Cosentino Publishes Sustainability Report

Cosentino Releases Sustainability Report Cosentino Group, a global brand in composite surfaces, has disclosed its progress and achievements in innovation, R&D, energy model, circular economy, education and social action through its Sustainability Report. In 2022, Cosentino invested more than EUR 37 million to protect the environment, and distinguished itself through actions including 99% water reuse, zero water discharge, and 100% renewable electricity use. Cosentino, which produces innovative, sustainable surfaces for the design and architecture world, has published its Sustainability Report, which contains the company's performance, milestones and achievements in social, environmental and good governance areas. In 2022, Cosentino invested more than EUR 37 million with the aim of environmental protection and stood out through actions such as 99% water reuse, zero water discharge, and 100% renewable electricity use. In addition, it pioneered the development of sustainable products such as carbon-neutral Dekton® and the proprietary HybriQ® technology specific to Silestone® surfaces.

Reduced carbon footprint by 6%

In 2022, Cosentino reduced its carbon footprint by 6% compared to 2021 and recovered 16% of all solid waste produced at its Industrial Park in Cantoria (Almería). Within the company, the use of recycled raw materials in Silestone® and Dekton® production accounted for 7.6% of total raw material consumption. Last year, the company implemented a new industrial energy model based on renewable energy sources and including water resource management, which covered approximately 15% of the facility's annual electricity consumption.  

About Cosentino Group

Headquartered in Spain, Cosentino Group is a global family-owned company engaged in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architectural and design purposes. Cosentino Group, a worldwide leader in its sector, designs solutions with innovative approaches that set trends and add value to human life. Within this vision, it has developed advanced technology products such as Silestone, Dekton and Sensa, which are extraordinary and pioneering products, and has enabled the creation of unique designs in architectural fields. The Group bases its development on international expansion, an innovative research and development programme, respect for the environment and sustainability, and ongoing corporate commitment to education, equality, health and safety in the society and local communities in which it operates. Based in Almeria, Spain, Cosentino Group distributes its products and brands in more than 80 countries. It operates in 32 countries, with 29 of its own facilities. The Group has seven factories, six in Almeria and one smart logistics platform in Spain, and more than 140 commercial and business units worldwide. Cosentino Group generates 90% of its financial turnover from international markets.