The Decarbonization Process at Green Valley Advanced Manufacturing Hub
Due to the accelerated growth of our current and new customers who are about to settle, as well as the increased operations of existing customers, we are strengthening our carbon footprint reduction strategy.
Our decarbonization plan foresees that with incorporation of a solar plant, we will reduce GV Hub carbon footprint by up to 25%.
Additionally with the production increase of steam an additional 10% will be reduced, co-generation will be obtained, and lastely with our cecycling operation (5%) reforestation actions (3%) and conversion LED lighting (5% will be obtained.
All these iniciatives plus the conversion to dual plus the conversion to dual fuel use will contribute to reduce gas emissions by up to 60% of the greenhouse effect over the next three years.
Environment
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90% of the Hub's administrative operation's waste is recycled and we expect to reach 100% by 2025.
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At this time, 60% of our installed capacity comes from renewable resources.
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Green Valley has a treatment plant that processes 100% of the water used, which is filtered before returned to the environment.
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We have produced and planted over 100,000 trees in 2022.
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At Green Valley Advanced Manufacturing Hub we have the largest private above-ground solar generation plant in Central America, with the capacity to produce 26 GWh (Giga Watts hour) per year.
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We produce one ton of fertilizer per month, using the Bocashi method, which consists of the elaboration of organic fertilizers capable of fertilizing plants, using pruning residues, weeding, organic waste materials, among others.
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Green Valley Advanced Manufacturing Hub is ISO 14001:2015 certified.
Zero Waste
Zero Waste and Zero Garbage Policy is based on the ethical and economic objective of guiding our
organization to change its lifestyle and culture and
influencing others to reduce emissions and
discharges of waste on land, water, and air sources
(atmosphere).
It promotes the three objectives of
sustainability:
• Economic well-being.
• Environmental protection.
• Social welfare
LEED Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council has certified that GV has met the requirements of the LEED Green Building Rating System version 4.1 (SILVER) Certification, which includes Operations and Maintenance of Existing Buildings being analyzed in the different categories:
- Location & Transportation
- Sustainable Site
- Water Efficiency
- Energy & Atmosphere
- Materials & Resources
As part of our commitment to building a healthy and sustainable future, we continue to work on improving our environmental management system. LEED SILVER certification identifies Green Valley as an example of sustainability and demonstrates our group's leadership.
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Located in Green Valley Advance Manufacturing Hub, with a capacity of 20,000 M3 per day, which exceeds international standards regulations.
Treatment of water consisting of aerobic processes and solids removal system as well as physicochemical and ozone treatment for color removal.
Key Investments
Automated Construction System
• LED site lighting system
• Highly efficient systems in:
• Heat Control
• Steam
• Air conditioning
• Solar Power Generation
Solar Energy eco efficient & andvanced
Continuing our sustainable, energy-efficient
construction and a renewed focus on solar
energy, a photovoltaic electric power
generation system has been installed in
projects like Altia Smart City & Green Valley
Advance Manufacturing Hub, which
provides these parks with the highest
robustness in the market and continues our
commitment to being a socially responsible
company reducing our carbon emission
annually and increasing the percentage of
renewable energy use.
ISO Certification & Environmental Policy
Green Valley Advance Manufacturing Hub,
part of GK has been recognized with the
ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification. It is, therefore, our intention to pro-actively work with employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities nearby to achieve the highest possible standards of health, safety, and environmental protection.
We incorporate solar generation in our projects.
-25%
Steam is produced by boiling water, creating vapor for energy transfer.
-10%
Cogeneration simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from one source.
-10%
Conversion to LED luminaires improves efficiency, reduces energy and maintenance costs.
-5%
Recycling operations recover materials from waste, reducing pollution and conserving resources.
-5%
Recycling operations recover materials from waste, reducing pollution and conserving resources.
-3%
Different Operations
-2%