iryo is Life
Here at iryo we're building a greener future together. That’s why we're focusing on making decisive progress towards the 2030 Agenda and reducing transport emissions.
On this journey towards sustainability, the train is crucial, promoting a mobility that's more respectful of the environment and facilitating the connection between different forms of transport.
The New Speed of Sustainability
In Spain, the high speed train is the most ecological form of transport, inspiring our mission and our vision towards environmental protection.
Mission
To offer the freedom to choose the best travel experience, creating shared value for our customers, shareholders and the regions in which we operate.
Approach
To lead the re-evolution of mobility in Spain and Europe with a personalised multi-modal and sustainable proposal that provides the best journey.
Towards a Greener Future
We have committed to the seventeen ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations (UN). As a leading rail mobility operator in Spain, we’re focused on the targets we can take on to contribute to the sustainable development of the transport sector.
These targets seek to achieve a sustainable future for people and the planet in the medium-term.
100% Renewable Energy
We meet the most rigorous standards for our fleet, operation and service. Our fleet is fuelled by a 100% renewable energy supply for operations and services with a guarantee of origin ensuring zero emissions.
As a result, our trains are positioned as an option for more sustainable transport after moving by foot or by bicycle.
More Sustainable Trains
We’re committed to sustainability from the start, with an investment of close to 800 million in manufacturing the most sustainable, modern and secure fleet in Europe from scratch.
- Our 20 trains are designed to minimise energy consumption, up to 30% less than the previous Frecciarossa model.
- They use regenerative braking to recover energy, returning up to 15% of the electricity extracted from the grid.
- The ETR 1000 is designed with 94% recyclable materials. Its dismantling and recycling are ensured, ensuring that the majority of its pieces and recovered and transformed into new uses. We are pioneers in Spain in implementing Telemedida in our fleet, a remote measurement technology that allows us to analyse and implement more efficient saving and management strategies.
Environmental Product Declaration
The Frecciarossa 1000 is the first high speed train in the world to obtain environmental impact certification (EPD). To date, it’s the most silent train with the least vibration to be manufactured in Europe, thanks to its reduced aerodynamic resistance.
Sustainability Also Stretches to Our Gastronomic Proposal
- We only use porcelain and washable plastic dishes to minimise to use of single-use plastics on our iryo Bistro menus.
- Pre-order services and Bistro menus adapted to the preferences of every passenger are offered to reduce food waste to zero.
- The iryo Bar area offers discounts on food approaching to expiry date to reduce food waste.
- We prioritise local suppliers who supply fresh, seasonal and quality produce.
- We optimise our gastronomic offering based on the most consumed products with the aim of minimising food waste.
Promoting equality and diversity
- We are firmly committed to gender equality and generating opportunities in the labour market, with the aim of contributing to an inclusive environment that allows us to progress towards a society where equality is real and effective.
- We have a high representation of women, with 52% of the total staff and over 50% in positions of responsibility (heads of department and managers)
- What's more we support, young and diverse talent, with 34% of our staff under 30 and over 27 nationalities employed.
- At iryo, we promote equal opportunities, regardless of sex, ethnic origin or orientation, principles reflected in our hiring policies and our Code of Ethics.
Transparency and ethics in every action
- Here at iryo, we align every aspect of our operations with sustainable mobility that’s respectful of the environment. We place a special emphasis on risk control in our value chain to ensure it's fair, transparent and ethical.
- Our procurement policy reflects a commitment to responsible procurement, based on the principles of the company and Standard UNE-ISO 20400 on Sustainable Procurement. We also ensure that all our suppliers operate within a framework of Corporate Social Responsibility and business ethics.
- We have a supplier evaluation model in place that integrates ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance).
Thanks to our collaboration with Achilles, a global leader in supply chain management, we rigorously evaluate our suppliers, ensuring that they meet the highest standards.
Iryo Certifications:
- ISO 90001 on quality management systems, geared towards a better and better understanding of internal processes on the part of the employee, increasing productivity and achieving corporate objectives.
- ISO 14001 on environmental management systems that contribute to efficient use of resources and the reduction of costs and emissions.
- ISO 45001 on health and safety management systems in the workplace, improving systems and processes with a view to accessing new markets and public tenders.
