CREC, we don’t just share an industry and projects—we share stories.
In “SOM CREC”, we introduce you to the latest partner companies that have joined this project: the people who help grow our community every day. Discover who they are, what they do, and how they contribute to making CREC a vibrant, creative, and collaborative space.
Today, we introduce…
What’s your name and your role in the company?
I’m Maria Vázquez, General Director of Adec Global.
Brief description of your company, highlighting its activity in the field of waste or the circular economy:
At Adec Global, we work to transform waste—particularly industrial (steelmaking) and construction waste—into new resources with added value, promoting sustainability and circularity. We operate the only facility in Catalonia capable of managing up to 350,000 tons of steel slag and 450,000 tons of C&D (construction and demolition) waste. Through research projects, technical consulting, and collaboration with various stakeholders, we turn environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation.
What challenges or needs is your company currently addressing?
Right now, we’re focused on expanding the use of our materials as secondary raw materials across various sectors, especially in construction, where there is still resistance to normalizing the use of recycled or non-conventional materials. Additionally, Adec Global aims to strengthen its R&D&I projects to find new applications for steel slags.
What motivated you to become a member, and what kind of synergies are you looking for with other members?
We joined to share knowledge and forge strategic alliances with other organizations committed to the circular economy and resource regeneration. We highly value the spaces for collaboration and exchange of experiences that the network offers, and we’re seeking synergies with partners working in complementary areas such as research, waste management, or environmental innovation.
