Certifications IQE 2024 – 2025
INDUSTRIAS QUÍMICAS DEL EBRO has successfully carried out, throughout 2024 and 2025, a project to obtain and renew several key certifications, including: Additionally, the company has completed the calculation of its organizational and product Carbon Footprint and has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, an internationally recognized assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance. This project has been funded under the second call of the 2025 International Certification Aid Line, as part of the Mentoring and SME Internationalization Support Program within the framework of Spain’s Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan (PRTR), coordinated by the Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de España (Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain).
IQE Installs New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations with Support from the MOVES III Incentive Program
At Industrias Químicas del Ebro, we continue to make progress towards more sustainable mobility through the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations at our facilities. This initiative is part of a project subsidized under the MOVES III Program for Incentives for Efficient and Sustainable Mobility, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. This project has been supported by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge and represents another step forward in our commitment to energy transition and clean mobility. Installation Details With these new infrastructures, IQE not only promotes the adoption of electric vehicles but also actively contributes to the development of a more responsible energy model.
IQE Group Recognised as a Responsible Company under the “Responsible Care” Programme
FEIQUE, the Spanish Chemical Industry Federation (Federación Empresarial de la Industria Química Española), has granted IQE Group the “Responsible Care” designation as a Responsible Company. This recognition is granted to companies in the sector that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement in safety, health, environmental protection, and sustainability. This achievement is not merely a technical milestone or an administrative procedure; it represents the collective effort of all those who, day after day, carry out their work with responsibility, rigour, and dedication to doing things properly. The recognition reaffirms IQE’s ongoing commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and corporate responsibility. Being part of the Responsible Care initiative places us on the European map of chemical companies that are actively committed to building a safer, cleaner, and more ethical industry.
IQE Group receives Next Generation EU Funding to launch a photovoltaic self-consumption facility
Grupo IQE has received financial assistance within the framework of the Next Generation EU Funds, through the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan promoted by the Government of Spain, to carry out the installation and commissioning of a 25 kW photovoltaic self-consumption system. This project aligns with the IQE Group’s objectives, which are focused on energy transition, sustainability, and efficiency in production processes, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and the use of renewable energy.
IQE at the European Coatings Show 2025
The European Coatings Show (ECS) will be held from March 25 to 27. European Coatings Show (ECS)an international meeting of the coatings and paints industry, will be held in Nuremberg (Germany). Once again, IQE will be present, showcasing its innovative solutions for the sector. 📍 Visit us at our stand 2-406, Hall 2, dedicated to raw materials.🔗 IQE at ECSWe look forward to welcoming you and discussing the latest industry advancements.
IQE Plants the Future in the Bosque de los Zaragozanos
In February, IQE carried out the planting of the Bosque de los Zaragozanos. A team of 80 people contributed to planting 800 trees, in a day where commitment to the environment and teamwork were the main focus. El Bosque de los Zaragozanos, an initiative promoted by the Zaragoza City Council with the support of several companies, pursues three fundamental objectives: to recover degraded natural spaces, to create areas of enjoyment and wellbeing for citizens and to improve the connection between green areas. A purpose aligned with the values of IQE, which reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and people’s wellbeing.
PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR JUNIOR RESEARCHERS
Industrias Químicas del Ebro, represented by its Director of Innovation and Development, Jorge Pérez, has announced new pre-doctoral scholarships aimed at fostering emerging talent. During his speech, Jorge Perez highlighted: “You are at a key stage in your lives, at a moment of new beginnings, and we want to thank USJ for its work in attracting talent, something essential for all companies.” In this context, the efforts and dedication of two outstanding graduates, José Ignacio Trasobares and Rodrigo Casamayor, who have been awarded these scholarships as part of the company’s commitment to promoting young talent and innovation, have been recognized. For further details, please refer to the full news article https://www.usj.es/noticias-agenda/universidad-san-jorge-entrega-nueve-ayudas-predoctorales-jovenes-investigadores-desarrollen-su-doctorado-contribuir-desarrollo-idi
IQE actively participates in the FEDER 2021-27 program, call 2024 of the Government of Aragon
In its commitment to innovation and sustainability, IQE actively participates in the 2024 call of the 2021-2027 ERDF program, which promotes industrial research and/or experimental development projects in circular economy. The project “ZEOXICON. Photo-oxidative treatments on zeolite by-product for the manufacture of low-carbon footprint construction additives”, started in 2023(IQE participates in the circular economy aid facility of the Government of Aragón’s ERDF Aragón 2021-2027 programme – Grupo IQE), continues in the 2024 call and is part of this initiative to promote a circular and efficient model. This project positions IQE as a benchmark in sustainability within the chemical industry. With the support of FEDER, we continue to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for the circular use of by-products of the aluminum industry, guaranteeing the quality of the final product and reducing the environmental impact.
Presence of IQE at the EuroTier Fair
IQE will participate in the 14th edition of EuroTier, the leading international fair in Hannover, Germany, dedicated to livestock and animal production, which will take place from November 12 to 15, 2024. EuroTier stands out as the foremost European event in agricultural and livestock technology, offering a broad exhibition platform where suppliers of equipment, products, animal nutrition, and services for the sector will present their solutions to industry professionals. During these days, our technicians and sales representatives José Ramos, Pilar Bernal, and Pablo Vitoria will be present at the fair to welcome visitors and provide information about our solutions for the sector. If you’re planning to attend, we would be delighted to welcome you at our stand. Feel free to contact José Ramos at jramos@iqe.es to schedule an appointment.