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ABOUT US

The company

Lasso Eco Innovation is a reference company in the underground and semi-underground waste containers market, having started its activity in 1992, under the name Sopsa, SA, with the commercialization of the first high capacity semi-underground containers.

Having been reinforcing its international presence with innovative solutions, under the Lasso™ brand, it presents a wide range of underground and semi-underground containers of high capacity (1,5m³, 3m³ and 5m³) for the disposal of urban solid waste, which allow a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, ensure low maintenance costs and effective management and resource savings in the collection process, for a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Lasso™ underground and semi-underground containers are developed and manufactured in Portugal, with Lasso Eco Innovation being a company with a long tradition of leadership in the sector and solid know-how in engineering and product development that adapt to the needs and requirements of each market and each community.

Currently, Lasso™ containers are used in hundreds of municipalities and by the main operators in the waste management sector, in Europe, North America and North Africa.

MISSION

The shift to a more sustainable society requires greater sophistication and innovation in waste management.

Diverting waste from landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a circular economy are currently priority objectives for municipalities, in order to achieve the goals set by the European Union regarding waste management and to combat the climate crisis.

Lasso™ exists to bring this reality closer every day, with a focus on improving the living conditions of the population and solving environmental problems:

  • Investing in research and development of new products and solutions adapted to the requirements of each market
  • Incorporating innovative technology into all of its products
  • Creating products that respect the environment
  • Minimizing the environmental impacts arising from its activity, optimizing resource consumption and preventing pollution
  • Accompanying its customers around the world, in developed or developing countries
  • Supporting operators and authorities with the most effective solutions for managing their waste
  • Promoting team spirit, professional and personal achievement of its employees.

ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Quality and environment management system

Environmental sustainability is one of the main pillars of Lasso Eco Innovation's activity, along with customer satisfaction and product quality improvement.

As a company linked to the environment, its philosophy is to minimize the environmental impacts resulting from its activity, optimizing the consumption of environmental resources and preventing pollution.

As such, for all Lasso employees, including top management, the culture of quality and preservation of the environment, inside and outside the organization, is a priority strategy, which embodies:

01. Implementation of an Integrated Quality and Environmental Management System (SGQA) certified and maintained in accordance with the normative references ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 and subject to a permanent review of its efficiency and effectiveness;

02. Approach by business processes, whose measurement and regular monitoring of performance, as well as market feedback information, form the basis of continuous improvement of its products and services in terms of quality, safety, functionality, maintenance, ergonomics, aesthetics and impact environmental;

03. Continuous improvement of the capabilities of human resources involved in business processes directly or indirectly linked to meeting the requirements of customers, users and operators of its products and services;

04. Respect for the commitments assumed with its customers, namely in terms of product and service requirements, delivery times and price competitiveness;

05. Raising awareness among employees, customers, suppliers and other business partners of the importance of preserving the environment;

06. Compliance with statutory requirements, environmental legislation, applicable legislation in general and good business practices relevant to the activity;

07. Reorganization of processes with a view to the rational use of raw materials and natural resources, and the reuse and recycling of waste resulting from the activity;

08. Reduction of accidents and potential emergency situations;

09. Mutually beneficial partnerships and sharing of environmental responsibility with our suppliers and other business partners.