Séché Perú: Innovation and sustainability for responsible mining
Séché Group Peru is a company belonging to the French group Séché Environnement, a European leader with 40 years of experience in environmental solutions for the comprehensive, sustainable management of industrial waste. It offers specialized solutions for the collection, transport, treatment, recovery of usable waste, and final disposal of unusable industrial and/or biocontaminated waste.
In Peru, it has more than 15 years of experience, where its Chilca Ecocenter is located, a secure landfill covering more than 75 hectares. In addition, its thermal treatment plant (incineration) is the largest in the region, guaranteeing the most optimal and efficient treatment for biocontaminated and anatomical pathology waste.
Carlos Barrientos, Regional Director for the Andean Community & Mexico at Séché Group, tells us how the company has become a strategic partner for mining and other key industries in the country.
1. What is the purpose of Séché and how does it fit into the Séché Group's overall strategy?
Séché Peru is part of an international group with 40 years of experience in comprehensive waste management and environmental services. Its purpose is clear: to protect the environment and people's health by offering sustainable solutions for industry. In Peru, it focuses on supporting strategic sectors such as mining, energy, industry, and health, ensuring that their processes are safer, more efficient, and aligned with the highest international standards.
2. What role does Séché play in Peruvian mining?
Mining is a key sector for the country's development, and Séché Peru has established itself as a strategic partner in its value chain. It provides solutions ranging from comprehensive management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste to specialized services such as recovery, treatment, and safe final disposal. All of this is done with a circular economy approach, helping mining operations meet their sustainability goals, reducing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Likewise, ESSAC, a Séché Group company specializing in training, prevention, and emergency response, complements its offering by providing comprehensive solutions to optimize safety in mining operations, ensuring safe work environments that are prepared for any eventuality.
3. What sets Séché apart from other companies in the sector?
Its expertise and international backing make the difference. It has cutting-edge technology, certified infrastructure, and a highly specialized team. In addition, it offers a comprehensive proposal: it not only manages waste but also designs customized
solutions to optimize processes, reduce environmental impacts, and improve operational efficiency. This makes it a strategic partner and not just a service provider.
4. How does Séché contribute to the country's sustainable development?
Its commitment goes beyond service. It is committed to innovation and the circular economy, promoting the recovery of materials and reducing final disposal. An example of this is its “Zero Waste to Landfill” strategy, which seeks to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfills, prioritizing reuse and recycling.
In addition, it develops social and environmental programs that benefit communities near its operations. It believes that sustainability is not an option but the foundation for a responsible future, and it works every day to ensure that its solutions contribute to Peru's economic development without compromising the environment.