SUSTAINABILITY
Our best practices toachieve a better future
SUSTAINABILITYof our products
As a packaging manufacturer and major player in the graphic industry, we are aware that today we have a major role to play in accelerating packaging circularity. This is why we support our customers in their packaging strategy to reduce and limit the environmental impact of their packaging and offer them, from the initial phase of their projects, a wide range of eco-solutions.
Our eco-responsible solutions
As a packaging manufacturer and major player in the graphic industry, we are aware that today we have a major role to play in accelerating packaging circularity. This is why we support our customers in their packaging strategy to reduce and limit the environmental impact of their packaging and offer them, from the initial phase of their projects, a wide range of eco-solutions.
Ecodesign
Ecodesign consists of introducing environmental criteria in the conception and development phase of your packaging project, with the aim of reducing the ecological footprint of your folding box at the different stages of its life cycle: from the choice of raw materials to the end of its useful life. Our proposals on ecodesign are as follows : optimizing of packaging size and volume; reduction of cardboard weight; prescription of mono-material solutions (to facilitate the recyclability of the cartons); plastic-free metallisation; support in the choice of more eco friendly materials, inks, films, glitter (ecoglitter) and varnishes.
Prescription of eco-materials
Carton is a clear example of a circular economy. It is a recyclable material, which is made from natural, renewable raw materials from transparently, ethically and sustainably managed forests. We offer our customers the possibility to use FSC certified materials; recycled materials (with a variable % of recycled fibres, they are usually also FSC certified); materials made from organic waste (such as cocoa, coffee, maize, seaweed…) and lastly, wood-free materials (cellulose fibre from wood is not used for its manufacture, but fibres from other renewable annual crops such as bamboo or cotton).
Inks and varnishes
The inks that we use at EGISA do not contain mineral oils in their formulation. It is also possible to use 100% vegetable-based inks (free of mineral oil and volatile organic compounds), bio-based inks, low-migration inks, depending on the technical characteristics of the projects. As well as water-based varnishes (acrylics). Special water-based varnishes to create barriers (e.g., greasing instead of grease-proof film).
Plastic free
Metallisation of the carbdoard without plastic (PET/polyester free) through cold foil stamping. Selective and intelligent metallisation of the cardboard: aluminium is only applied where it is needed. In addition, the aluminium layer deposited during the cold foil stamping process is extremely thin (0.02 μm = 6000 times thinner than a hair, according to KURZ), which does not interfere at all with the recycling of the folding carton and is the most sustainable alternative to metallised polyester.
Glues and adhesives
Use of water-based adhesives for lamination and gluing. We can now also develop glueless assembly systems. These systems offer both benefits (design, creativity, durability) and drawbacks (more complex die cuts, manual assembly, use of more material). In any case, we help you choose the best solution for your packaging project.
Films
Possibility to use PCR-PET recycled films (composed of 70% recycled plastic/PCR-PET; new version 90% available soon) and PCR-PP recycled films (made from 30% recycled PCR-PP) as more responsible alternatives to to reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials and for a more environmentally friendly packaging. It is also possible to use cellulose acetate films (natural origin) or to reduce the thickness of the film (from 12μ to 8μ for example) to lower the plastic content of the packaging.
"Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being."
Brundtland Report, published in 1987
Sustainability ofour organization
Aware of the common challenge that sustainability poses for our society and future generations, we are currently working on the preparation of a Sustainable Development Plan, focused on reducing our energy consumption, controlled recycling and the recovery of our waste, the improvement of the quality of work and life of our employees, and the promotion of a positive local impact, limiting and reducing the footprint of our activity on our environment.
Environmental Care
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Aware of the common challenge that sustainability poses for our society and future generations, we are currently working on the preparation of a Sustainable Development Plan, focused on reducing our energy consumption, controlled recycling and the recovery of our waste, the improvement of the quality of work and life of our employees, and the promotion of a positive local impact, limiting and reducing the footprint of our activity on our environment.
Green energy
Since 2017, 100% of the electricity used by EGISA has come exclusively from 100% renewable energy sources certified by the Spanish National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC). EGISA has thus become an actor in the energy transition. All our folding boxes are produced in our facilities with green electricity.
Improved energy efficiency
Thanks to an optimization of our production processes and an investment in innovative and more efficient production technologies:renovation of the offset park with the acquisition of a 10-colour Heidelberg press with a cold stamping module 4 years ago; gradual replacement of UV dryers by LED dryers; purchase at the end of 2021 of a new 4-colour offset press (operational from September 2022).
Reduction of energy consumption
Thanks to more efficient facilities: energetic rehabilitation of our warehouses (facades); LED lighting in all our facilities; replacement of the air conditioning system with a new, much more efficient equipment from an energy point of view in 2021. This last project is subsidized by the aid program for energy efficiency actions in SMEs and managed by the Catalan Energy Institute.
Recycling our waste
Management of residues and hazardous waste by an authorized service provider (collection, treatment and recovery or disposal by an authorized facility), in accordance with local regulations. Management of residues and hazardous waste by an authorized service provider (collection, treatment and recovery or disposal by an authorized facility), in accordance with local regulations.
Reusing our waste
We work to improve the end-of-life of our industrial waste to give it a second life (reuse) or to make its impact on the environment as neutral as possible: for example, the cold stamp PET film. We have been participating in the world-unique recycling program (for used PET coils) RECOSYS from KURZ since June 2022.
Responsible Procurement
Our purchasing decisions are not based only on economic criteria, but we also integrate environmental and social criteria when purchasing a product or service. We involve our suppliers and work together to achieve more efficient products, with less impact on our environment and promote best practices.
Social well-being
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Implementation of a gender equality plan in EGISA (2021), women’s access to managerial/executive and technical positions (in 2020, of 6 managerial positions, 2 are occupied by women), work-life balance for all employees etc.
Awareness, environmental education and eco-responsible actions
For all of our employees, for a more sustainable daily life and future (in collaboration with our environmental department)
Escuela-Imprenta Project
The project consists of donating the surplus of our productions to public schools, completely free of charge (excellent quality materials recovered in the pre-production phase including cuts of different types and formats; excess stock of unused materials; materials used for making blank models, etc.) so that they can be used by children for creative activities, crafts, plastic arts classes, etc. The project is based on a proximity model (acting locally) and its main objective is to give a second life to these blank unprinted materials, encouraging their reuse.
Gym, leisure room (ping-pong, table football, billiards), relaxation room, large dining room, terrace and chill out area, etc.
Access to professional training for all staff
For all of our employees, for a more sustainable daily life and future (in collaboration with our environmental department)
Our eco-labels

We have been certified since 2009. The FSC seal guarantees environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests.

We have been certified since 2022. The objective of the Imprim’Vert® seal is to reduce the environmental impact of graphics industry. Choosing Imprim’Vert® is to act out of respect for the environment through innovative and committed activism.

We have been evaluated since 2017. We were awarded the silver medal in 2022. EcoVadis is the world’s most recognized and trusted corporate sustainability rating platform. It evaluates and notes each year the impacts on the environment, of labor practices and human rights, ethics and sustainable purchases.
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