Established in 2017 by delegation of the Municipality of Porto, Porto Ambiente is the Municipal Environmental Company of Porto, E.M., S.A., responsible for urban waste management and public space cleaning. Since 2022, it has also managed the Porto Climate Pact and the city’s participation in the European Mission “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”.

Through its operations, Porto Ambiente promotes environmental and economic sustainability, contributing to the quality of life of all those who live, visit, work, or study in Porto.

Climate action

Several measures have been implemented to decarbonize its activities for the benefit of the city:

• A more sustainable waste collection truck fleet, prioritizing electrification whenever possible and, alternatively, natural gas-powered vehicles.
• The city cleaning operation is moving towards approximately 70% electrification, supported by new investments from the Municipality of Porto.
• The company operates Portugal’s largest organic waste collection project, aiming for full coverage of Porto by the end of 2023.
• The company’s office building has obtained LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) sustainability certification, marking the first building rehabilitation in Portugal to be certified under this standard. It features significant energy and water savings, ensured air quality, and green roof installations.

Testimony

The urban solid waste sector plays a vital role in city management, being crucial to ensuring citizen well-being and quality of life. Porto has aimed to lead by example in this field, demonstrating that achieving strong results with confidence and determination is possible. The Porto Climate Pact is another step in the right direction, emphasizing the importance of working together toward a common goal.

Filipe Araújo (Chairman of the Board of Porto Ambiente, 2022)