What FCC Ámbito does

FCC Ámbio (legal name: FCC AMBITO, S.A.U.) is the Industrial Waste Division of Spanish conglomerate Grupo FCC, operating under the FCC enviro Atlantic umbrella. Founded in 1973 in Aduna, Spain, fifteen years before Spain's first environmental legislation, the company pioneered industrial waste management in the country and has built a network of 68 installations spanning physical-chemical treatment plants, stabilization/inertization plants, transfer centers, oil and hydrocarbon treatment facilities, integrated centers, glass treatment facilities, paper/cardboard/plastic recovery plants, and final disposal installations. It operates through four territorial delegations (East/Barcelona, South/Córdoba, North/Zaragoza, West/Alcorcón-Madrid) covering all of Spain, with international operations in Portugal via ECODEAL and in the United States via FCC Environmental Services. The company is composed of more than 20 subsidiaries including MAREPA (paper/cardboard recovery, second-largest in Spain), FCC Ámbio-Reciclaje de Vidrio (glass recycling and Crismol® branded product), Gonzalo Mateo (glass recycling), RECILEC (WEEE processing at 40,000 tonnes/year capacity), and TPA (Técnicas de Protección Ambiental).

The company's service portfolio is organized around two pillars: circular economy services (recovery and recycling of paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and electronic equipment, with participation in ECOEMBES and ECOVIDRIO integrated management systems) and environmental protection services (hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste treatment, soil and groundwater decontamination with ENAC 17020 inspection entity accreditation, 24/7 environmental emergency response, asbestos removal, industrial cleaning, PCB transformer management, and confidential document destruction). A specialized photovoltaic panel recycling facility at Cadrete (Zaragoza) launched in 2024 achieves over 95% recovery rates. The company processes more than 2 million tonnes of waste annually across 15,000+ clients spanning industrial sectors (petrochemical, automotive, chemical, energy, equipment manufacturing), commercial distribution brands, municipalities (60+ under MAREPA protocols), and infrastructure operators.

FCC Ámbio generates revenue primarily through professional service fees (per-project or per-volume pricing for industrial waste management, decontamination, and emergency response) and transaction-based fees from material recovery and resale of recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, WEEE). Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. The company holds multiple regulatory accreditations including ENAC 17020 inspection entity status (144/EI247), ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, EMAS registration, ISO/IEC 27001, and authorized collaborating entity status for contaminated soils management in seven Spanish autonomous communities. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo FCC (publicly traded with approximately €5,988 million market capitalization as of June 2026), FCC Ámbio's financial results are consolidated into the parent group's €9,700 million FY2025 revenue.

Name

FCC Ámbito

Legal name

FCC AMBITO, S.A.U.

Website

https://fccambito.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FCC Ámbito is the Industrial Waste Division of Spanish conglomerate Grupo FCC, operating 68 installations across Spain, Portugal, and the USA. It provides industrial and commercial waste management, circular economy recycling (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, WEEE, photovoltaic panels), and ENAC-accredited soil and groundwater decontamination services to industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Waste Management

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Waste Packaging, Transportation & Disposal (Post-incident) (EUAIAMAH), Chemical Hazardous Waste Collection & Transportation (BPALAHAA), Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL), Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Recycling Processing (BPALADAC), Hazardous Waste Recycling & Recovery (Solvent Recovery, Oil Re-refining, Metals Recovery) (EUAIAFAI), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)

Keywords

• Industrial waste management
• Soil and groundwater decontamination
• Circular economy recycling
• Byproduct recovery services
• Environmental emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Industrial and Commercial Waste Management Services: Comprehensive waste management services for industrial clients (petrochemical, automotive, chemical, energy, equipment manufacturing) and commercial distributors. Services span advisory, conditioning and logistics, treatment and recovery, and final disposal. Revenue is generated through service fees based on waste volume, type, and treatment complexity.
2. Circular Economy Services – Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Glass, WEEE: Recovery and recycling of paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and electronic equipment. Through subsidiaries MAREPA (paper/cardboard/plastics) and FCC Ámbito-Reciclaje de Vidrio, the company generates revenue from material recovery and resale of recyclables. MAREPA participates in the ECOEMBES integrated management system, and FCC Ámbito-Reciclaje de Vidrio participates in the ECOVIDRIO system.
3. Soil and Groundwater Decontamination Services: Decontamination and remediation services for contaminated sites, including dismantling of environmental liabilities. Accredited inspection entity services under ENAC for environmental inspection in soils and groundwater. Revenue generated through project-based professional service contracts with industrial clients and public administrations.
4. Environmental Emergency Response Services: 24/7 emergency response services for spills, leaks, and environmental accidents involving hazardous substances. Available to clients on a retainer or per-incident basis. Personnel and equipment are on standby 365 days per year.
5. Commercial Waste Management for Distribution Sector: Comprehensive commercial waste management services for retail and distribution brands, including installation of presses and containers, collection and transport, and classification and recycling. Revenue is service fee-based, with favorable economics for recoverable waste streams returned to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FCC Ámbito provides comprehensive industrial and commercial waste management services, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, by-product recovery, and soil and groundwater decontamination. The company operates 68 installations spanning physical-chemical treatment, stabilization/inertization, transfer centers, oil and hydrocarbon treatment, glass recycling, paper/cardboard/plastic recovery, WEEE recycling, and final disposal. Services are delivered to industrial clients (petrochemical, automotive, chemical, energy), commercial distributors, and public administrations across Spain, Portugal, and the USA.

Product overview

FCC Ámbito is a leading company in Spain and Portugal for industrial and commercial waste management, by-product recovery, and soil decontamination, with notable presence in the USA. The company operates under the FCC enviro Atlantic division and offers a comprehensive portfolio of environmental services organized into two main categories: circular economy services (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and electronic equipment recycling) and environmental protection services (hazardous waste treatment, soil/groundwater decontamination, industrial cleaning, environmental emergencies, asbestos removal, and waste-derived fuel production). The service portfolio includes 68 facilities across Spain managing over 2 million tons annually, with specialized subsidiaries including MAREPA (paper/cardboard recovery), FCC ámbito-Reciclaje de Vidrio (glass recycling producing Crismol brand products), and RECILEC (electronic equipment treatment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECODEAL: Subsidiary operating in Portugal for environmental waste management services
• FCC Environmental Services
• MAREPA
• Gonzalo Mateo
• CRISMOL
• FCC Ámbito-Reciclaje de Vidrio
• TPA

Products and services

• Industrial and Commercial Waste Management Services Comprehensive management and recovery of industrial and commercial waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, valorization, and final disposal services. Targeted at industrial clients in petrochemical, automotive, chemical, energy, and equipment manufacturing sectors, plus commercial distributors.
• Soil and Groundwater Decontamination Services Environmental remediation services for contaminated soils and aquifers, including in situ and ex situ decontamination solutions, liability decommissioning, and ENAC 17020 accredited environmental inspection. Targeted at industrial clients and public administrations.
• Paper, Cardboard and Plastic Recycling Recovery and recycling services for paper, cardboard, and plastics through selective collection for municipalities, private client services, and confidential document destruction, delivered via subsidiary MAREPA. Targeted at municipalities, commercial clients, and printing/graphic arts companies.
• Glass Recycling Services (FCC Ámbito-Reciclaje de Vidrio) Glass collection, treatment, and recovery services for municipalities, industries, and the HORECA sector, producing Crismol® branded recycled glass products. Operates within ECOVIDRIO integrated management system with 17,000+ green igloos.
• Electronic Equipment Recycling (WEEE) Treatment and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), including refrigeration units, batteries, fluorescent lamps, with 40,000 tonnes/year processing capacity. Targeted at municipalities, commercial distributors, and industrial clients.
• Photovoltaic Panel Recycling Specialized treatment and valorization of end-of-life photovoltaic panels and panels from installation or operation processes, achieving recovery rates above 95% in compliance with Real Decreto 110/2015. Operates at the Cadrete plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
• Crismol® Ground Glass Product Registered trademark for a ground and calibrated glass product produced from recycled glass. Available in standard and special colors including gemstone-like transparency, free of contaminants, hard, non-porous, and scratch-resistant. Used in construction flooring, landscaping, water infiltration, and chemical sector applications.
• Environmental Advisory and Processing Services Environmental consulting services and administrative processing for waste management, including licensing, compliance assessment, and waste characterization studies. Targeted at industrial and commercial clients requiring environmental compliance support.
• Conditioning and Logistics Services Integral waste management logistics including internal logistics, waste point conditioning, and warehouse management, utilizing modern fleet vehicles with GPS tracking and crane systems. Targeted at industrial and commercial clients.
• Waste Treatment and Valorization Physical-chemical treatment, stabilization, thermal treatment, biological treatment, PCB/transformer management, and waste-derived fuel (CDR) production services. Targeted at industrial clients and waste producers across Spain.
• Environmental Emergencies Services 24/7 emergency response services for leaks, spills, and environmental accidents involving dangerous substances, including maritime and land transport incidents. Available on retainer or per-incident basis, 365 days per year. Targeted at industrial clients, public administrations, and logistics operators.
• Asbestos Removal Services Specialized asbestos removal services including collection of fibrocement plates, roofing, piping, and asbestos materials, registered with RERA. Targeted at industrial facilities, public administrations, and building owners.
• Industrial Cleaning Services Industrial cleaning services including tank cleaning, hydrodynamic and chemical cleaning, odor elimination, and maintenance work in refineries. Targeted at industrial clients in petrochemical and energy sectors.
• Confidential Document Destruction Secure document destruction services compliant with UNE EN 15713:2009 standard, providing closed mailbox installations and destruction certificates. Targeted at printing and graphic arts companies, corporate clients, and public administrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million tonnes of waste managed annually
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AZTI-TECNALIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Ámbito participates on the board (patronato) of AZTI-TECNALIA, a leading technology center, demonstrating a strategic commitment to R&D collaboration and innovation in environmental technologies. AZTI-TECNALIA is a major reference in applied research and technological development in Spain.
• Spanish Technology Centers, Universities and Higher Education CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Ámbito collaborates with the most important technology centers in the country as well as universities and higher education institutions. These partnerships support the company's R&D+i strategy across waste treatment optimization, circular economy solutions, and environmental remediation technologies.
• ECOEMBEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAREPA, a subsidiary of FCC Ámbito, is an approved recovery operator within the ECOEMBES integrated management system. MAREPA collects packaging waste from blue containers across municipalities and delivers it to recycling facilities, supporting Spain's domestic packaging recycling targets.
• ECCOVIDRIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Ámbito-Reciclaje de Vidrio collaborates with ECOVIDRIO (the Spanish glass packaging integrated management system) for the collection and treatment of glass packaging waste generated in Aragon, La Rioja, and provinces of Castellón and Valencia. This partnership manages a network of over 17,000 green igloos serving millions of residents.
• ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación)coreOthersFCC Ámbito holds ENAC accreditation (number 144/EI247) as an Inspection Entity under ISO 17020 for environmental inspection activities in potentially contaminated soils and groundwater. ENAC is Spain's national accreditation body.
• Regional Governments (Autonomous Communities)minorOthersFCC Ámbito holds authorized collaborating entity status for contaminated soil management under regional environmental quality laws in seven autonomous communities: Basque Country, Galicia, Castilla y León, Andalucía, Valencia, Extremadura, and Canary Islands. These regulatory relationships enable the company to perform official inspection and remediation activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Befesa: Spanish-German hazardous waste recycling specialist listed on the Frankfurt exchange; recycles salt slags, aluminium dross, and other industrial byproducts. Directly comparable as a Spanish-headquartered industrial waste player competing in the same petrochemical and metals customer base.
• Clean Harbors: North America's leading provider of environmental and industrial services including hazardous waste management, emergency response, and site remediation. Comparable as a direct industrial hazardous waste peer with parallel emergency response and soil decontamination offerings.
• Derichebourg Environment: French environmental services division of Derichebourg Group providing industrial waste collection, treatment, recycling, and metal recovery across Europe. Comparable as a European industrial waste management and recycling operator with similar customer verticals.
• Séché Environnement: French-listed specialist in hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, site remediation, and emergency response, with international operations. Comparable as a focused industrial hazardous waste and decontamination peer with similar treatment-plant infrastructure model.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environmental Services: French-headquartered global environmental services group operating hazardous waste, water, and energy services across Europe including Spain. Comparable as a broad incumbent with significant industrial waste and remediation overlap in the same Iberian market.
• Stericycle: US-headquartered regulated waste and compliance services provider serving healthcare, industrial, and retail customers across North America. Comparable in core hazardous waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities, with overlapping regulatory and compliance-driven model.
• CESPA (Ferrovial): Spanish waste management subsidiary of Ferrovial providing collection, treatment, and disposal services across municipal, industrial, and commercial segments. Comparable as a major domestic Spanish competitor with broader infrastructure services portfolio.
• Urbaser: Spanish waste management company owned by ACS/Actividades de Construcción y Servicios; provides municipal and industrial waste collection, treatment, and disposal across Spain and Latin America. Comparable as a domestic Spanish competitor with overlapping industrial waste and circular economy services.

Emerging players

• SAICA: Spanish private paper recycling and packaging group operating recovered paper collection and processing across Europe. Comparable as a Spanish-headquartered circular economy peer with overlapping paper and cardboard recovery activities similar to FCC Ámbito's MAREPA subsidiary.

Others

• SGS Environment: Swiss-based testing, inspection, and certification group providing environmental testing, site investigation, and compliance services globally. Comparable as a complementary environmental inspection/regulatory testing provider with adjacent services to FCC Ámbito's ENAC-accredited inspection activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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