Climate action measures
Reducing our carbon footprint is one of our key priorities at Proadec PortugalClimate protection has been a major focus for Proadec Portugal, for many years now. Every year, we calculate and monitor the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) that are directly or indirectly released into the atmosphere throughout our process. We set up a strategy for reducing emissions where possible through a combination of efficient in-house measures.
Green EnergyElectricity was a major cause of CO2 emissions in our operation. To definitively reduce this source, in 2019, we installed over 1.000 photovoltaic systems on our roofs, already covering 4,3% of our energy needs. On top of this, since July 2021, 100% of the electricity we purchase comes from renewable sources only. In 2022, we will install electric service stations in our premises to encourage the use of electric vehicles and the company's car fleet will exclusively consist of electric cars. Learn more
Solvent-FreeThe use of solvents is another source of CO2 emissions that influences our ability to achieve our climate protection goals, but we are already working on this. In 2022 we will begin to study and test solvent-free formulas, with the aim of being solvent-free by 2025.
Our way to NET ZERO EmissionsThe unavoidable emissions we cannot eliminate yet, we offset via two certified carbon offset projects, one in Brazil and other in Uganda. In our way to NET ZERO emissions, we aim to reduce our overall operational CO2 emissions by 85% by 2025.