment and that of its companies to a sustainability based on good practices and balanced economic growth.
FAQ
SUSTAINABILITY
What is the percentage of recycled material in our products?
The percentage of recycled scrap metal in our steel tubes varies between 15% and 100%, depending on factors including the product specifications, quality standards and availability of recycled raw material. On average, Aratubo’s welded steel pipes contain 22.6% recycled material, reflecting our commitment to sustainable practices and the circular economy. Furthermore, steel is 100% recyclable, reinforcing its key role in a sustainable production model.
*These calculations have been made internally within Aratubo backed by in-house sources, but without certification.
What is Aratubo's organisational carbon footprint?
The carbon footprint of an organisation refers to the total amount of GHG (greenhouse gases) released due to their business activities, both directly and indirectly.
We have had our organisational carbon footprint verified externally for all scopes: 1, 2 and 3 compliant with UNE-EN ISO 14064.
Evolution of organisational CF
What is the carbon footprint of our products?
We have had the product carbon footprint verified externally compliant with ISO 14067. The verification is conducted on a declared unit of 1 tonne of welded steel tube, with a cradle-to-gate scope.
The footprint can vary depending on the type of tube and the origin of the raw materials (for example, low-emission steel coils).
To determine the data closest to your product, you can contact our sustainability department.
Do we have a verified EPD? Where can I download it?
Yes. We have had the environmental product declaration (EPD) verified externally, compliant with ISO 14025 and EN 15804. We currently have a registered EPD for stripped steel tubes, with registration no. EPD-IES-0023048, issued on 29/05/2025 and valid until 29/05/2030. You can download the EPD from our Downloads section (Sustainability → ISO 14025).
How does Aratubo report its progress in sustainability?
We publish our sustainability information in the Grupo Arania Non-Financial Status Report and we participate in external evaluations such as EcoVadis, which awarded us the highest classification: the Platinum Medal.
You can consult the documentation available and download it from our Downloads section.