Sogama and Sphere Mark Major Milestones Advancing Circular Economy in Spain

Sogama earns prestigious circular economy award with plans for new textile waste plant, while Sphere Group celebrates 50 years focusing on sustainability and circular economy in Spain.

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  • • Sogama awarded the ARDÁN circular company indicator for 2025 recognizing strong circular economy integration.
  • • Sogama plans to launch Spain's first public textile waste sorting plant by mid-2026.
  • • Sogama is advancing digital transformation with AI and robotization and aims to decarbonize processes using renewable bio-drying.
  • • Sphere Group España celebrates its 50th anniversary, known for leadership in sustainability and circular economy.
  • • Both companies exemplify Spain's commitment to environmental innovation and circular economic development.

Spanish companies Sogama and Sphere are reinforcing Spain's leadership in sustainability and circular economy with recent significant achievements. Sogama was honored with the ARDÁN circular company indicator for 2025, recognizing its deep integration of circular economy principles in management practices. This award adds to Sogama’s history of accolades, including productivity, innovation, and gender equality awards dating back to 2015. The company has ambitious plans to open Spain's first public textile waste sorting plant by mid-2026 as part of its 2025-2030 strategic plan. Additionally, Sogama is pushing digital transformation through AI and robotization, aiming for full transparency in waste tracking. A key environmental goal includes decarbonizing its process by replacing natural gas with a renewable bio-drying system. Sogama also promotes circularity through public environmental education programs.

Meanwhile, Sphere Group España celebrates its 50th anniversary as a prominent European reference in sustainability, recycling, and circular economy. Originating as a family business in Utebo, Zaragoza, Sphere has grown into an international company headquartered in Polígono El Pradillo, Pedrola. The company's commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation highlights Spain’s progress in adopting circular economy models within major industries.

These developments emphasize Spain’s increasing focus on sustainable economic practices, integrating advanced technology, environmental management, and social responsibility to drive the transition to a circular economy.

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.