Planet
Caring for Our Planet
SOLUTIONS ALIGNED WITH THE PATH TO THE FUTURE
A substantial part of our projects contributes directly to countries’ decarbonization efforts. Whether through the development of renewable energy generation, storage and electrification capacity, waste-to-energy production in Circular Economy projects, or the development of resource-efficient buildings, we provide solutions aligned with the path to carbon neutrality.
Aware of the potential negative impacts of implementing large-scale projects, we analyse and manage biodiversity risks in the areas where we operate, while promoting responsible resource use and waste management in our offices.
ISO CERTIFICATION
The MCA Group is certified by ISO 14001 Environmental Management, which provides a management system aimed at improving the environmental performance of an organization.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Taking care of our planet is the axis of sustainability most directly linked to the environmental impact of our operations. The actions implemented are especially focused on the material topics of the SDGs: Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, Efficient Use of Natural Resources and Decarbonization, and are aligned with our Sustainability Policy.
In our daily activities, we seek to mitigate negative impacts on the environment.
SUSTAINABILITY POLICY: ENVIRONMENT
- Manage risks and opportunities of our activities, with the aim of mitigating negative impacts on the environment.
- Be aligned with carbon neutrality commitments at European level, reducing and/or offsetting CO2 emissions.
- Contribute to a greater weight of renewable energy sources in the energy mix.
- Promote a circular economy, both in our operations by favouring the use of reusable materials and selective collection, and in projects developed for the reuse of waste, namely for energy production.
- Promote energy efficiency, both in the assets we hold and in the projects we develop for counterparties.
- Preserve biodiversity and protect water resources in all areas of our activity.
Renewable Energy Projects
THERE IS A CONSENSUS THAT ENERGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ARE ALMOST PERFECTLY CORRELATED
At the same time, CO2 emissions have so far followed the energy and economic growth curves.
We are therefore faced with the challenge of offering safe and clean, affordable and clean energy solutions that induce economic growth and at the same time clearly contribute to reducing the ecological footprint.
Energy inclusion enhances social inclusion, which in turn encourages progress and development through job creation and a better quality of life for people. A virtuous circle that generates prosperity and progress.
ADVANCED BIODIESEL AND BIOMETHANE PRODUCTION
To contribute to a more sustainable and low-carbon consumption, the MCA Group is developing a portfolio of circular economy assets to produce different types of energy in Europe, with an advanced biodiesel plant already in operation in Portugal, and a portfolio of biogas assets under development in Poland and Germany.
Our biodiesel plant processes second-generation waste feedstock in accordance with the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), i.e. oleins, effluents from oil and soap plants.
Under RED II, Member States must ensure that fuel suppliers incorporate a minimum of 14% of the energy consumed in road and rail transport as renewable energy by 2030.
As for the biomethane projects we have in our development pipeline in Poland and Germany, the technology involves the anaerobic digestion of manure and food waste, producing Bio-LNG and liquid CO2, in the case of Poland, and biomethane injected into the grid, in the case of Germany.
Biodiversity
THE MCA GROUP IS AWARE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS PROJECTS MAY RESULT IN NEGATIVE EXTERNALITIES ON BIODIVERSITY, NAMELY IN LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS WITH SIGNIFICANT LAND USE.
That's why we assess biodiversity risks in the regions where we operate before each project starts.
We carry out an environmental and social impact assessment, certified by credible entities, to prevent the loss of ecosystems at each site.
In smaller projects, an internal assessment of the impact on biodiversity is carried out, aiming at access to existing biodiversity, both in the contracted areas and in adjacent areas, before the start of the project.
This analysis takes into account protected areas, areas of high biodiversity value, as well as areas of water stress. It is intended to serve as a reference to assess the impact of the works on local biodiversity, avoiding the execution of new projects in these areas and minimizing the disturbance of sensitive species and habitats.
PARTNERS FOR OUR PLANET INITIATIVE
In this project that has been underway since 2022, we are carrying out reforestation work: the planting of more than 500 trees that results in the carbon capture of more than 400 Kg CO2/year, both in Portugal and Angola.
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+500 TREES
Planted
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+70
Volunteers
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326.1 KG CO2 /YEAR
Carbon sequestered in Portugal
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113.9 KG CO2 /YEAR
Carbon sequestered in Angola