Industry Showcase

Decarbonization is one of the strategic pillars of Ercros’s 3D Plan (2021–2029), aimed at transforming the company towards a more sustainable and competitive model. This presentation outlines the ongoing projects at the Tarragona Industrial Complex, focused on the chlorovinyl chain, an energy- and CO₂-intensive environment.

The strategy is structured around three main lines: improving energy efficiency through heat recovery and reuse; replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon alternatives such as hydrogen and biomass; and electrifying equipment and processes to reduce direct emissions and enable the use of renewable energy.

Overall, these initiatives represent a practical case of applying industrial technologies for the decarbonization of the chemical sector, providing insights into feasibility, integration, and replicability.

The conversation will address the main technological, operational, and scalability challenges associated with integrating green hydrogen into real production environments, along with the opportunities this technology offers to accelerate the transition toward a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive industry.

Round table moderated by Feeling Innovation by Stanpa addressing the role of water as a strategic resource for the sustainable transformation of the perfumery and cosmetics industry.

Through the success stories of Cantabria Labs and Natura Bissé, different approaches to innovation applied to industrial water management will be presented: from the energy and dermatological valorization of a mineral-medicinal thermal spring to integrated models of circularity, reuse, smart monitoring, and dry factory strategies within production plants.

The session will provide an opportunity to share real experiences related to water efficiency, industrial sustainability, digitalization, and value creation through water, while also offering a brief outlook on how these initiatives will continue to evolve within industrial environments.