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ANDAMUR, COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE AND TO SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY


At Andamur we’re aware of the importance of nurturing and protecting the environment to ensure the best possible future for our planet. We’re fully engaged with the environment, which is why we’ve implemented a number of actions under the Environment Focus in our CSR plan, #CaringForWhatMatters. These actions seek to reduce the environmental impact of our activity.

All the environmental initiatives that we implement are geared towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that the UN included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Specifically, our environmental work centres on SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 15: Life on Land; and SDG 17: Partnerships.

The installation of solar panels at our head office and service areas, use of recycled materials and recycling points in our offices are some of the measures we’ve already put in place. One of our biggest milestones in 2020 was becoming the first company in the industry to obtain Carbon Footprint Verification.

At the same time, multi-energy is now a reality at Andamur after we set up our first multi-energy service areas in 2020, which include Vehicular Natural Gas (VNG) at Andamur La Junquera and Andamur Guarromán, and electricity at Andamur San Román and Andamur Pamplona, thereby promoting the development of much more sustainable mobility.

Even so, at Andamur we know there’s still a long way to go, which is why, this year, we’re working to obtain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certificate awarded by AENOR.

Within our environmental protection plan, we adopt 6 key commitments: promoting sustainable mobility, saving energy, reducing paper use, saving water, promoting recycling and other green measures such as cleaning up natural spaces and the existing Andamur Forest, which can absorb 2.8 tons of CO2 per year.

We believe there’s no such thing as a small action, which is why Andamur Ever Green includes actions in our offices such as reducing paper cups, introducing digital contracts and installing electric hand dryers, as well as more far-reaching measures such as installing green points and recycling points at our service stations, and automating lights according to natural light levels.

At Andamur, we know that caring for the environment is everyone’s responsibility and we wanted to motivate our employees so that they’re aware that, when it comes to protecting the environment, every action counts towards the common goal of achieving better protection.

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More than 30 transport organisations are fighting for an agreement for the routes after Brexit.

Every year, over 2.3 million trucks travel to the UK to transport raw materials, food and other products essential to consumers and industry. More than 10% of these lorries come from Spain.

Uncertainty over the Brexit has prompted more than 30 pan-European transport organisations to call for a Brexit agreement to protect the movement of goods vehicles from 31 December 2020.

ASTIC and CETM are two of the Spanish organisations that have participated in this open letter issued from the International Road Union (IRU) to EU negotiator Michael Barnier and UK negotiator David Frost.

The coronavirus crisis has resulted in an annual loss of 64 billion euros for transport operators. This is why the IRU’s delegate to the EU, Raluca Marian, has pointed out that the absence of a pact between the EU and the United Kingdom could threaten the viability of freight transport companies.

The agreement issued by the transport organisations aims to achieve the following objectives:

  1. To protect the movement of heavy goods vehicles between the UK and the European Union
  2. To avoid quota systems and special transport permits.
  3. To protect the safety and working conditions of professional transporters.
  4. Recognition of standards and certificates to ensure fair competition

The conclusion from the organisations is clear: if no agreement is reached, both EU and UK organisations will be harmed, affecting the supply chain and the economy in general.

 

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Andamur continues its support for the Oikía shelter

As it has done every year since 2016, Andamur has donated €15,000 to the Oikía association, a shelter home in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the poorest country in South America with the lowest raste of school attendance.

About Oikía

The Oikía shelter is a Cáritas (Diocese of Cartagena) project that provides accommodation for a limited time to street children and young people in Bolivia.

Since its founding, Oikía has achieved various goals such as reaching young people increasingly early on in their lives through closer cooperation with public institutions.

Despite all its achievements, the problem does not end here. The Oikía association is therefore continuing to strive towards a number of goals:

  • To provide accommodation for homeless children and young people (aged 8 to 18) so that they have shelter, food and healthcare.
  • To help them build their self-esteem and personal motivation so that they can move on to other permanent educational homes.
  • To free them from the nocturnal dangers on the street as well as from the habitual or frequent use of alcohol or drugs.
  • To oversee the welfare and overall development of the children and teenagers so that they’re motivated to change their lives in a way that enables them to get off the streets.
  • To provide psychological support to any young people who need it.
  • To educate boys and girls and improve their skills.

With these charitable initiatives, Andamur engages with Goal 1 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to end poverty, which aims to ensure equality between people, protect the planet and achieve prosperity for all in order to eradicate poverty in all its forms throughout the world.

The annual donation to the Oikía shelter home is part of our CSR Plan #CaringForWhatMatters under the Leadership and Future focus that frames the company’s social commitment. With this plan, Andamur aims to give back to society some of what society gives to the company.

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How to descend a mountain pass with a loaded truck

Descending a mountain pass with a loaded truck is a difficult task faced by professional drivers. In addition, it becomes more complicated with low temperatures and snow on the road due to the loss of adhesion of the vehicle to the pavement. When descending a mountain pass, the front axle of the vehicle acquires much more weight than the rear axle, which is why we must take into account the position of our vehicle on downhill slopes at all times.

But what can we do to drive around a mountain pass correctly? Here are some tips:

  • Adapt your driving to the load of the vehicle, the state of the road and the weather.
  • Tyres with the right pressure and tread. All tyres must be identical in characteristics and tread to avoid dangerous situations such as spinning tops.
  • Constant speed. The descent from the mountain pass must be made at a constant speed for as long as possible. A good option is to select a sufficiently short gear so that the vehicle does not pick up speed downhill and we lose control over it.
  • Do not brake or accelerate too much. Braking and accelerating progressively and in advance is essential to prevent the front axle from acquiring much more grip than the rear one. Braking in a bend is a situation that increases the probability of overturning; however, following the precautions, braking during a bend will not be a problem because the vehicle will be within the margin of stability.
  • Use the service brake. If, due to traffic, it is necessary to brake in order to slow down, it is best to use the service brake as it acts on all the wheels of the vehicle. Slowing down could destabilise the vehicle.

When driving, remember to follow all these tips. Going down a mountain pass will then be a safer and easier task.

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