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Circular Economy

The circular economy is the basis of Neoenergia's sustainable business model.

The circular economy represents a cultural change in the way we understand the production and consumption system to face the lack of resources, environmental impact, value creation, and employment.

Neoenergia: the circular economy as an opportunity for a sustainable model

For Neoenergia, the circular economy is a key element for sustainable development and represents an opportunity in the energy transition and in the fight against climate change. The company's sustainable energy model, committed to innovation, decarbonization, and the electrification of the economy, is directly aligned with the circular economy. This occurs through the reduction of emissions and the consumption of raw materials, the use of renewable resources for energy production, the improvement of efficiency, the optimization of resources, and the maximization of waste reuse.
One of the company's main activities is the generation of electricity, whose installed capacity in renewable sources represents 90% of the company's total in 2022. Neoenergia, in its commitment to promote the circular economy, continues to invest in more efficient technologies per unit of production and with the lowest environmental impact. This is reflected in:
 
  • Commitment to the development of renewable energies, especially wind and solar photovoltaic;
  • Sustainable management and use of consumables, always respecting the natural environment and taking the necessary measures to reduce the risks of affecting it;
  • Commitment to technologies that improve water consumption efficiency;
  • Selection of products with the lowest environmental impact;
  • Solution to waste recycling problems through innovation projects with suppliers and technology centers;
  • Analysis with a life cycle perspective, carried out using the Iberdrola Group's Corporate Environmental Footprint report, which quantifies the impacts derived from the use of raw materials.
 

Sustainable use of water

 
Water is a basic and irreplaceable natural resource in many of the activities carried out by the company. Aware of this dependence and the risks derived from water scarcity, the company is committed to the increasingly responsible use of this resource. The main actions taken for a more sustainable use of water are:
 
  • Control the volume of indoor water collection and consumption in all technologies.
  • Implement and control the ecological flows legally required for hydroelectric power plant reservoirs.
  • Continuously improve facility processes, for lower consumption and impact.
  • Conduct employee awareness campaigns to achieve a more efficient and responsible use of water in offices.
To avoid waste and reduce the consumption of water for human consumption, actions such as: the purchase of dishes and metals with flow reducers and the installation of rainwater reuse systems in units located in water stress zones are carried out. The application of these systems is aimed at the use of alternative sources of capture and sustainable use of this increasingly scarce resource. Thus, the non-noble use of this resource can be supplied by alternatives, such as Rainwater Collection Systems, whose drinking standard does not require a high degree of treatment. It was determined that the new Neoenergia administrative buildings should have an installed capacity of 5 thousand ml of water/year, depending on the coverage area, efficiency of the catchment systems and the annual rainfall index.
 

Energy consumption efficiency

 
Neoenergia seeks to optimize the use of energy throughout its value chain (production, transmission, distribution, commercialization and end use), contemplating energy efficiency from a triple perspective:
 
  • As an electricity generation and distribution company, it seeks to improve efficiency with the introduction of the most advanced technologies, equipment and digitalization;
  • As an energy consumer company, it promotes the continuous improvement of energy efficiency in all its actions (offices and buildings, mobility, etc.);
  • As an electricity supplier, it informs, promotes and provides comprehensive efficiency solutions, aligned with the emission reduction strategy, which contribute to the more efficient use of energy by consumers and promotes the reduction of the environmental impact of their energy consumption habits.
Energy losses are monitored by means of a percentage index that calculates the ratio between the energy injected and the energy billed, accumulated over 12 months. Based on this methodology, total losses continued to decline in 2022 and declined in all five distributors compared to 2021. Neoenergia continuously strives to reduce technical and non-technical losses in transmission and distribution networks (inspections at the point of supply, increase in first-level revisions, among others).
 

Waste management

 
The company's objective is to generate less waste in any process or activity (construction, operation, maintenance) and to prioritize the recycling and reuse of materials. The company is committed to the concept of circular economy as a key element for sustainable development, which represents an opportunity for climate action and energy transition. Waste management is carried out according to the following premises:
 
  • Minimize waste generation from the source;
  • Maximize the reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste;
  • Promote awareness campaigns about waste minimization;
  • Adopt specific treatment and management of hazardous waste. This commitment to the circular economy is expressed by initiatives developed in 2022, especially by the Networks and Renewables businesses.

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