Sustainability

GREEN POLICY

Primus Ceramics is firmly committed to environmental sustainability!
Through innovative practices and investments in clean technology, Primus Ceramics actively promotes decarbonization, environmental preservation, and community well-being, positioning itself as a true agent of change in the market.
Sustainability Report
WATER MANAGEMENT

Reducing environmental impact and preserving natural resources:

  • Eco-friendly ceramics: Reduced material thickness leads to lower water consumption in production;

  • Efficient water management: 15.000m³ of water saved annually;
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  • 100% reuse of industrial wastewater within internal processes;

  • Implementation of a rainwater collection system for cleaning and maintenance operations (project under study).

Sustainable principles drive the production process:

  • Reintegration of approximately 3% of materials into the production cycle;

  • Recycling of 2.300 tons of ceramic waste and sludge and 1.500 tons of raw ceramic dust and waste reused as raw material;
  • Reduction of landfill waste;

  • Efficient waste management, ensuring proper material separation according to recycling guidelines and appropriate disposal in yellow, blue, green, and battery recycling bins, minimizing environmental impact.

Commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient operations:

  • Adoption of Biomethane: Pioneers in Portugal 
    First ceramic company in Portugal to adopt biomethane. This innovation marks a new chapter in sector decarbonization, contributing to:
    • Sustainability: reducing CO₂ emissions and reinforcing commitment to the energy transition;
    • Efficiency: direct replacement of natural gas without altering production processes;
    • Stability: ensuring a reliable and competitive energy supply.

  • Solar Power Plant:
    • Installed in 2020 with 2.434 solar panels;
    • Annual production: approximately 2 GWh;
    • Significant CO2 reduction: 350 tCO2eq/year.

  • First Smart & Sustainable Dryer:
    • Four drying modules, total power 800 kW;
    • Operates without traditional fuels;
    • Flexible operation: electric, gas, or hybrid;
    • Advanced and innovative heating elements;
    • Ensures production continuity, even with limited solar energy availability.
  • Hot Air Reuse:
    • Heat recovery system from kilns, optimizing drying efficiency.
  • Variable Speed Control in Machinery:
    • Modern speed control equipment;
    • Electricity savings: 10% to 30%.
  • Packaging process:
    Recycling 36 tons of paper/cardboard annually.

  • Sustainable Packaging:
    100% recycled and fully recyclable materials.

  • Reduced use of virgin raw materials:
    This practice contributes to minimizing waste, reinforcing the commitment to sustainability and responsible management of resources.

  • To ensure efficient recycling, packaging must be placed in the blue recycling bin  , properly empty and flattened, optimizing space and the reuse process.
  • Ensuring alignment with environmental protection principles and sustainability goals;

  • Recycling approximately 10 tons of plastic annually;

  • Packaging sleeves contain 30% recycled materials;

  • Innovative circular economy practices;

  • Encouraging responsible material use to minimize waste;

  • For efficient recycling, packaging must be placed in the yellow recycling bin  , properly empty and flattened, optimizing space and reuse.

✅ Eco-Durable
Material free of plastic and its derivatives.

✅ resource efficiency
Easy daily cleaning, with no continuous maintenance costs.

✅ WASTE VALORIZATION
Less frequent renovations and maintenance contribute to longer building lifespans.

✅ LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Helps conserve natural resources and prevents overexploitation.

✅ ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE
Free from toxic emissions, highly fire-resistant.

✅ EFFICIENCY & DURABILITY
Promotes building longevity and reduces energy consumption.

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