FEATURE ARTICLE
SUSTAINABLY DISPOSING FIBERGLASS In September, S&C Electric Mexicana began partnering with Asistencia Ambiental to responsibly and safely dispose of fiberglass. “A few years ago, suppliers did not accept fiberglass, and local authorities stopped accepting it in landfills,” says Mayra. “We use fiberglass to make our fuse products, and this process generates fiberglass waste that is harmful and hazardous to the planet.” This partnership enables us to recycle fiberglass sustainably and decrease the amount of hazardous waste that goes into landfills. We have avoided sending more than 86,000 kilograms of fiberglass to landfills. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT “S&C’s waste-management practices also mean having strong and supportive relationships with our community and welcoming them to join us in our sustainability journey to eliminate waste,” says Mayra.
In 2023, S&C introduced large separation bins outside our facilities to allow community members to segregate their waste. Our waste-management practices and sustainability partnerships are critical to S&C Electric Mexicana’s efforts to be 99% landfill- free. Although we are just one percentage point short of the goal, the company will continue collaborating with team members, the community, and partners to eliminate as much waste as possible from landfills. n WE HAVE AVOIDED SENDING MORE THAN 86,000 KILOGRAMS OF FIBERGLASS WASTE TO LANDFILLS.” —MAYRA MACIAS, ASSISTANT MANAGER, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE - S&C ELECTRIC MEXICANA YEAR-TO-DATE (AS OF SEPTEMBER 2024)
Target of 99%
Waste-Management Effort Net Results: • 26% team member participation in composting program • 50 cans of waste composted per month • Saved 1000 kgs. of waste per month • 86,000+ kgs. of fiberglass waste saved from landfills
98.28%
97.78%
97.71%
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