Atmospheric emissions as a priority
The cement manufacturing process has impacts on air quality through the emission of atmospheric pollutants such as Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) and Particulates.
Secil Group has worked to reduce the impact of its operations regarding air quality with continuous investment in mechanisms to control atmospheric emissions, being aligned with the regulations in force.
Initiatives implemented
- Installation of low NOx burners, SNCR (Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction) systems, to control NOx emissions, and the injection of Lime or Calcium Hydroxide to act on SO₂ emissions.
- Installation of systems for retaining particles, such as electro filters and bag filters at Secil factories.
- Installations equipped with continuous monitoring of particle and gas emissions.
- Occasional monitoring of heavy metals, dioxins, and furans.
Results achieved in 2019
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6744
NOx emissions (t) -
1506
SO2 emissions -
99
Particulate emissions (t)
