Vimbio Corp assumes full control of its environmental responsibility and becomes SIRAP
Vimbio Corp has taken a significant step in its sustainability and regulatory compliance strategy by becoming an Individual Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) System. The company, headquartered in Santiago de Compostela, is thus ceasing to be part of a Collective EPR System (Central Extended Producer Responsibility), the most common group system among producers, to directly manage the waste generated by the products it places on the market.
The decision, effective from January 1, 2026, places Vimbio Corp. in an unusual position within its sector and reinforces its commitment to leading, from within, the processes related to the circular economy, waste traceability and environmental responsibility.
Demanding regulatory environment
La transición de Vimbio Corp. se produce en un momento clave para las empresas productoras en España. La entrada en vigor de la Ley 7/2022, de residuos y suelos contaminados para una economía circular, y del Real Decreto 1055/2022 sobre envases y residuos de envases, ha endurecido las obligaciones vinculadas a la Responsabilidad Ampliada del Productor (RAP).
This regulatory framework establishes that companies must take responsibility not only for the manufacture and marketing of their products, but also for their management once they become waste. To comply with this requirement, most producers choose to join an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, a collective system that centralizes waste management on behalf of multiple companies.
Vimbio Corp. had previously followed this model, which is common in the market. However, the corporation’s growth, the diversification of its business, and its commitment to sustainability have led the company to take a further step and move towards a more personalized model.
From SCRAP to SIRAP
Unlike collective systems, a SIRAP allows a company to individually manage all obligations arising from extended producer responsibility. This involves designing its own system for the collection, treatment, and recovery of waste, as well as directly assuming traceability, document control, and compliance with legal objectives.
According to the management team, the change responds to the need to align waste management with the operational and technological reality of Vimbio Corp., avoiding generic solutions that do not always fit the complexity of its products and packaging.
“Becoming a SIRAP (Product Lifecycle Regulatory Authority) allows us to have a complete view of our products’ lifecycle and act with greater precision,” the corporation explains. “It’s not just about complying with regulations, but about doing so in the most efficient way, consistent with our values.”
More control, more transparency, and greater decision-making capacity
One of the main reasons Vimbio Corp. has opted for an individual system is the greater control it offers compared to collective models. In a SCRAP (Single-Purpose Waste Management System), decisions are made jointly and waste flows are managed in aggregate, which can obscure the true impact of each company.
With a SIRAP (Integrated System for Environmental Management and Planning), the corporation can directly monitor every phase of the process, from packaging declarations to relationships with authorized waste management companies, audits, and environmental reporting. This level of detail is especially relevant in a context where sustainability is no longer just a reputational issue, but a key factor for customers, investors, and public administrations.
Furthermore, the individual model facilitates greater transparency, both internally and externally, by allowing for more accurate and verifiable data on waste management and the results obtained.
A system adapted
Vimbio Corp.’s activities encompass various business lines related to technology, efficient lighting, and innovative solutions, resulting in diverse and specific waste streams. Unlike collective models, which tend to apply homogeneous schemes, the SIRAP system allows for the design of a management approach tailored to these particularities.
This personalized approach opens the door to improvements in efficiency, cost optimization in the medium and long term, and better integration of ecodesign and circularity criteria in the initial phases of product development.
An opportunity to strengthen sustainable positioning
Beyond legal compliance, becoming a SIRAP (Extended Producer Responsibility) certification represents a strategic opportunity for Vimbio Corp. to differentiate itself. In a market that is increasingly demanding of companies’ environmental credentials, directly assuming extended producer responsibility reinforces corporate commitment with measurable results.
The initiative aligns with the corporation’s commitments to sustainability, circular economy, and social responsibility, and demonstrates that the company is not just complying with the standard, but seeking to anticipate and improve it.
Roadmap
With this step, Vimbio Corp. consolidates a roadmap focused on autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement in environmental matters. Adopting the SIRAP model not only fulfills a regulatory obligation but also reflects a long-term vision in which responsible resource management is an essential part of the business strategy.
In a context where sustainability is no longer optional, but structural, Vimbio Corp. is committed to taking the lead from within and turning extended producer responsibility into a lever of value for the future.