{"id":25553,"date":"2026-07-15T08:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma.es\/?p=25553"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T07:15:27","slug":"calculo-2024-carbon-footprint-seal-emissions-reduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/calculo-2024-carbon-footprint-seal-emissions-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"TMA and Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s obtain the CALCULO 2024 Seal from MITECO\u2019s Carbon Footprint Registry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The carbon footprint has become a key tool for <strong>understanding and improving the environmental impact of waste management services<\/strong>. Beyond simply measuring emissions, it allows us to identify where they are generated, how they evolve, and what operational decisions can effectively reduce them.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, TMA and Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s have obtained the <a title=\"Certifications\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CALCULO 2024 Carbon Footprint Seal<\/strong><\/a>\u2014for the third consecutive year\u2014and have formalized their registration in the Registro de Huella de Carbono, compensaci\u00f3n y proyectos de absorci\u00f3n de CO\u2082 del MITECO (the official national carbon footprint registry), consolidating a working model based on continuous measurement and operational improvement.<\/p>\n<p>This progress reflects an approach to managing environmental services in which data is not only analyzed but also used to optimize processes, reduce emissions, and move towards a circular economy and zero-waste model.<\/p>\n<div 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ENVIRONMENT\">ESPAIS VERDS DEL VALL\u00c8S: SUSTAINABILITY IN THE URBAN AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/calculo-2024-carbon-footprint-seal-emissions-reduction\/#SELLO_CALCULO_2024_%E2%80%93_MITECO_CARBON_FOOTPRINT_SEAL_CONTINUOUS_IMPROVEMENT_AND_ENVIRONMENTAL_TRANSPARENCY\" title=\"SELLO CALCULO 2024 \u2013 MITECO CARBON FOOTPRINT SEAL: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPARENCY\">SELLO CALCULO 2024 \u2013 MITECO CARBON FOOTPRINT SEAL: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPARENCY<\/a><\/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\/calculo-2024-carbon-footprint-seal-emissions-reduction\/#DECARBONIZATION_CIRCULAR_ECONOMY_AND_ZERO_WASTE_AN_INTEGRATED_MODEL\" title=\"DECARBONIZATION, CIRCULAR ECONOMY, AND ZERO WASTE: AN INTEGRATED MODEL\">DECARBONIZATION, CIRCULAR ECONOMY, AND ZERO WASTE: AN INTEGRATED MODEL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/calculo-2024-carbon-footprint-seal-emissions-reduction\/#RELATED_NEWS\" title=\"RELATED NEWS\">RELATED NEWS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SELLO_CALCULO_2024_%E2%80%93_MITECO_CARBON_FOOTPRINT_SEAL_THREE_CONSECUTIVE_YEARS_OF_CONTINUOUS_MEASUREMENT\"><\/span><strong>SELLO CALCULO 2024 \u2013 MITECO CARBON FOOTPRINT SEAL: THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CALCULO 2024 Carbon Footprint Seal certifies that <strong>TMA and Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s have calculated their greenhouse gas emissions following the criteria established by the Ministerio para la Transici\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica y el Reto Demogr\u00e1fico (MITECO), Spain\u2019s Ministry for Ecological Transition.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the recognition, the real value lies in continuity. Three consecutive years of calculations allow for comparison of results, detection of trends, and an understanding of how the actual environmental impact of the activity evolves.<\/p>\n<p>This sustained work has allowed for the consolidation of a working method based on three principles: <strong>rigorous measurement, sound analysis, and consistent action<\/strong>. Without this foundation, any emissions reduction strategy would lose effectiveness and long-term viability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MITECO_CARBON_FOOTPRINT_REGISTRATION_FROM_CALCULATION_TO_COMMITMENT\"><\/span><strong>MITECO CARBON FOOTPRINT REGISTRATION: FROM CALCULATION TO COMMITMENT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The attainment of the Sello CALCULO 2024 is part of the process that culminates in registration in the Registro de Huella de Carbono of MITECO, an official tool of the Ministerio para la Transici\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica y el Reto Demogr\u00e1fico of Spain.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25543 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-3.png\" alt=\"Icono de huella verde con mensaje de reducci\u00f3n de la huella de carbono.\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-3.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-3-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-3-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-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;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This registration means that the organization:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Has calculated its carbon footprint using verifiable criteria, providing reliable data for environmental decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Commits to the progressive reduction of emissions, integrating sustainability into its operational management.<\/li>\n<li>Joins a national climate action framework, aligned with decarbonization objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this way, the calculation ceases to be an isolated technical exercise and becomes <strong>a practical management tool.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The information obtained makes it possible to <strong>identify which activities generate the most emissions<\/strong>\u2014such as transportation, energy consumption, or certain treatment processes\u2014and to take direct action on them.<\/p>\n<p>This translates into concrete decisions, such as optimizing collection routes, adjusting service frequencies, improving equipment efficiency, and prioritizing waste recovery over disposal. Overall, carbon footprint calculation becomes an integral part of daily operations, guiding improvements toward a real reduction in environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CARBON_FOOTPRINT_IN_WASTE_MANAGEMENT_FROM_DATA_TO_ACTION\"><\/span><strong>CARBON FOOTPRINT IN WASTE MANAGEMENT: FROM DATA TO ACTION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Working with the carbon footprint in a structured way allows us to move from intuition to data-driven decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of TMA and Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, this approach translates into <strong>concrete improvements in the day-to-day operation of the service<\/strong>, especially in those areas with the greatest environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25528 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-7.png\" alt=\"Papel rasgado que revela la palabra \u201cSolutions\u201d, asociado a soluciones ambientales\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-7.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-7-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-7-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-7-700x428.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>The main lines of action include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Optimizing routes and logistics, reducing kilometers traveled and fuel consumption in waste collection and transport.<\/li>\n<li>Progressively improving the fleet and equipment, incorporating energy efficiency criteria that reduce emissions per service.<\/li>\n<li>Optimizing waste management processes, improving segregation and reducing unnecessary transfers.<\/li>\n<li>Efficient use of energy resources, both in facilities and in machinery and operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measures are prioritized based on the data obtained from calculating the carbon footprint, allowing action to be taken where the greatest impact is generated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CIRCULAR_ECONOMY_IN_WASTE_MANAGEMENT_REDUCING_IMPACT_AND_EMISSIONS\"><\/span><strong>CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN WASTE MANAGEMENT: REDUCING IMPACT AND EMISSIONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>circular economy<\/strong> is a key pillar of TMA&#8217;s activity, especially due to its direct relationship with waste management.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to the traditional linear model, this approach seeks to keep resources in use for as long as possible, reducing both waste generation and associated emissions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25531 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-5.png\" alt=\"S\u00edmbolo de reciclaje con los conceptos reducir, reutilizar y reciclar\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-5.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-5-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-5-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-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;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In practice, this involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Recovering materials, avoiding their disposal and promoting their use in new cycles.<\/li>\n<li>Improving recycling, increasing the quality of source separation and reducing non-recoverable fractions.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with clients and government agencies to optimize waste flows.<\/li>\n<li>Reintroducing materials, extending their useful life and reducing the need for virgin raw materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach not only has a direct environmental impact in a specific phase of the service, but <strong>also influences the entire waste management cycle.<\/strong> When the carbon footprint is analyzed comprehensively\u2014from collection to final treatment\u2014it becomes clear that every operational decision has a cumulative effect on the system&#8217;s total emissions.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, optimizing how waste is collected, transported, and treated allows for reduced energy consumption, minimized travel, and improved efficiency of treatment facilities. This translates into <strong>an overall decrease in emissions throughout the entire value chain<\/strong>, not just at a single point in the process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ZERO_WASTE_KEY_TO_REDUCING_THE_CARBON_FOOTPRINT\"><\/span><strong>ZERO WASTE: KEY TO REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The <a title=\"Zero Waste\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/zerowaste-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zero waste<\/a> goal is a direct consequence of integrating carbon footprint and the circular economy. It&#8217;s not just about managing waste better, but about reducing it at the source and optimizing the entire system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25534 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-6.png\" alt=\"Mensaje Zero Waste sobre fondo verde, asociado a la reducci\u00f3n de residuos\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-6.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-6-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-6-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing waste generation means acting in the initial stages of the process, improving overall efficiency and preventing subsequent impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To move in this direction, TMA works on several fronts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Waste prevention at the source, optimizing processes to reduce non-recyclable materials.<\/li>\n<li>Improving selective collection, facilitating more efficient separation that increases recovery rates.<\/li>\n<li>Raising awareness and providing technical support to clients, promoting best practices in waste generation and management.<\/li>\n<li>Innovating treatment solutions, aimed at reducing the fraction destined for disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This approach has a direct impact on the carbon footprint<\/strong>, since every waste item that is avoided, properly separated, or recovered reduces emissions at different stages of the system.<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, it reduces the number of trips associated with transporting waste to treatment plants or controlled landfills. On the other hand, it reduces the energy required for disposal processes, which are usually the most energy-intensive. Furthermore, by recovering materials, the production of new resources is avoided, also reducing indirect emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, <strong>efficient waste management acts as a real driver of decarbonization<\/strong> within the environmental sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESPAIS_VERDS_DEL_VALLES_SUSTAINABILITY_IN_THE_URBAN_AND_NATURAL_ENVIRONMENT\"><\/span><strong>ESPAIS VERDS DEL VALL\u00c8S: SUSTAINABILITY IN THE URBAN AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In the case of <a title=\"Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Espais-Verds-Valles-sello-calculo-2024-huella-carbono-sostenibilidad-reducir-emisiones.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s<\/a>, sustainability is directly applied to the management of urban and natural spaces, where every operational decision has a visible impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The objective is to <strong>improve the environmental efficiency of maintenance services<\/strong> through specific actions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Efficient use of water in irrigation, adjusting consumption to the actual needs of each space.<\/li>\n<li>Selection of plant species adapted to the local climate, reducing the need for intensive maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Gradual reduction in the use of chemical products, favoring more environmentally friendly alternatives.<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of urban biodiversity, contributing to the resilience of ecosystems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although these actions are part of daily operations, they are directly related to the carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuel consumption, equipment efficiency, service planning, and the distance between service points<\/strong> directly influence emissions. Therefore, carbon footprint analysis allows us to identify which processes generate the greatest impact and where there is the greatest potential for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, daily management ceases to be purely operational and becomes integrated into a data-driven environmental strategy, where <strong>every decision contributes to reducing the overall impact of the service.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SELLO_CALCULO_2024_%E2%80%93_MITECO_CARBON_FOOTPRINT_SEAL_CONTINUOUS_IMPROVEMENT_AND_ENVIRONMENTAL_TRANSPARENCY\"><\/span><strong>SELLO CALCULO 2024 \u2013 MITECO CARBON FOOTPRINT SEAL: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPARENCY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Obtaining the <a title=\"CALCULO 2024 Carbon Footprint Seal\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Espais-Verds-Valles-sello-calculo-2024-huella-carbono-sostenibilidad-reducir-emisiones.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CALCULO 2024 Carbon Footprint Seal<\/a> and registration with the MITECO Registry represent the consolidation of a work system based on continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of TMA and Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, having three consecutive years of calculation data allows them to understand current emissions and analyze their actual evolution over time.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially relevant <strong>because it makes sustainability a measurable, comparable, and verifiable process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each annual update of the carbon footprint provides a more precise view of the organization&#8217;s environmental performance, allowing for more technically rigorous adjustments to strategies.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25537 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-1.png\" alt=\"Esquema de los pilares de la sostenibilidad: social, econ\u00f3mico y ambiental\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-1.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-1-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-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>This process provides three <strong>fundamental elements that structure the entire environmental strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Comparative measurement of emissions, which allows for analysis of actual year-on-year evolution and the detection of trends of improvement or deviation in the different operational areas.<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven decision-making, which replaces general approaches with concrete analyses of energy consumption, transportation, and waste management, improving the efficiency of the measures implemented.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental transparency, which strengthens the traceability of the work performed and lends credibility to clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders, especially in highly regulated sectors such as waste management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these elements consolidate a more mature environmental management model, where sustainability is based not on declarations, but on verifiable data and concrete operational decisions.<\/p>\n<p>All of this allows <strong>for real progress toward decarbonization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DECARBONIZATION_CIRCULAR_ECONOMY_AND_ZERO_WASTE_AN_INTEGRATED_MODEL\"><\/span><strong>DECARBONIZATION, CIRCULAR ECONOMY, AND ZERO WASTE: AN INTEGRATED MODEL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"Certifications\" href=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Espais-Verds-Valles-sello-calculo-2024-huella-carbono-sostenibilidad-reducir-emisiones.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The third consecutive CALCULO 2024 Seal and registration in the MITECO<\/a> reflect the consolidation of an environmental management model that coherently integrates measurement, operation, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-25540 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-4.png\" alt=\"Gr\u00e1fico descendente que representa la reducci\u00f3n de emisiones de CO\u2082\" width=\"500\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-4.png 800w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-4-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-4-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/tma.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reducccion-emisiones-huella-carbono-sello-calculo-2024-descarbonizacion-medio-ambiente-sostenibilidad-4-700x428.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 and Espais Verds del Vall\u00e8s, carbon footprint reduction, the circular economy, and zero waste are not seen as separate strategic lines, but rather as interconnected parts of a single operating system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Measuring emissions<\/strong> allows us to identify where impacts are generated. The <strong>circular economy<\/strong> provides the tools to reduce them at the source. And the <strong>zero waste objective<\/strong> guides management toward minimizing losses throughout the entire system.<\/p>\n<p>This integrated approach has a dual effect. On the one hand, it effectively <strong>reduces the environmental impact of our activitie<\/strong>s. On the other hand, it <strong>improves the operational efficiency<\/strong> of our services, optimizing resources, reducing energy costs, and increasing the traceability of all processes.<\/p>\n<p>In an increasingly demanding regulatory and environmental context, this model not only meets the objectives of the Ministerio para la Transici\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica y el Reto Demogr\u00e1fico (MITECO), Spain\u2019s Ministry for Ecological Transition, but also <strong>positions TMA within a genuine transition toward a more efficient and measurable waste\u2011management model aligned with current climate challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RELATED_NEWS\"><\/span><strong>RELATED NEWS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a title=\"Sello CALCULO 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/certificacion-calculo-miteco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We obtain the first \u201cCALCULO\u201d certification in the Carbon Footprint Registry.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a title=\"Sello CALCULO 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/2023-carbon-footprint-calculation-seal-reduce-emissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TMA obtains the \u201cCALCULO\u201d 2023 Seal: commitment to carbon footprint reduction and environmental health.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover our <strong><a title=\"Comprehensive waste management services\" href=\"https:\/\/tma.es\/en\/non-hazardous-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comprehensive waste management services<\/a><\/strong> and join us on the path to a more sustainable future.<\/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>Follow 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>. 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