Portugal hosted the international conference ‘Powering the Future – Energy Recovery in Portugal’, an initiative promoted by EGF, Valorsul and ISWA - International Solid Waste Association. The meeting, which brought together national and international experts to discuss the future of waste management, with a special focus on energy recovery, reflected on the challenges and opportunities for the sector in creating a new value cycle based on clean energy production and the promotion of the circular economy. At the opening of the conference, the Secretary of State for the Environment, João Manuel Esteves, highlighted that ‘energy recovery is one of the solutions to two of today's greatest environmental challenges: waste management and sustainable energy production’.

In line with trends in customer behaviour, the Recycling Line APP aims to facilitate and encourage recycling, through a practical, accessible and intuitive tool that allows you to ask questions and contribute to the adoption of more conscious behaviour and good environmental practices in your day-to-day life.

EGF was honoured with two awards at the 5th edition of the National Sustainability Awards, promoted by Jornal de Negócios. This recognition highlights the work of all the group's companies, including VALORSUL, and the daily commitment of more than 3,000 employees across the country.

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which took place on Monday, the third Global Safety Stand Down was held throughout the Mota-Engil Group.

In just two months, REUSE MAP, Valorsul's circular economy platform, has already identified 500 points where citizens are invited to change their behaviour, and they can find out via the website which places near them they can start reusing materials now. More than just a website, the platform is an invitation with 500 reasons to join this circular revolution - all at the click of a button.

Valorsul converted half a tonne of old uniforms into 60 blankets, which were donated to more than 50 users of the Life and Peace Community Rehabilitation Centre, reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.