Empresas galardonadas con «soluciones y productos circulares»
Five years ago, in 2020, the «European Green Deal» was launched, a strategy for economic growth and development focused on transforming the European economic model into a more circular and sustainable one.
This deal aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and promote a more inclusive and environmentally friendly economy. Within this framework, the European Commission recently introduced the «Clean Industry Pact«, reinforcing Europe’s commitment to sustainability and economic model change.
The European Green Deal has led to a series of new policies and initiatives, such as directives, regulations, and standards, transforming Europe’s key productive sectors.
These measures focus on decarbonizing industry, energy transition, and circular economy, while also encouraging innovation and technological development in green jobs.
Additionally, the Pact not only addresses industry transformation but also emphasizes consumers. It calls for individuals to play an active role in the new market by promoting durable products and fostering responsible consumption mindful of its environmental impact.
Europe is creating the conditions for this change to be possible, not only through regulation but also through economic incentives and education and awareness programs.
In short, the European Green Deal and the Clean Industry Pact have laid the groundwork for a structural shift in the European economy, promoting sustainability, innovation, and citizen involvement in creating a greener future.
Basque Circular Summit 2025
This morning, the Vice Minister of Energy Transition of the Basque Government, Irantzu Allende, and the General Manager of Ihobe, Alexander Boto, presented the top circular awards to companies Fagor Ederlan, Somos Oreka, Gamessa Gearbox, and Furaum within the framework of the Basque Circular Summit 2025.
Promoted by Ihobe Public Society, the awards recognize for the first time the best product, service, business model, and startup in Euskadi.
The awards received a great reception from all the companies present in the area. The Basque Circular Summit Exhibition showcased over 150 products and services, with 49 companies presenting 65 candidates.
During the award ceremony, Vice Minister Allende explained that the creation of the awards responds to a need that the Basque government has had for some time.
«The Basque circular economy ecosystem has matured, generating real and tangible solutions… and it was worth creating a space for its recognition,» he said.
The Best Circular Circuit Award represents an essential recognition for Basque companies leading the way to a circular economy. By rewarding both large companies and SMEs, these awards highlight the importance of innovation and sustainability in the industrial fabric of Euskadi.
«These awards are a catalyst to motivate more companies to adopt sustainable practices, creating a multiplier effect that can transform the territory’s economy. They not only celebrate current achievements but also inspire a future where the circular economy becomes the norm, not the exception,» Boto stated.
Alongside the Vice Minister of Energy Transition and the Director of Ihobe, the awards’ jury comprised field specialists such as Aior Cobanera, Commercial Promotion Director of the SPRI Group; Xabier Caño, President of Aclima; Carlos García, Director of the Mondragón Polytechnic School; María García de Fuente, President of the Environmental Intelligence Journalists Association; Olaia Irulegi, President of the BASC Design Eide Association; Marcelo Leslabay, Design Professor and Researcher at the University of Deusto; Rikardo Minguez, Director of the Circular Economy Master’s Program at the Basque Country University; and Tamara Yagüe, President of Confebask.
To evaluate over 65 circular solutions, the jury considered criteria such as circularity level, viability, capacity, scalability, environmental contribution, and potential to transform the presented solutions.
