Teixeira Duarte visits CIMPOR Museum in Alhandra: Modernisation and Sustainability Project

The Vice-Chair of CIMPOR Global’s Strategic Advisory Board advocates for a stronger, more innovative industry that is prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

Pedro Reis, Vice-Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board at CIMPOR Global, was interviewed by the Order of Certified Accountants (OCC), in a discussion focusing on the main challenges facing the economy and businesses in a context of rapid transformation.

Throughout the interview, Pedro Reis emphasises the importance of reindustrialisation and boosting investment in production as priorities for the sustainable growth of the economy. He advocates for a stronger, more competitive industry that is capable of playing a decisive role in creating wealth, jobs and value for the country.

Europe’s competitiveness also emerges as one of the central themes of the discussion. Against the backdrop of an increasingly demanding international environment, Pedro Reis considers it essential to create the conditions that enable companies to grow in scale, invest in innovation, accelerate their internationalisation, and attract and retain skilled talent. In his view, the challenges have been identified; it is now essential to translate strategies and intentions into concrete and effective measures.

The interview also touches on some of the trends that will shape the coming years, including the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity and the evolution of the labour market, as well as the need to strike a balance between environmental sustainability and economic sustainability.

With a broad understanding of the business and economic landscape, Pedro Reis also shares his views on topics such as taxation, bureaucracy, productivity and the role of chartered accountants in supporting decision-making and organisational development.

The full interview can be found on the website of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Ibera Alenteste has reached an important milestone by obtaining accreditation from the Portuguese Accreditation Institute (IPAC) to carry out tests to determine the compressive strength of concrete. This certification reinforces the laboratory’s technical competence and marks the launch of a new business area dedicated to providing accredited laboratory services.

On 25th June, the Ibera Alenteste Laboratory, located in Évora, received Accreditation Certificate L0875, awarded by IPAC, for carrying out tests to determine the compressive strength of concrete.

This accreditation represents a strategic step for the company, enabling it to expand its range of services to the market through the performance of accredited laboratory tests, which are essential for ensuring the quality and performance of concrete used in construction projects.

By recognising the laboratory’s technical capability to carry out this test in accordance with the highest standards of quality, rigour and reliability, IPAC’s accreditation reinforces the confidence of clients and partners in the services provided by Ibera. At the same time, it highlights CIMPOR’s ongoing commitment to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, contributing to an increasingly sophisticated response to the demands of the construction sector.

This recognition represents an important step in strengthening Ibera’s capabilities and diversifying its business, creating new opportunities for growth and value creation for customers and partners. 

CIMPOR Indústria de Cimentos has renewed the certifications of its Quality, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Management Systems, while also maintaining its Energy Management System certification.

Recognized by APCER, these certifications attest that CIMPOR’s management systems comply with the requirements established by the respective international standards and reflect the Company’s commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

As a result of the audit of the QASE Integrated Management System (Quality, Environment, Health & Safety and Energy), certification against the following standards was confirmed:

·       NP EN ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System;

·       NP EN ISO 45001:2023 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System;

·       NP EN ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System;

·       NP EN ISO 50001:2019 – Energy Management System.

EMAS III Registrations (voluntary participation in the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) for the Souselas, Alhandra and Loulé plants, with the publication of their Environmental Statements updated in 2025, demonstrate the three plants’ commitment to the continuous improvement of their environmental performance and to transparency in reporting it.

These certifications cover areas that are essential to CIMPOR’s activities, namely quality, occupational health and safety, energy efficiency and environmental performance, and reflect our responsibility in managing the resources and processes associated with cement production, promoting safe and efficient operations and high standards of quality.

The renewal and maintenance of these certifications represent an important recognition of the work carried out and the dedication of our teams. We are proud of this achievement, which motivates us to continue improving, consolidating the progress made and consistently raising the standards of excellence across our operations.