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With this initiative, the company aims to know and
assess the impact of its greenhouse gas emissions
to identify opportunities for reducing and/or com-
pensating the carbon footprint.
Based on the results, an action plan has been
defined that involves specific actions that contribute
to reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
Image of the promotional banner for Aqualia’s activity in
calculating the carbon footprint.
Internal and external communication and aware- Extension of the project internationally: Czech
ness campaigns. Republic and Portugal:
2015 – 2016 carbon footprint reduction plan ´ During the year, the carbon footprint of SmVaK
(under review). Main actions: in the Czech Republic was defined and measu-
res were taken to avoid the emission of more
´ Reduction of Scope 2 emissions: reduction than 5,000 tonnes of CO a year.
of energy consumption by implementing and 2
certifying an energy SG (ISO 50001). ´ During 2017 the carbon footprint for Aqualia’s
activity in Portugal will also be checked.
´ Reduction of Scope 3 emissions: reduction
of total nitrogen release concentration in
treatment.
´ Increase of fixed emissions: increased destina-
tion of sludge for agriculture.
´ Increase in emissions avoided: increase in
output of biogas for boilers and increase in the
power output produced.
´ Renewal of vehicle fleet by acquiring electric
vehicles.
´ Participation in a MAPAMA CLIMA project.
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