Water consumption

In order to respond to the exceptional drought situation we experienced and within the framework of our environmental strategy and commitment, a water consumption reduction plan was defined with the goal of achieving an absolute reduction of 25% compared to the total water consumption of Tacsa’s plants in 2022.

To achieve this objective, various actions have been implemented over the past two years (2023 / 2024). The management of incoming water treatment plants, osmotized water, and demineralized water systems has been optimized. A circuit was installed to reuse reverse osmosis reject water in processes that can accept high-conductivity water. The efficiency of the rinsing processes in the cataphoresis line and the degreasing line has also been improved, allowing for a reduction in the amount of fresh water required.

As a result of the implemented measures, water consumption was reduced by 11% in absolute terms in 2023 compared to 2022, and by the end of 2024, we achieved a 28% absolute reduction compared to 2022—thus reaching the initial target.

The reduction in water consumption relative to the treated surface area (per m² of treated piece) has also been significant, reaching a 34% decrease in 2024 compared to 2022 levels.