Sustainability
Alfagres values are aligned with the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact. We are committed to work and support the sustainable Development Goals by 2030
As a sustainable company and committed to the planet and humanity at large, our priority in ALFA is caring for and abiding by the principles enshrined in UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Established since 2015, the purpose of these objectives is to achieve, by 2030:
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Life on Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Strong Institutions the Goals
Application
Procurement
Follow-up and foster adequate behavior of vendors and contractors.
Manufacturing
Cleaner production. Waste circularity.
Logistics and Distribution
Optimization of logistics and distribution.
Consumer
Increase useful life. Alternatives for final management (Technical Data Sheets).
Cleaner Production - PML (for its Spanish acronym)
Raw material protection
Because our planet is finite.
17% less ceramic slurries. 12% less sterile waste.
Water protection
Good practices to reduce consumption.
21% less potable water consumption. Each ceramic tile consumes 48% of less reclaimed water.
Energy Protection
With our Comprehensive Energy Management System.
2% less electric power consumption.
Circularity
Recovery of non- conformance materials
Glazed ceramic tiles: 5.800 t/year. Stoneware: 800 t/year. Cement flooring: 3.500 t/year.
Recuperación de estibas
14.544 uds/año. Organic waste and slurries of Water Treatment Plant: 32.273 kg/year.
Torin Carbonate
769 t/year used in glazes, paints and carpets.
Zero discharge of industrial and domestic waters.
In 2019, Alfagres, (Alfagres stoneware) consumed 26,631 m3 of reclaimed water.
Together with Fundacion La Cayena, Banco de Alimentos de Bogotá and Fundación Social. We have made a difference in the lives of thousands of people.
In search of Excellence in Education
Provides education support to 380 students of Juan Mina District School.
Cuenta conmigo - Count on me
Building Dreams
Improving living conditions of more than 24.000 families.
ACIMA
This is a shared vale initiative that supoorts a womens association -ACIMA-that manufactures uniforms and bio’securiy items. Alfagres is committed to buy
products from social enterprises:
-19.325 uniforms bought
-10.000 masks bought
Connector Program
During 2019-2020, we impacted more than 280 students from Soacha, motivating them to seek formal and professional jobs.
Airéate - (Taking some air)
we have impacted more than 4,500 inhabitants from our community by
supporting this enviromental initiative that promotes the good use of air through
education and renovation of public spaces.
Mi Veci - My Neighbor
Benefitting more than 2.000 people through the education and maintenance of their neighnorhood.
Volunteers
More than 3,500 people from the community have been positively impacted.
Please learn more about our commitments
We are members of the united global compact.
Red Colombia. Nosotros apoyamos.