{"id":21623,"date":"2025-09-26T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T06:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma.es\/?p=21623"},"modified":"2025-09-15T17:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:00:46","slug":"2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions\/","title":{"rendered":"TMA obtains the 2023 Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal: commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and environmental health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At TMA, we continue to make firm progress in reducing our environmental impact and improving waste management, making it increasingly efficient and sustainable. For this reason, we have obtained the <a title=\"Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CERTIFICADO-TMA-huella-carbono-compensacion-absorcion-C02-Sello-Calculo-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal<\/a>, awarded by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), which certifies the calculation and reporting of our carbon footprint. September 26, <strong>International Environmental Health Day<\/strong>, is an opportunity to remember that the quality of the environment in which we live directly influences our health and well-being, and we want to take this date <strong>to highlight our commitment to the environment and to people<\/strong>. In this article, we explain why this recognition is a key step in our sustainability strategy and, at the same time, a way to actively contribute to environmental health and a cleaner, healthier future. Because <strong>caring for the environment also means caring for our health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido del art\u00edculo<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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CARBON FOOTPRINT IS KEY\">WHY MEASURING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT IS KEY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions\/#BEYOND_RECYCLING_MEASURING_EMISSIONS_TO_TRANSFORM_WASTE_MANAGEMENT\" title=\"BEYOND RECYCLING: MEASURING EMISSIONS TO TRANSFORM WASTE MANAGEMENT\">BEYOND RECYCLING: MEASURING EMISSIONS TO TRANSFORM WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions\/#WASTE_MANAGEMENT_AND_ENVIRONMENTAL_HEALTH_A_DIRECT_RELATIONSHIP\" title=\"WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP\">WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions\/#Waste_transportation_fewer_emissions_better_environmental_health\" title=\"Waste transportation: fewer emissions, better environmental health\">Waste transportation: fewer emissions, better environmental health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions\/#OUR_COMMITMENT_PROTECTING_ENVIRONMENTAL_HEALTH_THROUGH_SUSTAINABILITY\" title=\"OUR COMMITMENT: PROTECTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY\">OUR COMMITMENT: PROTECTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TMA_CONTRIBUTES_TO_IMPROVING_ENVIRONMENTAL_HEALTH\"><\/span><strong>HOW TMA CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Environmental health and waste management are closely linked.<\/p>\n<p>The relationship between the environment and our health is closer than we sometimes imagine. Breathing clean air, drinking water free of contaminants, living in spaces free of hazardous waste&#8230; All of this is part of what we call environmental health, a key concept for ensuring human well-being and the sustainability of the planet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21602 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-3.png\" alt=\"TMA Sello Calculo 2023 Huella de carbono Compromiso ambiental Salud ambiental Sostenibilidad Medio ambiente Compromiso sostenible Gesti\u00f3n de residuos Seal Calculation 2023 Carbon Footprint Environmental Commitment Environmental Health Sustainability Environment Sustainable Commitment Waste Management Segell Calculo 2023 Petjada de carboni Comprom\u00eds ambiental Salut ambiental Sostenibilitat Medi ambient Comprom\u00eds sostenible Gesti\u00f3 de residus\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-3.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-3-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-3-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-3-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/>At TMA, we are clear: <strong>waste management<\/strong> is not just a technical or logistical task, but also <strong>a direct way to care for the environment and protect collective health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, we increasingly align our processes with criteria of sustainability, transparency, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Along these lines, we act consistently and are committed to continuously measuring, analyzing, and improving our impact.<\/p>\n<p>Today, in the framework of International Environmental Health Day, we proudly share that <a title=\"Certifications\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we have obtained the &#8220;Calculation Seal\u201d<\/a>, awarded by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n<p>This new recognition corresponds to the calculation of our carbon footprint for 2023, a key step in <strong>our sustainability strategy and climate commitment<\/strong>, thus consolidating a line of work that focuses on environmental responsibility as an essential part of our business model.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_MITECOs_Carbon_Footprint_Calculation_Seal\"><\/span>What is the MITECO\u2019s Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal is the first level of MITECO&#8217;s official certifications within the Carbon Footprint, Offsetting, and CO\u2082 Absorption Projects Registry. It recognizes organizations that voluntarily measure their carbon footprint and report it transparently.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Therefore, the 2023 Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal certifies that we have measured the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated during 2023, especially those derived from our main activity: integrated waste management. It means that we have rigorously analyzed our emissions and are charting a roadmap toward a more environmentally friendly activity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This recognition is more than a symbol: it implies <strong>transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.<\/strong>\u00a0Knowing our emissions data allows us to implement effective reduction measures and move toward the &#8220;Reduce&#8221; and &#8220;Offset&#8221; levels.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, <a title=\"Certifications\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this new seal adds to the one we already obtained in 2022<\/a>. Therefore, for two consecutive years, we have consolidated a clear strategic direction and a firm commitment to building a more sustainable and committed model.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_emissions_to_improve_our_environmental_commitment\"><\/span>Measuring emissions to improve our environmental commitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21611 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-5.png\" alt=\"TMA Sello Calculo 2023 Huella de carbono Compromiso ambiental Salud ambiental Sostenibilidad Medio ambiente Compromiso sostenible Gesti\u00f3n de residuos Seal Calculation 2023 Carbon Footprint Environmental Commitment Environmental Health Sustainability Environment Sustainable Commitment Waste Management Segell Calculo 2023 Petjada de carboni Comprom\u00eds ambiental Salut ambiental Sostenibilitat Medi ambient Comprom\u00eds sostenible Gesti\u00f3 de residus\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-5.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-5-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-5-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-5-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/>Having obtained the &#8220;Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal&#8221; two years in a row (2022 and 2023) demonstrates that this is not a one-time gesture, but rather the reflection of a <strong>clear and coherent business strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we understand that caring for the environment is not an option; it&#8217;s a responsibility. And we do so with actions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>We measure, analyze, and reduce our environmental footprint.<\/li>\n<li>We are committed to technological and sustainable solutions throughout the entire value chain.<\/li>\n<li>We integrate sustainability into our organizational culture and into every operational decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2023 Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal recognizes our efforts <strong>to measure, report, and thoroughly analyze the carbon footprint<\/strong> generated by our activities as a comprehensive waste management company, with the goal of <strong>identifying opportunities for improvement, reducing our environmental impact, and moving toward an increasingly sustainable model.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHY_MEASURING_THE_CARBON_FOOTPRINT_IS_KEY\"><\/span><strong>WHY MEASURING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT IS KEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Calculating the carbon footprint allows us to accurately determine the volume of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by an organization in the course of its activities.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21605 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente_-2.png\" alt=\"TMA Sello Calculo 2023 Huella de carbono Compromiso ambiental Salud ambiental Sostenibilidad Medio ambiente Compromiso sostenible Gesti\u00f3n de residuos Seal Calculation 2023 Carbon Footprint Environmental Commitment Environmental Health Sustainability Environment Sustainable Commitment Waste Management Segell Calculo 2023 Petjada de carboni Comprom\u00eds ambiental Salut ambiental Sostenibilitat Medi ambient Comprom\u00eds sostenible Gesti\u00f3 de residus\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente_-2.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente_-2-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente_-2-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente_-2-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/>With this data, we can identify critical points, implement specific improvements, and make decisions that bring us closer to a more efficient and sustainable environmental management model.<\/p>\n<p>In our case, measuring the footprint has allowed us to implement actions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Renewing the vehicle fleet with more efficient and less polluting options to minimize emissions from waste transportation.<\/li>\n<li>Optimizing collection routes to reduce travel and fuel consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Improvements in energy efficiency in our facilities and processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of this contributes to <strong>reducing emissions<\/strong> and, consequently, <strong>better air quality, a healthier environment, and a more responsible value chain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BEYOND_RECYCLING_MEASURING_EMISSIONS_TO_TRANSFORM_WASTE_MANAGEMENT\"><\/span><strong>BEYOND RECYCLING: MEASURING EMISSIONS TO TRANSFORM WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20015 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TMA-dia-mundial-reciclaje-reciclar-bien-reducir-reutilizar-zero-waste-residuo-cero-gestion-residuos-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TMA-dia-mundial-reciclaje-reciclar-bien-reducir-reutilizar-zero-waste-residuo-cero-gestion-residuos-12.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TMA-dia-mundial-reciclaje-reciclar-bien-reducir-reutilizar-zero-waste-residuo-cero-gestion-residuos-12-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TMA-dia-mundial-reciclaje-reciclar-bien-reducir-reutilizar-zero-waste-residuo-cero-gestion-residuos-12-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TMA-dia-mundial-reciclaje-reciclar-bien-reducir-reutilizar-zero-waste-residuo-cero-gestion-residuos-12-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/>The Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal is not a final step, but a strategic tool for continued improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Measuring our emissions allows us <strong>to precisely identify where to act and how to optimize processes,<\/strong> opening up new opportunities to strengthen the circular economy model that has guided our activity for years and to decisively advance toward our <a title=\"Zero Waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/zerowaste-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zero Waste<\/a> goal.<\/p>\n<p>In the circular economy, waste is not conceived as an end, but rather as the beginning of a new production cycle. By measuring and analyzing our carbon footprint, we can redesign processes so that materials remain in use as long as possible, reducing the extraction of natural resources, energy consumption, and associated emissions.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Zero Waste\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/zerowaste-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Zero Waste approach<\/a> is the natural outcome of this model: minimizing as much as possible the amount of waste that cannot be recovered or reclaimed.<\/p>\n<p>This involves not only recycling, but also preventing waste generation at its source, focusing on reuse, and ensuring that what cannot be reincorporated into the cycle is managed safely and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>This translates into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Greater waste recovery: Materials previously considered waste are now reincorporated into the production chain, extending their useful life and avoiding disposal.<\/li>\n<li>Boosting recovery and recycling: We close the materials cycle and significantly reduce the volume of final waste.<\/li>\n<li>Process optimization and impact reduction: We implement continuous improvements that reduce emissions associated with waste management, transportation, and treatment, aligning each action with the goal of a zero-waste future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Measuring is the first step to transforming waste management and making it more efficient, more circular, and geared toward zero waste.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WASTE_MANAGEMENT_AND_ENVIRONMENTAL_HEALTH_A_DIRECT_RELATIONSHIP\"><\/span><strong>WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Environmental health depends, in large part, on how we manage waste. Proper management prevents air, water, and soil pollution, reduces the risk of disease, and improves people&#8217;s quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we have been working for decades on comprehensive and responsible waste management, structured around three main pillars:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21294 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tma-certificacion-residuo-cero-diagonal-mar-bureau-veritas-zero-waste-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tma-certificacion-residuo-cero-diagonal-mar-bureau-veritas-zero-waste-1.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tma-certificacion-residuo-cero-diagonal-mar-bureau-veritas-zero-waste-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tma-certificacion-residuo-cero-diagonal-mar-bureau-veritas-zero-waste-1-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tma-certificacion-residuo-cero-diagonal-mar-bureau-veritas-zero-waste-1-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Operational efficiency<\/span><br \/>\nWe optimize every stage of the process to reduce consumption, time, and emissions. From <a title=\"Waste collection\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/collection-and-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collection<\/a> to final treatment, every decision is based on sustainability criteria.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Recovery and Circular Economy<\/span><br \/>\nOur goal is clear: to ensure that nothing ends up where it shouldn&#8217;t.<br \/>\nTherefore, we prioritize <a title=\"Waste recovery\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/recoverable-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waste recovery<\/a>, recycling, and material recovery, aligned with the principles of the circular economy. Every properly treated waste is<strong> an opportunity to reintroduce resources into the production cycle<\/strong>. Therefore, we promote material recovery and are committed <a title=\"From waste to opportunity\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lWB3ohr8Koc?si=ycLlqfu7FDph3OfH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to turning every piece of waste into a resource.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Safety and traceability<\/span><br \/>\nWe apply strict controls and follow the most demanding standards in traceability, environmental regulations, and safety in all our processes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Additionally, we encourage environmental training among our teams, because we believe that sustainability starts from within.<\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we believe that <strong>efficient and responsible waste management<\/strong> is one of the most effective levers for improving the health of the planet\u2026 and of people.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to a zero-waste approach, which prioritizes <strong>prevention, reuse, recycling, and recovery:<\/strong> turning waste into resources <strong>reduces emissions and protects the environment and environmental health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waste_transportation_fewer_emissions_better_environmental_health\"><\/span>Waste transportation: fewer emissions, better environmental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21523 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-semana-europea-movilidad-sostenible-transporte-residuos-eficiencia-reducir-emisiones-1.png\" alt=\"TMA Semana Europea de la Movilidad Gesti\u00f3n de residuos Transporte sostenible de residuos Transporte eficiente Reducir emisiones Reducir impacto ambiental Transporte sostenible de residuos Eficiencia ambiental Movilidad sostenible Setmana Europea de la Mobilitat Gesti\u00f3 de residus Transport sostenible de residus Transport eficient Reduir emissions Reduir impacte ambiental Transport sostenible de residus Efici\u00e8ncia ambiental Mobilitat sostenible European Mobility Week Waste management Sustainable waste transport Efficient transport Reducing emissions Reducing environmental impact Sustainable waste transport Environmental efficiency Sustainable mobility\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-semana-europea-movilidad-sostenible-transporte-residuos-eficiencia-reducir-emisiones-1.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-semana-europea-movilidad-sostenible-transporte-residuos-eficiencia-reducir-emisiones-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-semana-europea-movilidad-sostenible-transporte-residuos-eficiencia-reducir-emisiones-1-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-semana-europea-movilidad-sostenible-transporte-residuos-eficiencia-reducir-emisiones-1-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At a company like TMA, where transportation plays a fundamental role in waste collection and treatment services, sustainable mobility is a priority.<\/p>\n<p>We have identified transportation as a key area for reducing our carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, one of our areas of focus for improvement in recent years has been <a title=\"Waste transportation fleet\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/collection-and-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our waste transportation fleet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we have replaced part of our fleet with more <a title=\"Efficient vehicles\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/vehicles-and-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">efficient vehicles<\/a>, prioritizing alternative fuels and optimizing routes to reduce unnecessary mileage and emissions.<\/p>\n<p>For some time now, one of our main lines of action has been improving our logistics system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>We&#8217;ve renewed part of <a title=\"Vehicle fleet\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/vehicles-and-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our vehicle fleet<\/a>, incorporating <strong>more efficient models with a lower environmental impact<\/strong>. We have more than 250 vehicles, including electric and hybrid LPG models.<\/li>\n<li>We apply<strong> sustainable logistics criteria<\/strong>, optimizing collection routes, reducing unnecessary travel, and responding more efficiently to any unforeseen events that may arise, all without affecting the quality of service.<\/li>\n<li>We rely on technology and data to make smarter and <strong>more sustainable decisions on a daily basis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measures allow us to reduce the environmental footprint of our daily activities, directly contributing to a healthier environment.<\/p>\n<p>All of this represents an operational improvement and also a commitment to a model that is more respectful of the environmental health of the areas where we operate: all our actions are aimed at <strong>reducing the environmental impact and carbon footprint of our daily activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OUR_COMMITMENT_PROTECTING_ENVIRONMENTAL_HEALTH_THROUGH_SUSTAINABILITY\"><\/span><strong>OUR COMMITMENT: PROTECTING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Environmental health is achieved through a constant stream of responsible decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, on this International Day of Environmental Health, we want to demonstrate how TMA is an innovative and sustainable management model:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21608 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-6.png\" alt=\"TMA Sello Calculo 2023 Huella de carbono Compromiso ambiental Salud ambiental Sostenibilidad Medio ambiente Compromiso sostenible Gesti\u00f3n de residuos Seal Calculation 2023 Carbon Footprint Environmental Commitment Environmental Health Sustainability Environment Sustainable Commitment Waste Management Segell Calculo 2023 Petjada de carboni Comprom\u00eds ambiental Salut ambiental Sostenibilitat Medi ambient Comprom\u00eds sostenible Gesti\u00f3 de residus\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-6.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-6-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-6-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tma-sello-calculo-huella-carbono-salud-ambiental-gestion-residuos-sostenibilidad-compromiso-ambiental-medio-ambiente-6-700x428.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/306;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Continuous recognition: obtaining the &#8220;Carbon Footprint Calculation Seal&#8221; in 2022 and 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic approach based on efficiency and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of effective measures to reduce emissions in transportation and logistics.<\/li>\n<li>Management model based on the circular economy and commitment to zero waste.<\/li>\n<li>Projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to transparency through clear and accessible environmental indicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We firmly believe that caring for the environment means caring for people, and that is why we will continue working through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainability is not a goal, it&#8217;s a path.<\/p>\n<p>At TMA, we walk that path every day through responsible waste management, emissions reduction, and a firm commitment to the health of the planet and its people.<\/p>\n<p>We continue to move forward with the conviction that a future where efficiency, environmental care, and health go hand in hand is possible.<\/p>\n<p>Caring for environmental health begins with proper waste management.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We take care of our customers and we take care of the environment.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We are much more than comprehensive waste management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to comply with regulations, improve your environmental impact, or adapt your procedures, write to us at <a title=\"Contact us\" href=\"mailto:comercial@tma.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>comercial@tma.es<\/strong><\/a> and we will be happy to provide you with a personalized proposal, fully tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are here to help you reduce the environmental impact of your waste and take care of the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover our comprehensive <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/non-hazardous-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waste Management Services<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\nFollow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tma-tecnologia-medio-ambiente\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TMA&#8217;s LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>. Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCW93hZPhc7c6BJIJ1L61_Qw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a>, we will be happy to advise and inform you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We analyze our emissions to implement increasingly environmentally friendly waste management. 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