In the May edition of the "Circular Transformation" series, we travel to Chile to meet the teams from Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure who have achieved the Zero Waste certification for the Sótero del Río, Provincia de Cordillera, and Buin Paine hospitals.
This certification, promoted by the European Union, OECD, and United Nations Environment Programme, is obtained through an external audit that verifies that between 90% and 100% of the waste generated on-site is recovered or repurposed. By valorizing waste, the need for landfill disposal is avoided, along with the environmental impact associated with transportation.
This certification encourages us to continue excelling in waste management by converting waste into raw materials and reintegrating them into the value chain. It is also directly aligned with Sacyr’s Zero Waste Plan objectives, which aim to “achieve 80% annual reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste.” The next step is to carry out external audits with AENOR at the three hospitals.
In 2024, Sacyr was the first company in Chile to obtain the AENOR Zero Waste certification for the hospital project at Sótero del Río, having recovered 165,181 tons of waste — over 93% of the total generated.
