ECO & SUSTAINABILITY / FUTUREBUILD
VICAIMA GROUP REAFFIRMS ESG COMMITMENT
THE GROUP SHARES ITS STRATEGY , PRACTICES AND OBJECTIVES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE ESG CRITERIA , AND ITS ALIGNMENT WITH THE 2030 UNITED NATIONS ( UN ) AGENDA
Driven by the motto “ Together We Build the Future ”, Vicaima Group has just presented the sustainability strategy that will guide the Group ’ s performance until 2026 . With a transversal approach and integrated ESG criteria , the Group is reinforcing its responsibility and ambition to continually reduce the impact of its activity , as well as contributing to a more sustainable construction industry in favour of a better planet .
Focusing on transparency and the involvement of all stakeholders in this important mission , the Vicaima Group shares its strategy , implemented practices and goals within the scope of the ESG ( Environment , Social and Corporate Governance ) criteria , as well as its alignment with the SDGs ( Sustainable Development Goals ), aimed at developing sustainable , transparent and socially responsible business .
In the words of Arlindo da Costa Leite , Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vicaima Group , “ we ’ re making a long-term commitment which reflects our desire to integrate and ensure the alignment of the Vicaima Group ’ s strategy with the sustainable development agenda . We see this moment as an important and transformative milestone for our business , and it ’ s not merely meant to be a simple description of initiatives , goals , objectives or wishes .”
The reduction of greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions , the adoption of circular economy principles , along with the optimisation of materials and resources , minimising waste and residues , are now seen by the Vicaima Group as key innovation catalysts , based on a production model with a strategy to create value with responsibility .
Significant reduction in emissions led to increased efficiency
In 2022 , the Vicaima Group achieved a 15 % reduction in the tCO₂e / sales emissions index , reflecting an absolute decrease of 578 tco₂e , even though an increase in production volume was recorded .
These figures are the result of the implementation of energy efficiency projects and other specific initiatives aimed at reducing GHG emissions , such as investment in more efficient production equipment , production of renewable energy for self-consumption or focus on electric mobility .
All these policies and activities are part of a holistic perspective for the Organisation , based , according to the Chairman of the Board of Directors , on a “ growth strategy founded on a path of innovation and differentiation , seeking a balanced social , environmental and economic dimension ”.
Four foundation pillars of an ongoing strategy
The Vicaima Group has identified four fundamental pillars in its strategy for integrating ESG issues into its business : People and Community , Climate Action , Sustainable and Innovative Products and Responsible Business . These aspects represent the Group ’ s focus and represent the relevant material topics in the ESG sphere resulting from a consultation process with internal stakeholders and from the definition of the Materiality Matrix .
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