OUR CSR COMMITMENTS
Egarri Edariak: Responsibility, sustainability, proximity
At Egarri Edariak, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is much more than a concept: it's a true commitment essential to a sustainable future.
CSR means integrating ethical, environmental and social practices into every stage of our business.
This translates into responsible production (energy autonomy, water management), sustainable packaging (deposits, cans, solidarity caps) and rigorous waste management.
We are also committed to the well-being of our teams, the preservation of the Basque language and the support of our local partners, while promoting the richness of our terroir. For us, combining performance and positive impact is a priority.
PRODUCTION
Energy autonomy
1000m2 of photovoltaic panels (214kWc power) installed on our factory in Ayherre as well as 200m² on the roof of our offices in Bayonne.
Optimized water management
Recycling of production wastewater for reuse in non-food processes - 50% reduction in water consumption by 2025.
ISO 22000 certification (in progress)
ISO certification in progress: Food safety management.
PACKAGING
Returnable bottles
Since 2024, our BALEA organic beers have adopted returnable labels, in partnership with BOUT À BOUT (Washing for Reuse)
Cans
For our new ABARRATIA beer brand, we've chosen the can, a material that can be recycled ad infinitum. What's more, metal generates 2 times less CO2 than glass.
RPET attached cap
Since 2024, our EUSKOLA soft drinks have been bottled in RPET (30% recycled plastic). Our caps are made locally, less than 100 km from our site.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Upgrading of co-products
100% of waste sorted and recycled.
Collaboration with BIHUR, a young company that recycles our production waste to make responsible glassware.
Raising awareness
Organization of one waste collection a year in partnership with the SURFRIDER association, and awareness-raising among employees and in our networks.
Recycling
Introduction of sorting and composting at all sites in collaboration with Bil Ta Garbi, and raising employee awareness of the importance of recycling.
SOCIAL
LOCAL
Local drinks
Our offer? A wide range of Basque craft beverages promoting Basque culture: local culture and bilingual communication.
Local sourcing
Maximum local sourcing to produce our beverages: malts and hops from the Basque Country for our Abarratia beer, apples from Bardos and Yuzu from Ayherre for our juices, apples from Irissarry for our sagardo, etc.
Local currency
We are committed to the EUSKO local currency scheme, and give preference to suppliers who have also chosen EUSKO.
HEALTH
Organic beverages
Organic farming whenever it's possible, as with our BALEA range of organic craft beers, AMALUR wines, PRESSOIR juices and KUPELA sagardoas.
Healthy beverages
Our ARIMA brand, the only range of teas produced in the Basque country with 0 sugars, 0 calories and 0 preservatives.
Sugar-free range on EUSKOLA.
Natural beverages
Our PRESSOIR DU PAYS BASQUE juice range, the only range of PURE fruit juices made in the Basque Country.