LA FARGA, A COMPANY WITH IMPACT

Maximising the use of recycled copper and development of technologies that enable it.

We are ACTIVE agents who work to create shared value for all our stakeholders and for society as a whole, because for us, WHAT we do is important, but HOW we do it is most important of all.

Above all, the strength of La Farga lies in ongoing technological innovation and the development of knowledge. We transform the market and society with the desire to transcend, always with a forward-looking vision.

We pursue maximum business efficiency in order to have the greatest positive impact on society. Our purpose and values are what guides us when taking strategic decisions and they enable us to operate each day based on our corporate culture and our sincere commitment to innovation and sustainable development.

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LA FARGA, A COMPANY WITH IMPACT

Maximising the use of recycled copper and development of technologies that enable it.

We are ACTIVE agents who work to create shared value for all of our stakeholders and for society as a whole, because for us, WHAT we do is important, but HOW we do it is most important of all.

Above all, the strength of La Farga lies in ongoing technological innovation and the development of knowledge. We transform the market and society with the desire to transcend, always with a forward-looking vision.

We pursue maximum business efficiency in order to have the greatest positive impact on society. Our purpose and values are what guides us when taking strategic decisions and they enable us to operate each day based on our corporate culture and our sincere commitment to innovation and sustainable development.

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Our values

Commitment

Enthusiasm

Open mind

Innovation

Mission

We are pioneers in offering
society sustainable copper solutions.

Vision

Transform the market through a leading role in Cu recycling, providing innovative solutions to aid the development of an economy with a positive impact.

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People-centered

Caring and protecting people is one of our most important cornerstones. Many more families aside from that of La Farga rely on this company. It is for them and for future generations that we will always strive to ensure the wellbeing of the company and people..

We are a metallurgical and industrial company, and it is our obligation to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our entire team. We promote talent development, equal opportunities and programmes to achieve a work-life balance.

ISO 45001

Good governance

We are a family business, our principles, values and sense of responsibility oblige us to have a strong governance structure, based on transparency. With the aim of continuing to prosper in an ever-changing environment, and preserving our legacy with a long-term vision, and also safeguarding the interests of the company from the interests of shareholders.

Environmental commitment

Our aim is to preserve natural resources and minimise our environmental impact, by reducing our carbon footprint and that of our solutions. Throughout history, we have been pioneers in processing recycled copper and offering the most sustainable and efficient solutions to society in a responsible and ethical way.

ISO 50001
ISO 14001

La Farga Foundation

Transcending by encouraging education and culture

La Farga Foundation was created in 2004 with the mission of creating value and wealth in its surrounding area. Since then, it has supported educational, social, and cultural initiatives. In June 2017, it integrated the Josep Moncusí Private Foundation.

This is why its scope of action is focused on its staff, children of staff, and members of La Farga’s business family, the counties of Osona, Ripollès and Moianès and, more specifically, in the municipalities of Les Masies de Voltregà and Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

Areas of the initiatives

Social sphere

It plays an active role in the social sphere, through donations, sponsorships, prizes and collaborations on activities in Les Masies de Voltregà and the countie of Osona.

Cultural sphere

Within the cultural sphere, , it opened the Copper Museum in 2008. A unique platform within Europe that outlines, in a technical, educational, and experiential way, the properties, historic importance and applications of copper in the past, present, and future.

Educational sphere

In the educational sphere, it allocates part of its funds through study grants for the education of the business family, staff, and children of staff of La Farga and residents in Les Masies de Voltregà and Sant Joan de les Abadesses. Each category has a call for applications, terms and its own budget.

La Farga Foundation enjoys one of the great treasures of La Farga, the building that houses the Copper Museum. The same building that the founding family would enjoy during summer, and whose walls are now home to many mementos and lots of work. Work that has defined the destiny of many generations and an entire region.

The board of trustees is the main governance structure of La Farga Foundation and is responsible for its administration and representation with different bodies and institutional events.

Its roles notably include scheduling activities and allocating financial funds. The board of trustees is currently formed by 7 people:

Oriol Guixà

President

Tristán Fisas

Director

Xènia Andrade

Trustee

Carmiña Pérez

Trustee

Meri Rovira

Trustee

Marta Otero

Trustee

Marisa Gil

Trustee

La Farga Foundation is based at the Museum of Copper, which is closely linked to the history of La Farga and the Foundation itself. The building was erected between 1918 and 1920 at the request of Josep Lacambra who, during the extension of the company’s premises, decided to build a chalet for his family on the road leading to the factory.

Years later, the family home underwent a renovation in a collaborative project with the University of Vic to turn it into the current Museum of Copper while preserving its original modernist style architectural design.

OUR GRANTS

The chance to make your dreams come true

Through educational grants in different categories, we offer new opportunities for academic and professional growth to both La Farga staff and their family members, as well as residents in the area who are not directly linked to the company. The terms and requirements for accessing each call for applications are published throughout the year.

Find a grant for you!

+818

Education grants
awarded from
2006 until now

+1,1M€

Investment in education
grants and study
aid since 2006

+32.000€

Investment in education grants
and study aid in 2022

La Farga Foundation Grants

Specific requirements of applicants:

Total amount allocated to item for 2023/24 year:
19.000€

1

1. Be a staff member of
La Farga or family member

If the staff member ceases to work at La Farga during the application process, the former employee or family member will not be eligible for the grants. If they leave the La Farga team once the grant has been awarded the right to receive the grant will be lost. And lastly, in the event that the first part of the grant (75%) has already been received, the grant will be stopped and, therefore, the second part will not be paid (25%).

2

Be a member of La Farga
or family member

3

Provide the required documentation

Specified in the general requirements which you can download below. It is necessary to provide the documentation before July,7 via email sent to the email address: irma.dachs@lafarga.es

Masies de Voltregà Grants

Specific requirements of applicants:

Total amount allocated to item for 2023/24 year:
10.000€

1

Be a resident in
Masies de Voltregà

It will be necessary to provide a census certificate or a document proving it.

2

Provide the required
documentation

Specified in the general requirements which you can download below. It is necessary to provide the documentation before July,7, in person, to the council of Les Masies de Voltregà.

Sant Joan de les Abadesses Grants

Specific requirements of applicants:

Total amount allocated to item for 2023/24 year:
10.000€

1

Be a resident in Sant Joan
de les Abadesses

It will be necessary to provide a census certificate or a document proving it.

2

Provide the required
documentation

Specified in the general requirements which you can download below. It is necessary to provide the documentation before July, 7, in person, to the council of Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

Apply for your grant and grow professionally

*Attention: review the terms and requirements of grants before completing the application

Call for grant applications closed. Opening of a new call for applications:

JUNE 2024