A group that has always been a leader in CSR
1942
The Paredes company is founded and recovers used fabrics to make rags, paving the way for “reuse”.
1966
Paredes invents the first cellulose wadding wiping reel from surplus stock and, in the 1960s, introduces the concept of “recycling”.
2021
Paredes develops the use of recycled cotton wool.
2023
Launch of Paredes RENEW
EcoVadis Platinum for the second consecutive year for Paredes
TOP 1% OF COMPANIES IN THE SECTOR
Our reconditioning programme of cotton wool and soap dispensers
Improvement in carbon footprint of 94% From 7.62 kg CO² e to 0.49 kg CO² e
50% of the installed base reconditioned
Reduction in the number of new devices
-50%
reduction in GHG emissions by 2031
(already -21% since 2021)
Greenhouse gas reduction target calculated according to the Paris Agreement COP21.
Our GPO Foundation
The GPO Foundation works in the following areas:
- Health
Supports research and improvements to the working environment of healthcare staff and the living conditions of patients
- Social Action
Supports projects to assist to help people in extreme poverty vulnerable situations or with disabilities
- Education
Primary prevention of hygiene
- Environment
Supports actions that contribute to the fight against global warming and the preservation of biodiversity
A group...
1942
The Paredes company is founded and recovers used fabrics to make rags, paving the way for “reuse”.
1966
Paredes invents the first cellulose wadding wiping reel from surplus stock and, in the 1960s, introduces the concept of “recycling”.
...that has always been a leader in CSR
2021
Paredes develops the use of recycled cotton wool.
2023
Launch of Paredes RENEW
-50%
reduction in GHG emissions by 2031
(already -21% since 2021)
Greenhouse gas reduction target
calculated according to the Paris Agreement COP21.
Our reconditioning programme of cotton wool and soap dispensers
Improvement in carbon footprint of 94%. From 7.62 kg CO² e to 0.49 kg CO² e
50% of the installed base reconditioned. Reduction in the number of new devices
EcoVadis Platinum for the second consecutive year for Paredes
TOP 1% OF COMPANIES IN THE SECTOR
The GPO Foundation works in the following areas :
- Health
Supports research and improvements to the working environment of healthcare staff and the living conditions of patients
- Social Action
Supports projects to assist to help people in extreme poverty vulnerable situations or with disabilities
- Education
Primary prevention of hygiene
- Environment
Supports actions that contribute to the fight against global warming and the preservation of biodiversity
