Cosentino leading the industry to a more sustainable future

At Cosentino, responsible design is an integral part of our strategy, communication, and commitment, as we aim to minimize the overall impact of our industrial and manufacturing activities. We encourage innovation and improvement that moves towards a circular economy model that puts a focus on resources, using the best available technologies and the minimization and reduction of waste.

Over the past year alone, Cosentino has implemented several initiatives that continue to highlight our commitment to environmental sustainability. From our new HybriQ+ technology, the brand-new R&D&I Centre and photovoltaic self-consumption plant at the Cosentino headquarters, to winning the Spanish National Innovation Award for 2021, we strive to achieve a balance between beautiful aesthetics and sustainable innovation.

Silestone and HybriQ+ Technology

Our latest collections from Silestone use our exclusive HybriQ+ technology, allowing us to offer products that are design-forward and created responsibly. Silestone with HybriQ+ technology is made through a manufacturing process fueled by renewable energy and recycled water. This process features sustainability at the forefront, as all Silestone colours created with HybriQ+ contain a minimum of 20 percent recycled materials and are produced with 99 percent reused water. HybriQ+ technology creates previously unseen effects in colour depth, textures, and tones, while still maintaining the same performance and incredible quality that Cosentino products are known for.

R&D&I Centre

Cosentino continues to show a commitment to innovation with the construction of its own R&D&I (Research, Development, and Innovation) Centre located within the Cosentino Industrial Park in Cantoria, Almería. Known as the “Inspira Hub”, the state-of-the-art facility features eleven laboratories with over 130 R&D professionals. The Inspira Hub brings together all Cosentino’s activities within this field aimed to continue the development of solutions and products such as the HybriQ+ technology for Silestone. Through this Centre and across the brand, Cosentino aims to double its commitment to the development of products and solutions while executing an efficient and sustainable system at both the production and distribution levels.

Photovoltaic Self-Consumption Plant 

In addition to the R&D&I Centre facility, Cosentino has recently announced the latest plans for the construction of a new photovoltaic self-consumption plant in Almeria, Spain. Eiffage Energia, a leading European business in construction, civil engineering, renewable energy, and electrical infrastructure will be responsible for the placement of 37,000 solar panels over 40 hectares within the Cosentino industrial park. With more than 20-megawatt peak (MWp) capacity, generating approximately 34,000 MWh per year, the new plant will represent roughly 25 percent of Cosentino’s annual electrical consumption. The development of the new self-consumption plant will reduce the company’s carbon footprint and help solidify Cosentino’s commitment to environmental impact and sustainability.

Spanish National Innovation Award 2021

Cosentino has also been recognized for its sustainable initiatives as the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation awarded the company with the Spanish National Innovation Award for 2021. The company was recognized for its development of a strategic R&D&I management model, along with its unique patented HybriQ technology. Cosentino’s constant investment in innovation and research allows the company to create technologically advanced products while considering the importance of environmental manufacturing measures.

For more information on Cosentino’s innovation and sustainability efforts, please visit the website here: https://www.cosentino.com/news/sustainability-and-the-circular-economy-cosentinos-environmental-commitment/