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The Abertis Foundation has, for yet another year running, calculated and offset the carbon footprint generated by the activities at its Castellet Castle headquarters, continuing the carbon management strategy it began in 2008. Its 2015 calculations, based on ISO 14064-1:2012 and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, have taken into account the CO₂emissions generated by using petrol, gas-oil and electricity; by travelling for conferences and guided visits; by using water, paper and toners; and by treating the waste produced throughout the year. The Abertis Foundation’s carbon footprint has been reduced by 1.22 tCO₂e in 2015 compared with the previous year, which represents a 3% reduction during the financial year.

Furthermore, the Abertis Foundation has offset the 39.17 tCO₂e generated by its Castellet Castle activities by means of the Bandeira & Capelli Ceramics project, which takes place in Alagoas State in north-eastern Brazil. The project involves two small, prototypical red ceramics industries, which have substituted the native wood obtained through deforestation of the Atlantic Forest and Caatinga biomes with renewable biomass from the region (bamboo, sugar cane and coconut shell), thereby reducing the emission of greenhouse gases and the deforestation of important regional biomes. Moreover, the project contributes to the creation of new jobs and facilitates women’s entry into the labour market.

The Abertis Foundation has also renewed its “Clean CO₂ Certified” certificate and seal as a guarantee that the emissions it produces have been offset. The seal features the certificate registration number and a QR code, providing access to a mobile phone application with personalised information on the emissions offset by the Foundation.

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