ENVIRONMENT
CYDSA considers environmental protection essential for the health of the planet and the continuity of its business operations.
Sustainable development is defined as the ability to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
CYDSA is committed to this vision; therefore, environmental protection is fundamental not only for the continuity of its business operations, but also for preserving the health of the planet.
The Environment line of action focuses on two priorities: Net Emissions Reduction and Circular Economy, which are part of CYDSA’s Sustainability Model.
1Compared to 2024
1This represents a 121% increase compared to 2018.
Net Emissions
Reduction
Climate change is one of the main environmental challenges today, associated with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events that can pose risk to health and well-being.
One of the main causes of this phenomenon is related to the emission of gases used in industrial processes and refrigeration systems, which contribute to global warming and reduce the atmosphere’s ability to protect the Earth from solar radiation (greenhouse effect).
At CYDSA, the priority and objective related to the reduction of net emissions of these greenhouse gases is presented below:
Reduce the Intensity of Scope 1 and 2 Emissions of the CYDSA Group to a range between 0.65 and 0.85 tCO2e/t produced by 2030, which is equivalent to a reduction in the indicator of between 50% and 62% compared to the level of 1.7 tCO2e/t produced in 2018.
The performance of the objective, measured in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂ equivalent), is presented below.
| GHG emissions intensity (thousand tons CO2e / thousand tons produced) | 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Variation % 2024 vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1) | 1.47 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.20 | -33.3% |
| Indirect GHG emissions intensity from energy generation (Scope 2) | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.6% |
| Total GHG emissions intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) | 1.69 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.49 | -19.7% |
| Reduction in GHG emissions intensity (vs. base year 2018) | N/A | -63.6% | -63.9% | -71.% | -7.1pp |
To achieve this, CYDSA has implemented actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including:
- The adoption of cleaner technologies for chlor-alkali production.
- The incorporation of argon plasma arc technology for the control and destruction of fluorinated gases.
These measures contribute to strengthening the long-term sustainability of the business.
Circular Economy
The circular economy is a model that seeks to maximize the use of resources and reduce waste, promoting a more sustainable economic system.
For CYDSA, water is a critical resource for production; therefore, two objectives have been established for its efficient use, related to:
- Water recirculation.
- Extraction of wastewater or treated water.
In the case of water recirculation, the objective is presented below:
Increase the Volume of Recirculated Water of the CYDSA Group to a range between 2.40 and 2.80 million m3 by 2030, which corresponds to an increase in the indicator of between 98% and 131% compared to the level of 1.21 million m3 in 2018.
The performance of the objective, measured in thousands of cubic meters, is presented below:
Volumen iof Recirculated Water
| 2018 (base year) | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Variation % 2024-2025 | Variation % 2018-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,208 | 1,920 | 2,239 | 2,663 | +19% | +121% |
The performance above has been achieved due to initiatives implemented at several plants related to water recovery for production processes.
Regarding the volume of wastewater extraction, the objective is presented below:
Increase the Volume of Wastewater Extracted by the CYDSA Group to a range of between 0.85 and 1.40 million m3 by 2030, which corresponds to an increase in the indicator of between 46% and 139% compared to the level of 0.58 million m3 in 2018.
The performance of the objective, measured in thousands of cubic meters, is presented below:
Extraction volume of blackwater or treated water
| 2018 (base year) | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Variation % 2024-2025 | Variation % 2018-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | 772 | 519 | 525 | 1% | -10% |
The above has been achieved using wastewater or treated water for production processes in plants where there is high water stress.
Other Performance
Indicators
Emissions
Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, measured in CO₂ equivalent, are presented below:
|
CO2 equivalent emissions (thousand ton CO2, eq) |
2018 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
Variation % 2024 vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) |
2,378 | 550 | 506 | 380 | -24.8% |
|
Indirect GHG emissions from energy generation (Scope 2) |
337 | 484 | 529 | 557 | 5.3% |
|
Total GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2), CO2 equivalent (thousand tons CO2e) |
2,715 | 1,034 | 1,035 | 937 | -9.4% |
Total Water Consumption
CYDSA’s total water consumption, measured in thousands of cubic meters, is listed below
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Variation % 2025 vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,347 | 2,995 | 4,015 | 34.1% |
Energy Consumption
CYDSA’s energy consumption, measured in thousands of Gigajoules, is listed below:
| Energy (thousands of Gigajoules) | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Variation % 2025 vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption within the organization | 9,192 | 9,153 | 8,426 | -8% |
| Energy consumption from non-renewable sources | 9,171 | 9,094 | 8,085 | -11% |
| Energy consumption from renewable or clean sources | 236 | 213 | 360 | 69% |
| Consumption per unit of production indicator (GJ/ton) | 5.47 | 5.4 | 4.41 | -18% |