Company
Background
Romero Polo was founded in 1984. The drive
and vision of its founder and current president, José Antonio Romero Polo, consolidated the company as a reference in the construction sector in Catalonia and Aragon.
After 35 years of history in combining a business tradition built on solid values, a team of best in class professionals, and the will to innovate every day, the company promotes a broad spectrum of construction works and urban and environmental services in all areas, with a clear focus on sustainability and a special dedication to the global management of municipal necessities.
With the incorporation of the second generation of the family into the company’s management team, Romero Polo has entered a new stage of corporate growth, always maintaining a clear commitment to professionalism and transparency. The company also has a prestigious board of directors made up of executive and independent directors.
All our activities are possible thanks to the commitment of the team made up of more than 400 people that work for Romero Polo, a business group composed of 20 companies that cover the entire value chain and through which we promote new projects every day.
Strategy
Romero Polo actively contributes to the social, economic and environmental improvement of its surroundings through the development of its activities.
- Mission
- Vision
- Values
We are involved in two areas with great social relevance: infrastructures, one of the basic pillars for economic development and progress, and services, which contribute to the well-being of citizens.
Our goal is to continue being a leader in the field of infrastructures and services, with expansion into new markets. We develop new projects based on value creation and sustainable development.
- Integrity, honesty and personnel team quality.
- Financial soundness and prudent management.
- Interest in people, the environment and giving back to society
- Delivery, commitment and active leadership of the team, based on motivation, involvement and professional recognition.
- Customer-oriented service.
- Team efficiency and flexibility, and optimisation of the processes of production and organisation.
- Commitment to sustainable resource management.
- Transparency in the relationship with all stakeholders.
- Mission
- Vision
- Values
We are involved in two areas with great social relevance: infrastructures, one of the basic pillars for economic development and progress, and services, which contribute to the well-being of citizens.
Our goal is to continue being a leader in the field of infrastructures and services, with expansion into new markets. We develop new projects based on value creation and sustainable development.
- Integrity, honesty and personnel team quality.
- Financial soundness and prudent management.
- Interest in people, the environment and giving back to society
- Delivery, commitment and active leadership of the team, based on motivation, involvement and professional recognition.
- Customer-oriented service.
- Team efficiency and flexibility, and optimisation of the processes of production and organisation.
- Commitment to sustainable resource management.
- Transparency in the relationship with all stakeholders.
People
Our human team, formed by professionals from a broad diversity of disciplines and specialties is, without a doubt, Romero Polo’s most important asset. We stand out for our professional and personal quality, as well as for our high commitment and loyalty to the business project.
The professional development of our people is one of our pillars. We pay special attention, dedication and recognition to the people who make up our company, and we have promoted these values since day one.
In addition, Romero Polo follows a policy of continuous training, encouraging professionalization and value creation to meet the challenges of the future
Quality
At Romero Polo we integrate Corporate Social Responsibility within the business strategy, developing our activity in accordance with our corporate values and promoting that all the professionals that make up the company incorporate them in their daily lives. In this way, we act in accordance with the rules of conduct established by our code of ethics and company policy and we expect our stakeholders to behave in accordance with these principles.
We consider respect for legality, human rights, ethical values, quality, environment, safety measures and occupational health strategic factors in all our activities and business areas.
Likewise, we include them in all process measurement systems and indicators, in order to evaluate their impact.These principles constitute the management philosophy that leads the company to increase its reputation in the construction, services and environmental sectors.
- RESOURCING
- PLANNING
- COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
- CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT
- Training to make all staff accountable for quality, environmental aspects and prevention of accidents and incidents.
- Active participation in the environmental recovery of the effects derived from activities carried out
- Encourage prevention to avoid accidents, incidents, unnecessary environmental impacts, quality deficiencies and unnecessary consumption of natural resources.
- Propelling process measurement systems and also quality, environmental, safety and occupational health indicators to allow improvement of results.
- Ensure control and the reduction of atmospheric emissions, waste generation and the consumption of natural resources in relation to the volume of the activities carried out.
- Provide solutions tailored to the needs of customers using the most environmentally respectful and safe for people technologies.
- Comply with the current legislation and regulations on quality, environment and occupational health and safety.
- Establish and maintain an Integrated Management System based on the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and OHSAS 18001 standards in order to measure the activities carried out and thus be able to adequately evaluate the improvements obtained.
Compliance
The adoption of an ethical business culture is essential to preserve the trust of our clients and prestige within society.
This code of ethics aims to capture the principles and values that must guide the actions of ROMERO POLO managers and workers, as well as that of suppliers, customers and external collaborators. For workers, compliance with the ethical code is mandatory and any eventual infraction will be sanctioned. All those responsible for the group will ensure that the ethical code is respected.
Social action
At Romero Polo we believe that the private sector should contribute to the progress and improvement of social welfare, as the return to society is one of our main values.
In terms of corporate responsibility, we carry out policies and activities in collaboration with associations and institutions in the cultural, health, sports and environmental fields, and we focus on social and humanitarian causes that help people in need. As a result of our involvement in social action projects, we have received various awards.
R&D&i
At Romero Polo we are convinced that innovation is key for delivering top quality products and services. For this reason, we promote an innovative culture through our R&D&i Committee. It is comprised of professionals from different disciplines and functions within the company, and it is open to the participation of the entire Romero Polo team. Through this body, we have reached collaboration agreements with different universities and companies from other sectors for the development of new innovative projects.
To date, Romero Polo has certified and implemented a R&D&i management system based on the Spanish standard UNE 166002, being all R&D&i projects carried out by Romero Polo focused on improving sustainability and digitalization in all its business areas, which is in line with the corporate strategy of the company.
Most relevant projects:
DEY-ASFALTO: Use of swine manure as raw material for road construction.
Abstract:
The current project is focused on reducing the environmental impact of bituminous mixtures by decreasing the consumption of petroleum-based bituminous binders and partially, or fully, replacing them by bio-binders obtained from swine manure.
Project timing:
2020 – 2022
Funding:
This project is partially funded by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI)
PAP-ASFALT: Use of by-products and recoverable waste from the paper industry in the asphalt industry.
Abstract:
The main objective of this project is the recovery of two of the main wastes of the paper industry, which contain a high percentage of cellulose fiber, for its subsequent use as an additive in high-performance asphalt mixtures.
Project timing:
2020 – 2023
Funding:
The initiative has the support of the Agency for Business Competitiveness (ACCIÓ) and the Waste Agency of Catalonia (ARC)
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