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- Greenalia and the University of Vigo collaborate in a research project on the heat value and quality of biomass29/01/20The Forestry Engineering School of the University of Vigo, in collaboration with Greenalia, has conducted a series of research projects and lab studies with forestry biomass samples from different areas in Galicia The main purpose of these studies, that are ongoing since 2016, has been to analyze the properties of the biomass that will be sourced to Greenalia’s Biomass Plant in Curtis-Teixeiro and specifically its energetic value. The Plant will use around 500.000 annual tons of forestry residue from local sources. “It is important to collect this residue that comes exclusively from forestry activities and wood cutting surplus to mitigate the risk of plagues and wildfires in the region” – the company stated. In addition to its environmental benefits, the use of biomass as a source of renewable energy creates wealth and jobs in the fields and in the Plant. The construction work of the Plant generated more than 1.000 jobs (indirect and direct) about 100 of these jobs will be stable and permanent once the Plant starts its operation (35 in the facilities and the rest in the sourcing of the biomass). The results of the study indicate that the biomass material holds the right properties for its energy generation use in big scale projects such as this one and include recommendations regarding the humidity percentage, thermal treatment, optimal drying times, packaging and transportation. Greenalia trusts the research team from the Forestry School of the University of Vigo and the work they have done strongly supports technical decisions made in the Biomass Plant project from the earlier stages of planning. For example, the information that the University of Vigo provided was key to selecting the right type of boiler that will be used in the Curtis-Teixeiro Biomass Plant that uses a bubbling fluidized bed system that generates heat very efficiently, with very high performance of materials and considerably reducing environmental emissions. University-Corporation collaborations are considered by Greenalia as a uniting bridge between the corporate sector, scientific research and quality higher education standards, and in the last few years the company has conducted several of these collaborative projects with the University of Vigo and the University of Santiago de Compostela.... Read more...
- Greenalia starts a Foundation to strengthen its CSR initiative21/01/20Greenalia’s BoD sets as one of 2020 milestones the creation of a Foundation that will lead and support Renewable Energy Transition and Equality initiatives in line with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Greenalia’s Board of Directors met yesterday and defined the company’s core strategic objectives for 2020 after the important achievements of 2019. In 2019, the company’s Biomass Plant (Curtis-Teixeiro) progressed greatly and it is scheduled to be connected to the grid in the following days. In addition to this, Greenalia synchronized its Miñón Wind Farm (Vimianzo) in December and grew up its fotovoltaic portfolio. Wind, Solar and Biomass projects will be at the core of the company’s efforts in 2020 with the goal of surpassing 250MW in both “in operation” and “under construction” projects. The Board’s meeting has announced one of the key objectives for 2020: the creation of a Foundation that will pursue renewable energy transition and equality initiatives. Through these initiatives the Company wants to give-back to society and the environment part of the wealth that is generated from the Company’s sustainable projects. The Foundation will become instrumental in channeling environmental, sustainable and diversity initiatives in the towns and regions where it operates. It will become another path and propeller towards the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of 2030 and another step in the consolidation of Greenalia’s strong Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and agenda. The plan is to complete the creation of the Foundation in the first half of 2020. The Board has already been working in its design, key profiles, legal implications and dimension. “We understand that we are generating a very important asset and tool, through which we’ll be able to channel and respond to the growing need to return to society and the environment part of the wealth that we are generating through efficient and sustainable use of renewable energy resources” the company’s official statement stands. This new strategic move from Greenalia is aligned with several of the 17 UN SDGs: wellbeing, gender equality, renewable energy, the improvement of earth ecosystems, action to prevent climate change, innovation in industry and the pursuit of more sustainable communities and cities. Greenalia is deeply committed to these and its own sustainability objectives, that is why this new move has been pushed into the company’s 2020 strategic agenda. ... Read more...
- YOUNG PEOPLE MENTORED BY IGAXES VISIT OUR FORESTRY OPERATIONS AND BIOMASS PLANT02/01/20There are 3.000 boys, girls and teenagers in Galicia under protection and each year, hundreds of them are to start a life on their own, once they turn 18. They were protected when they were underaged, but they now have to face adulthood alone, as they do not have a family to go back to. Through their Mentor programme, a local social organization, Igaxes, supports more than 5.500 young people since 2005 by means of providing supervised independent living arrangements, food, training and access to employment. This programme has become a reference in youth support at a national and European level. “These kids are greatly exposed to unemployment and precarious jobs” – Igaxes states. “The sense of loneliness and depression risk are more likely than among the rest of the youth”. One out of four children and youngsters are in risk of poverty in Galicia and the work that Igaxes develops is key to change this situation. With the organization of this visit, Greenalia wants to show support to the work of Igaxes in Galicia and to open its doors to these young people so that they can learn about potential professions in the forestry and renewable energy sector as well as connect with Greenalia’s training programmes. With collaboration of the Galician local government and Forma-T, Greenalia is training more than 60 unemployed people as forestry machinery operators in 2019 and plans to train another 60 people in the first quarter of 2020.... Read more...
- GREENALIA FOREST AWARDED THE “FAIR WOOD” CERTIFICATION (MADERA JUSTA) BY THE COPADE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZING THE COMPANY’S COMMITMENT WITH THE FAIR TRADE OF FOREST PRODUCTS23/12/19Greenalia is a leader in sustainable clean energy in Galicia (biomass, wind and solar) and one of its subsidiaries has recently been awarded the “Fair Wood” certifications for its wood and forest residue trading operations. This seal, created and promoted by the COPADE Foundation, is the first global Fair-Trade Certification for the forestry sector. Its main goal is to foster the development of sustainable markets for wood and its sub-products. With this seal corporations are certified when they handle forestry resources responsibly and after being audited in aspects such as: the wealth creation in the rural economy, their compliance with labor regulation and their environmental commitments and stewardship. COPADE Foundation via its “Fair Wood” certification recognizes Greenalia Forest’s commitment with sustainability, rural development and the promotion of small independent forestry landowners and business agents. The seal further recognizes Greenalia’s contributions to the growth and development of small and medium sized forestry producers and timber growers in Galicia and Asturias (Autonomous Regions). The Fair Wood seal requires compliance with both environmental sustainability and internal corporate social responsibility requirements, together with fair trade commercial practices between the company and smaller producers. Greenalia Biomass Power, another subsidiary of the Greenalia Corporate Group, generates energy through Biomass Generation Facilities, and its main goal is to use solely PEFC, FSC and Fair Wood certified forestry resources mainly from forest harvesting residue. Renewable Energy from biomass has huge potential for development in Spain. We need to highlight that, apart from the CO2 capture, it contributes to the care and renewal of Spanish forests and countryside, with significative reduction of wildfires. “Greenalia’s Corporate Group’s pursuit of excellence, in all of their environmental quality control procedures, is reinforced with their commitment with positive social impact and local community sustainable development initiatives. We hope that other agents in the wood and forestry sectors follow their lead so we can achieve our goal of full compliance in the market with ethical/fair trade standards across the wood and forestry industries.” Javier Fernández, COPADE Foundation’s Director. Manuel García Pardo, Greenalia’s CEO received the certification proudly stating that: “As renewable energy producers we are proud of our business model based in sustainability. With our business practices we address climate chance directly as one of today’s most pressing challenges. As part of our businesses’ core objectives we seek to create positive impact in society, with special attention to our local communities, and to award maximum protection to our rural environment and the cultural heritage present in our project sphere of influence. We are strongly committed to rigorous transparency and solid business ethics and believe in policies that take care of our people and that help us promote and attract new talent. This is why the Fair Wood Certification is another important step that takes us closer to our sustainable goals.”... Read more...
- EMPLOYEES FROM GREENALIA VOUNTEER TO SUPPORT A LOCAL ASSOCIATION WITH HISTORY, THE ECONOMIC KITCHEN.11/12/19In November, a group of employees from Greenalia offered their time and their hands to support the Economic Kitchen helping with food preparation. Founded in 1886, the iconic association provides meals every day of the year among the poorest and most disadvantaged of our city. In addition to breakfast and lunch offered at the canteen to more than 200 people, daily portions are prepared separately and taken to the homes of more than another 200 families. The kitchen also opens the doors of the “Solidarity Point” every day of the year, a place for entertainment with tv, internet, board games, library and sofas to rest. Other key services offered are an integral hygiene service that includes showers and laundry to 90 people every day and a social worker that provides individual basic support to the users and to their families. “It has been a self-rewarding experience for us, and we admire the work that the Kitchen has carried out continually for more than 130 years” – said the volunteers. “Every person deserves to live with dignity and the personal circumstances of many of these people is heartbreaking” Apart from the work carried out in the kitchen, Greenalia donated 100 kg of food to support the great work of the Economic Kitchen.... Read more...

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