Sustainability

Prizes and Awards

Proudly Awarded: Products and Operations

Costa Nova and the Costa Nova Industria Group are acknowledged as one of the largest industrial groups in stoneware production. Their continuous investment in innovation has been globally recognized through various prizes and awards.

National Sustainability Award

Costa Nova's Ecogres project won the award in the circular economy category, among numerous candidates.

This award recognizes companies and organizations that stand out for their performance and good sustainability practices in three main areas: environmental, social, and governance (ESG). The National Sustainability Award is an initiative of the Jornal de Negócios with the high patronage of the Presidency of the Republic.

KI-LIFE 2022 Sustainability award

Our Ecogres project was distinguished with the KI-LIFE 2022 sustainability award (2022), during Homi, in Milano. This award aims to recognize companies that have created products or projects with special attention to sustainable development, environmental respect, and social responsibility.

EquipHotel Innovation Awards

The Ecogres project was honored in the Foodservice category at the EquipHotel Innovation Awards 2022. This recognition highlights our daily efforts and commitment to innovation and the environment. Ecogres is actively contributing to a greener future every day.

13th Export & Internationalization Awards

Our company was honored in the "Export + Employment" category at the 13th Export & Internationalization Awards 2023), recognizing our excellence in both global trade and job creation.

COTEC INNOVATOR by COTECPortugal

Grestel has been distinguished with the status of COTEC INNOVATOR by COTECPortugal, the Association for Innovation, both in 2023 and in 2022.

This acknowledgment is granted to Portuguese companies that stand out for their innovation capabilities and are considered examples of value creation for the country.

Healthy Workplaces Award

This award highlights Portuguese organizations with management practices that promote safety, well-being, and health in the workplace. It is an initiative under the High Patronage of the Ministry of Labor, Solidarity, and Social Security, and the Ministry of Health and attributed by the Portuguese Psychologists Association.