EFFORT AND RECOGNITION
Awards and Certifications
We have been awarded several times at the European Business Awards for the Environment. These awards are organised biennially to recognize and compensate the companies for their outstanding environmental behaviour and their contribution to sustainable economic development.
1st SDG Awards 2023 – Prosperity
Award "Prosperity" in the 1st edition of the SDG Awards; based on sustainability and the promotion of the circular economy.
CEX Award 2023
Award obtained for our good practices in the field of decarbonization.
Arizmendiarrieta-Anitua Award
Award obtained, in his first edition, for the integration of a business model where the employees comprise part of the company’s decision-making process.
European Business Awards for the Environment 2018-2019
European section of micro and small entities in the Management for Sustainable Development category.
European Environment Award 2017 – 2018
Basque Country and national sections in the Management for Sustainable Development category.
European Environment Prize 2015 – 2016
Basque Country Section in the category of Management for Sustainable Development.
European Environment Award 2011 – 2012
Second prize to the product "Ecodetergent machine" (DD 474) - Basque Country section.
European Business Award for the Environment 2009-2010
Special commendation for the product “Disinfectant Cleaner” (DD 465) – Basque Country and Spain section
The product “Enzymatic multi-purpose cleaner” (DD 456) is recognised as Best product of the year 2009
Recognised by ASELBI (Association of Cleaning Entrepreneurs of Biscay)
First San Prudencio Foundation Award
For good corporate environmental practises in 2008 and Corporate Social Responsibility in 2012
THE FIRST COMPANY IN THE CHEMICAL SECTOR IN SPAIN TO OBTAIN AN ECO-DESIGN CERTIFICATION
Certifications
Our Integrated Management Systems encompasses all the processes, whose different areas are certified by AENOR:
Quality Management
ISO 9001
Certificate Nº ER-1475/2001
Emviromental Management
ISO 14001
Certificate Nº GA-2005/0064
R&D+i Management
UNE 166002
Certificate Nº IDI-0013/2005
Eco-Design Management
ISO 14006
Certificate Nº ED-0003/2007
A&B Laboratorios de Biotecnología is the first company in the Chemical sector in Spain to obtain the Eco-Design certification under the Standard: UNE 150301 (current ISO 14006). We were also the first Euskadi Company to obtain the European Eco-Label.
