COMPLIANCE

At E&D, quality and trust are not just principles, but the foundation of every aspect of our business. Our commitment is backed by the most demanding certifications in environmental management, quality, occupational health and safety, food safety, environmental impact and the protection of people’s well-being.

Protecting the planet means making it more sustainable for the long term. That is why we hold ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification and promote ongoing environmental training and awareness among our main stakeholders. We drive energy management and optimisation through ISO 50001 certification at our facilities, promote water circularity through the responsible management and efficient use of water resources, and apply circular economy criteria across our operations. We also measure and manage our total carbon footprint and prioritise the responsible consumption of raw materials, selecting those with the lowest environmental impact.

Likewise, we protect labour rights and promote a safe, risk-free working environment. We are committed to stable employment and talent retention, reinforced by our ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification. We promote continuous training and internal promotion, and carry out initiatives in different municipalities to support disadvantaged groups.

Operational excellence is underpinned by ISO 9001 Quality Management certification and the application of the ISO 22000 food safety standard to the water cycle. We work closely with our clients to meet their requirements and develop joint initiatives with our supply chain to minimise environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle of our services. We also promote more flexible working models supported by process digitalisation and operate a laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 for the monitoring of all water samples.

Innovation, certified under the UNE 166002 standard, is another of E&D’s strategic pillars. Our strategy seeks to ensure that brilliant ideas, whether generated internally or externally, are implemented effectively and translated into high-value-added products and solutions that benefit society. Innovation is essential in the integrated water cycle, as it ensures the organisation’s competitiveness, sustainable growth and ability to adapt to a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.

At E&D, we foster the generation of knowledge aimed at improving processes and developing innovative solutions. Our research, development and innovation activities range from identifying opportunities and conducting experiments to validating, developing and implementing new initiatives. Our aim is to increase the sustainability, efficiency and optimisation of the integrated water cycle through a continuous process of developing ideas and projects that enhance existing services and lead to new products.

We offer smart solutions that enable continuous analysis of network status, the optimisation and improvement of treatment processes, and the implementation of pilot-scale facilities. We also maintain partnerships with research centres and participate in collaborative projects with non-competing companies in the sector, thereby strengthening knowledge transfer and supporting joint progress towards a more innovative and sustainable water management model.

Finally, our Transparency and Trust Policy reinforces this overall commitment. We have a crime prevention and anti-bribery management system certified in accordance with UNE 19601 and ISO 37001, as well as a robust compliance system that ensures the company, its directors, employees and third parties act in accordance with the applicable legal framework. We implement mechanisms to monitor the performance of executive management and the implementation of the strategic plan, promoting a culture of transparency, good governance, responsible investment and sustainable growth.