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Ecoembes, the environmental organisation that has been promoting the circular economy through packaging recycling for more than 25 years, has obtained, with the help of Telefónica Tech, ISO 27001 certification, the most demanding international standard in information security. This makes Ecoembes the only SCRAP (Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility for Waste, a model through which 95% of packaging waste in Europe is managed) to hold this accreditation, which is an additional guarantee for the more than 20,000 companies that rely on the organisation to manage their packaging.

Telefónica Tech, through its company Govertis, has accompanied Ecoembes throughout the entire process of adapting to obtain ISO 27001 certification. The company has carried out everything from an initial assessment to determine Ecoembes’ maturity in terms of security to various audits to ensure that it has the necessary controls in place to properly protect the organisation’s information, services and systems. Govertis, part of Telefónica Tech, has also helped Ecoembes to implement procedures aimed at addressing areas for improvement with corrective measures that guarantee risk mitigation.

ISO 27001 is the international reference standard that establishes an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This system is based on the implementation of 93 security controls aimed at protecting information from unauthorised access, data loss or cybersecurity incidents, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements at European level.

“With this accreditation, Ecoembes demonstrates its commitment to innovation, excellence and continuous improvement in a context where information security is key”, says Ángel Luis Linos, Operations and Security Manager at Ecoembes. “ISO 27001 is a guarantee that demonstrates that we have a robust and proven system that protects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our customers’ data and consolidates our position as leaders in the sector.”

Eduard Chaveli, Head of Strategic Consulting at Govertis, part of Telefónica Tech, states: “Obtaining ISO 27001 certification is a highly recognised distinction at a commercial level because it guarantees that the company has implemented cybersecurity geared towards business processes and objectives, taking into account the risk analysis of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).” ISO 27001 certification confirms that information security is a strategic pillar of Ecoembes, aligned with its purpose of building a waste-free future in which sustainability, innovation and collaboration are aligned.