BUSINESS

Bondalti is the largest Portuguese chemical company and one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula; it is an internationally recognized producer and a leader in the chlor-alkali and aniline segments. As part of its strategic diversification, the company also operates in the water treatment and reuse sectors, as well as in clean energy.

With over a century of experience in innovating products that contribute to people’s quality of life and form the foundation of multiple industries, Bondalti stands out for its close relationship with its customers, its commitment to human capital and talent, and the strong synergy among the three business areas in which it operates.

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investment in decarbonization projects through the PRR

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continents with Bondalti Water equipment

More than just a chemical company, Bondalti is an organization focused on transformation. With a significant presence in international markets and a diversified business portfolio, it develops essential solutions for industry, sustainable water management, and the energy transition. Throughout its history, it has built a culture rooted in innovation, closeness, and trust, forging lasting relationships with customers, partners, and communities. This combination of experience, technical expertise, and strategic vision enables it to address current challenges and anticipate future needs.

It currently has industrial facilities in Estarreja and Sintra (Portugal), Torrelavega and La Rioja (Spain); logistics centers in Aveiro and Barreiro (Portugal) and Vigo (Spain); operations in Luanda (Angola); and offices in Lisbon (headquarters), Funchal, Matosinhos, and the Algarve (Portugal), as well as in Barcelona, Madrid, Pontevedra, Seville, and Logroño (Spain).

Leadership in Industrial Chemistry

The Chemicals segment constitutes the historical and structural core of the group’s operations, bringing together critical industrial capabilities for multiple European value chains. From its industrial hubs in Estarreja (Portugal) and Torrelavega (Spain), the company ensures the supply of raw materials essential to the operation of basic industries, positioning itself at the beginning of production chains that span sectors such as polyurethanes, pulp and paper, textiles, aluminum, and water treatment and purification.

Organic Chemicals
Aniline and Derivatives

Inorganic Chemicals
Chlor-Alkali

Solutions for the entire water cycle

The treatment of process water or wastewater, the production of water for human consumption, desalination, or biogas generation—complemented by technical assistance, maintenance operations, and laboratory services—make up a comprehensive and integrated offering that reinforces the company’s position as a “sustainability provider” across a wide range of industrial activities. Bondalti Water links the circular economy to our R&D capabilities, ensuring that water is reused in a manner that promotes efficiency and sustainability.

Equipment

Construction

Operation and Maintenance

Laboratory

On the Energy Transition Front

Bondalti’s entry into the energy sector is driven by the complementarity and synergies among its business areas. Drawing on its accumulated experience in industrial processes—particularly in electrolysis technologies and efficient resource management—Bondalti is developing innovative solutions for the production of green hydrogen and, through its subsidiary Lifthium Energy, for the refining of green lithium. These initiatives reflect Bondalti’s holistic vision in its business strategy and its commitment to global decarbonization goals.

H2Enable Project

Lifthium Project

Bondalti announces takeover bid for 100% of Spanish company Ercros

In March 2024, Bondalti announced the launch of a tender offer for 100% of the shares of the Spanish company Ercros, through its Barcelona-based subsidiary, Bondalti Ibérica.

The offer, which was filed with the CNMV, the Spanish securities regulator, will be settled entirely in cash.

Investment in decarbonization

“RePower Chemical Industry” is one of the highlights of the PRR, under component C11. This project will enable the integration of advanced technologies and renewable energy sources into energy consumption. Another initiative is the “H2Enable” agenda, which aims to develop the green hydrogen value chain in Portugal and will receive more than 140 million euros in investment by 2026.

Biogas Production

Bondalti Water has launched a new business line, “Bondalti Biogas,” dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for the production of this renewable energy source.

Bondalti leverages its more than 20 years of experience in designing and implementing circular projects, using the Best Available Technologies in the sector, such as reusing sewage sludge and processing it with other materials (waste), with the aim of recovering value through the production of biogas or biomethane.

Plan for the Prevention of Corruption and Related Offences

In the first quarter of 2024, Bondalti developed and implemented its Plan for the Prevention of Corruption and Related Offences. Subsequently, the National Anti-Corruption Mechanism published a guide containing guidelines and explanatory notes on the methodological considerations necessary for the development, adoption, and implementation of this plan.

Operational reliability exceeding 95%

The two production sites, Estarreja and Torrelavega, achieved reliability rates above 95%, a competitive advantage that translates into meeting production targets, delivering products to customers, and implementing improvement projects. These results reinforce the positive trajectory of recent years, highlighted by an activity free of serious industrial accidents and the robustness and reliability of operations.

70 improvement and maintenance projects

The year 2024 was marked by record production levels in the Industrial Chemicals area, as well as by 70 investments in technology, totaling approximately 30 M€. These initiatives generated significant efficiency gains and helped reduce the environmental impact of operations.

Technological modernization at the Estarreja site

A pioneering project at the national level and one of the first of its kind internationally, the modernization of the Estarreja site encompasses renewable energy production, energy storage and smart energy management, and operational optimization, with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint of the products manufactured at this industrial facility.

This conversion project, which is critical to the business’s continuity and competitiveness, has entered its implementation phase, culminating in the commissioning of five new electrolysers.

Our Strategy

In an industry undergoing profound transformation, with challenges ranging from global competitive pressure to decarbonization and rapid technological advancement, Bondalti focuses its development on simultaneously strengthening its industrial base, its capacity for innovation, and the sustainability of its business model.

Growth

Responding to this new framework requires strengthening the industrial dimension, integrating complementary skills, and consolidating production platforms capable of sustaining demanding investment cycles.

People

People play a central role in the company’s vision for growth, particularly in an industrial sector where technical knowledge, experience, and rigorous processes are critical factors in performance.

Safety and Efficiency

Operational safety and reliability are a central pillar of Bondalti’s business strategy, reflecting a systematic commitment to protecting the physical safety and well-being of all employees.

In addition, investments in sustainable innovation and modernization have shaped Bondalti’s approach as it seeks more efficient methods by reducing and optimizing the use of resources.

Climate Transition and Decarbonization

These efficiency gains are in line with Bondalti’s goal of playing a leading role in the structural transformation of the economy toward a low-carbon model, ultimately achieving carbon neutrality, in accordance with national and EU objectives.

Sharing Value and Responsibility

The principles that guide Bondalti’s business strategy—rooted in sustainability and corporate responsibility—are reflected throughout its value chain, as well as in the broader social sphere.

Bondalti’s vision for sustainable business growth is rooted in the commitment of all its employees. Since 2024, Bondalti has been developing the 360 Sustainable Business project with the goal of creating a 360º business strategy that aligns the organization’s financial and economic development with planetary boundaries and long-term global social challenges.

Supply Chain Sustainability Certification

Bondalti holds the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus) for its industrial facility in Estarreja. In addition, Aguas Rioja, a subsidiary of Bondalti Water, is also certified under the ISCC EU standard.

Raw Material Category

Input Material

Output Material

Renewable

Electricity

Chlorine

Sodium Hydroxide

Hydrogen

Hydrogen

Aniline

Bio

Ammonia

Nitric Acid

Renewable

Hydrogen

Hydrochloric Acid

Chlorine

Hydrochloric Acid

Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hypochlorite

Hydrogen Chloride

Hydrochloric Acid

Bio

Nitric Acid

Nitrobenzene

Benzene

Nitrobenzene

Mononitrobenzene

Aniline

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Value Chain Sustainability

Bondalti’s Sustainable Procurement project stems from the decision to systematically integrate ESG criteria into procurement processes, recognizing their direct impact on the organization’s value chain and risk management. This project involves the implementation of a structured set of policies, procedures, and tools that ensure procurement decisions systematically consider not only economic criteria but also the environmental, social, and ethical impacts throughout the life cycle of the goods and services procured.

Its implementation spans the entire organization, covering all procurement categories and involving the various internal departments responsible for the procurement process, as well as suppliers and other stakeholders in the supply chain.

Bondalti formalizes this commitment through a Sustainable Procurement Policy approved at the highest level, which defines values and objectives to guide procurement practices in alignment with commitments to sustainability, ethics, and compliance.

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Supplier qualification is described as a preventive and dynamic process that involves verifying minimum requirements and conducting a preliminary risk assessment on the platform; it may require further review for more critical suppliers.

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The selection process incorporates sustainability criteria in an objective manner and gives them due weight in the decision-making process, reflecting them in the market consultation documents and using evaluation grids and scales to ensure fairness and consistency.

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In the contracting process, the project emphasizes the need for binding clauses and mechanisms that reflect environmental, social, and ethical commitments, including reporting requirements and consequences in the event of noncompliance, supported by reference documents such as the Code of Conduct and the General Terms and Conditions of Purchase.

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The supplier engagement plan may include improvement plans, goals, training, and joint innovation initiatives, with recognition of best practices to encourage continuous improvement.

This platform includes an ESG questionnaire and cross-references the data provided by partners with public sources, contributing to the robustness and integrity of the information collected. Prior to sending out the questionnaires, Bondalti categorized suppliers into different levels of criticality (360º, 180º, and Basic), based on their respective risk and criticality profiles.

The platform then conducts a multidimensional risk analysis covering ESG, financial, operational, cybersecurity, and geopolitical factors, assigning a score that supports the monitoring and due diligence process associated with each supplier. The project is implemented in four stages: qualification, selection, contracting, and engagement plan.

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