Environmental
Sustainability

Commitment to the Environment

Environmental recovery, the expansion of wastewater collection and treatment, the efficient use of water resources and the reduction of losses, combined with the circular economy and energy efficiency, are the pillars of Aegea’s environmental strategy.

Focus areas

The company seeks to protect water resources through the collection and treatment of wastewater and efficient use of water in operations, in addition to promoting the circular economy to reduce environmental impact.

Strategic goals

Enhance water resilience and the use of renewable energy, expand wastewater treatment and promote the circular economy.

Initiatives developed

Programs to reduce water losses, reforestation projects, as well as investment in wastewater collection and treatment, and clean energy.

Sustainable and integrated management

Aegea protects natural resources, promoting operational efficiency and the responsible use of natural resources, with a focus on sustainable solutions and tackling climate change.

Circularity

Circular economy initiatives, such as the reuse of sludge and the industrial reuse of treated effluents.

Energy efficiency

Aegea’s energy matrix is predominantly clean, with 98% of the energy consumed coming from renewable sources.

Biodiversity

The company invests in the preservation and recovery of biodiversity, protecting strategic ecosystems for the conservation of water resources.

Blue oceans

Through the Aegea Institute, Aegea is a signatory to the UNESCO Chair for Ocean Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to the conservation of this essential ecosystem. The company also supports Blue Keepers, a project to tackle marine litter that is part of the Action Platform for Water, Ocean and Waste of the UN Global Compact – Network Brazil.

Carbon management

Aegea holds the GHG Protocol Gold Seal for its emissions inventory, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental transparency.