Cepsa has renewed its ISO 50001 Energy Efficiency Management System certification for its Palos de la Frontera, San Roque and Tenerife refineries.

This system was certified for the whole of the Company's Refining Management Department in late 2014. It has now been renewed by AENOR (the Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification), whose report states that “the management system is an appropriate response to the standard's requirements, the implementation of which is considered compliant.” AENOR also said that the Company “continues to make progress in the integration of the quality, environmental and health and safety control systems that have been introduced and certified under the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, alongside the standard covering energy management.”

Among the key points highlighted by the audit team are the daily calculation of the Energy Efficiency index carried out at La Rábida Refinery, as well the monitoring of Cepsa's optimization plans, among other areas.

In 2013, the Company's Refining Management Department approved the implementation of an Energy Management System compliant with ISO 50001, an international specification which aims to promote energy efficiency within organizations, reduce gas emissions, guarantee compliance with energy legislation and increase the use of available energy.

The ISO 50001 also standardizes the existing energy management systems we have in our production centers, adapting them to international standards.

Although energy efficiency has become more important in the last few years given its relevance to the viability and continuation of any business project, it is not a new concept to Cepsa, which has reduced its CO2 refinery emissions per unit equivalent to distilled crude oil by more than 40% compared to 1990 levels, in line with the trend led by the European Commission on energy efficiency and reduction of emissions.

Sustainability is one of Cepsa's core values. Safety is seen as a number one priority, with the company having maximum respect for the environment and a commitment to the well-being of the communities in which it operates and to society in general. Continuous Improvement is also prioritized, aiming for excellence, efficiency, and reliability in company operations.

About Cepsa

Cepsa is an energy group wholly owned by the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC). It employs more than 10,000 professionals and operates at every stage of the hydrocarbon value chain. It is engaged in petroleum and natural gas exploration and production activities, refining, the transportation and sale of oil and natural gas derivatives, biofuels, co-generation and the sale of electricity.

The Company has developed a world-class chemicals division that is tightly integrated with its oil refining segment, where feedstock is manufactured and sold for the production of high added-value components, chiefly used in making next-generation plastics and biodegradable detergents. It has a prominent presence in Spain and, through the continuing international expansion of its business, it also operates on several continents, marketing its products all over the world.