
Ascendi
Ascendi is a company operating in the road infrastructure sector, focusing on three key business areas: asset management, toll collection services, and operation & maintenance. With over 20 years of experience, Ascendi prioritizes the optimization of available resources, promoting Sustainability and supporting the Community in Cultural, Social, and Environmental aspects.
Climate action
Ascendi remains strongly committed to achieving the objectives set out in its Strategic Energy Plan, namely:
- Improving energy efficiency – implementing LED lighting on roadways;
- Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy – purchasing 100% renewable electricity;
- Gradually electrifying its internal fleet and installing charging points at its facilities;
- Self-producing 100% renewable electricity at Ascendi’s facilities, including its new headquarters in Porto, which achieves 26% solar self-sufficiency;
- Expanding the network of electric vehicle charging points in service areas, developing future H2 refueling infrastructure for heavy vehicles, and monitoring road emissions through the CarCarbon tool (developed by Ardian with Ascendi’s support). This tool helps identify measures to promote conscious driving behavior to reduce indirect Scope 3 emissions;
- Assessing projects for photovoltaic energy production for grid injection or the creation of energy communities, utilizing slopes and road junctions within Ascendi’s concessions.
Ascendi has also responded positively to Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 82/2022, reinforcing energy-saving measures and promoting resource management practices that reduce energy consumption. This includes adjusting lighting to space occupancy rates and encouraging carsharing for business travel.
Testimony
By signing the Porto Climate Pact, Ascendi reinforces its commitment to maintaining and developing an ethical and responsible relationship with the community and the regions where it operates.
Luís Silva Santos
CEO, 2023