- The company has been awarded a benchmark rating (A-) for water safety, a distinction achieved by just 4% of its industry peers
- CDP also recognized Cepsa as a global leader in climate management within its sector
- Cepsa is making strides towards its goal of reducing freshwater intake in water-stressed areas by 20% by 2025 compared to 2019, marking one of the most ambitious targets in the sector that will save over 3 million cubic meters of freshwater annually
Non-profit organization CDP analyzed the performance of over 23,000 companies from all sectors and countries, making it the world’s leading environmental information platform. Among the 4,815 companies evaluated on water-related metrics, Cepsa has surpassed both the European average (C) and the sector average (B-), particularly excelling in positive business impacts, water consumption, and corporate policies pertaining to water resource management. Notably, the company aims to reduce freshwater intake in water-stressed areas by 20% by 2025 compared to its 2019 usage. This decision, one of the most ambitious in the international energy sector, is anticipated to save over 3 million cubic meters of freshwater annually.
Mar Perrote, Cepsa’s Director of Safety, Environment, and Quality, said: “The outstanding results we’ve attained in this rating showcase our alignment with effective water management practices, placing us at the forefront of our sector. At Cepsa, we are firmly committed to the efficient and responsible use of this vital resource. The circular economy is a pivotal driver in our journey to lead the energy transition.”
As part of its sustainable commitment to optimizing water management, the company recently opened a wastewater reuse plant at the San Roque Energy Park (Cádiz), enabling a 25% reduction in water consumption for its operations. When combined with other efficiency measures implemented over the past three years at the industrial center, this reduction reaches 53%. Through its agreement with the public company Aguas y Servicios del Campo de Gibraltar (ARCGISA), Cepsa will also use recycled water from the region’s future wastewater treatment plant to produce green hydrogen. The company is also spearheading initiatives to reduce its consumption of freshwater, such as the project to improve the liquid effluent treatment plant at the La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva), to save 7% of the water extracted annually by this facility.
