Environment

At Aclara, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We believe that truly clean technologies—such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and next-generation energy solutions—can only be built with materials that are responsibly produced.
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Our mission is to create a cleaner rare earth supply chain, from mine to magnet, to support the green technologies of tomorrow without compromising the environment.

UN Global Compact

Aclara joined the United Nations Global Compact Network in Chile in May 2024. Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is a multi-stakeholder platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. Companies that join commit to integrating the UN's Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption into their operations. Beyond this, the Global Compact aligns businesses with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating a shared roadmap for a sustainable future. Participation signifies a commitment to both sustainability and transparency, requiring annual reporting on progress towards these goals.

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Our patented process

The cleanest rare earths in the world

Aclara’s Circular Mineral Harvesting process is the cleanest method for extracting heavy rare earths from ionic clays. Our process offers several sustainable features:

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Aclara, in partnership with Concepción’s water utility company, is launching the first fully recycled water supply project in the Biobío region, ensuring 100% of its water comes from recycled sources.

Awards

UN Global Compact award for innovation in circular water management

In 2024, Aclara was recognized by the United Nations Global Compact Chile Network for its innovative Circular Mineral Harvesting process. The company won third place in the Interconnection category at the CONECTA 2024 Business Awards in Santiago, Chile, on December 10, for its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Selected from 166 submissions across 61 companies, Aclara's initiative was praised for its transformative approach to resource management by a jury of 48 experts.