Tomorrow, April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day once again—an event that mobilizes millions of people, organizations, institutions, and companies around a shared conviction: caring for the planet is an urgent and collective responsibility. At Grupo Torrent, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainability as a driver of transformation, innovation, and wellbeing—both inside and outside the business environment.
As a company committed to the United Nations Global Compact, Grupo Torrent believes the industrial sector plays a key role in this transformation. That’s why we follow a strategy that integrates sustainability across all areas:
- Responsible product design, minimizing resource usage and promoting reusable materials.
- Efficient energy and water management in our production plants.
- Carbon footprint reduction through optimized logistics and energy processes.
- Promotion of a culture of sustainability, with awareness, training, and collective action programs.
These initiatives not only reduce environmental impact but also create shared value for our teams, clients, and communities.
Because sustainability is not only about reducing emissions or recycling. It’s an integrated vision that connects human wellbeing, economic progress, and environmental health. Sustainable companies:
- Increase their competitiveness by adopting circular economy models.
- Earn trust from consumers, partners, and clients, who increasingly value transparency and social responsibility.
- Improve operational efficiency by cutting energy, water, and logistics costs.
- Encourage innovation, seeking smarter, cleaner, and more durable solutions.
According to the latest PwC Spain Sustainability Report, more than 60% of European consumers prefer brands that demonstrate environmental responsibility, and a growing number of investors are focusing on companies with strong ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies.
Sustainability generates tangible and measurable positive impacts across human and natural ecosystems. For example:
- It improves public health by reducing pollution, which enhances air and water quality and reduces respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
- It ensures resilient food production through sustainable agricultural practices that protect biodiversity.
- It promotes economic stability, as green economies generate long-term jobs, stimulate technological innovation, and reduce reliance on finite resources.
The United Nations highlights through its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that there is no future without decisive action for climate, environmental justice, and social equity.
Earth Day is more than a symbolic commemoration—it’s an opportunity to reflect on our actions and, above all, how we can do better. Individual and corporate efforts, however small, contribute to a transformative collective impact.
At Grupo Torrent, we invite our collaborators, allies, and clients to keep building a more conscious, fair, and resilient economy. The future is not uncertain—it is the result of the decisions we make today.