Our Sustainability Pillars in Action

Mafalda Evangelista
Natural Capital & Strategy Director at Natural Business Intelligence

The production of renewable energy has, quite rightly, been driven by the urgency to replace fossil fuels. In recent decades, the focus has been on reducing emissions and accelerating climate transition. However, as the sector evolves, it is increasingly clear that real sustainability demands more than just carbon neutrality. It requires attention to the complexity of ecosystems, to the invisible web of life, biodiversity, that makes environmental, social, and economic stability possible.

Greenvolt has been making consistent strides in this direction. The new Biodiversity Policy embodies a clear vision: to protect, regenerate, and enhance nature in the territories where the company operates. Avoiding sensitive areas, continuously monitoring impacts, restoring ecosystems, and implementing specific management plans are commitments already underway. The goal is simple yet demanding: to ensure that energy production does not compromise but instead contributes to ecological additionality.

This approach is based on a fundamental premise: ecosystems provide essential services to society and the economy, including climate regulation, water purification, soil fertility, pollination, among many others. Recognizing and integrating this value is what defines a true natural economy – a model in which natural capital is considered in asset management, investment decisions, and the creation of long-term value.

NBI has supported this journey, helping to align this ambition with international frameworks and to translate ecological principles into decision-making criteria. Our collaboration has sought to ensure that biodiversity is integrated into management systems, risk and opportunity assessment, and performance metrics. This vision also aligns with the global target to become Nature Positive – a commitment to the net recovery of nature, which goes beyond merely neutralising impacts.

By linking energy production to ecosystem regeneration, Greenvolt positions itself not only as an agent of energy transition but as a company ready to lead in the new economy, where protecting life is central to value creation.

Mariana Ortiz Gala
People Director at Greenvolt Group

In Greenvolt, managing a highly skilled and diverse workforce across countries is both a strategic advantage and a long-term responsibility. To succeed in this mission, we must go beyond differences (in role, segment, or demographics) and empower our people to thrive in their local contexts while staying connected to a shared purpose.

We believe that when people feel safe, valued, and empowered, they are more engaged and more likely to contribute to their full potential. While each region operates within its own context, our global teams are united by common values: empowerment, agility, team spirit, and ambition, skills that connect us globally and guide how we work, grow, and support each other.

Creating this collaborative and diverse environment also depends on fostering trust and connection between teams. Investing in cross-cultural awareness, through our DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives – IDEA Program – leveraging collaborative tools, and creating opportunities for knowledge sharing can help build cohesion. Ultimately, our ability to align globally while respecting local diversity will directly impact our success in delivering our mission: to build a more sustainable future through clean energy.

Besides the Diversity & Inclusion efforts that help everyone to thrive, collaborate, and contribute, our CSR (Corporate Social Responsability) strategy reinforces our role in supporting communities and shaping a more equitable and sustainable future. We STOP, to rethink our impact, and make sure that every employee feels they can leave their mark – to contribute to something larger, sustainable in time (individual and collectively).

Sandra Gouveia
Large Companies Manager at Caixa Geral de Depósitos

At Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), we recognize green financing as a key instrument for driving the energy transition and fostering a more sustainable, resilient, and forward-looking economy.

Our partnership with Greenvolt, recently strengthened through the issuance of a new green bond maturing in 2030, reflects our commitment to financial solutions that align economic performance with environmental and social responsibility.

Sustainable financing has evolved significantly, with instruments such as Green Bonds, Sustainability-Linked Loans, and Green Commercial Paper Programs gaining prominence in both national and international markets. These tools enable companies not only to access capital under competitive conditions but also to encourage more responsible and transparent management practices.

In the energy sector, access to sustainable capital is particularly critical, as renewable energy projects, such as those developed by Greenvolt in Portugal and other European markets, require robust and long-term investments. This is where financial institutions play a transformative role by providing financing solutions aligned with ESG criteria, contributing to the viability of projects that reduce emissions, promote energy efficiency, and create shared value.

CGD has been systematically integrating sustainability principles into its banking activities, incorporating ESG criteria into its credit analysis and decision-making models. Along this journey, we proudly highlight the recent awarding of the Caixa ESG Prize – Transparency & Performance to Greenvolt, recognizing its consistent and transparent path in adopting sustainable environmental and social practices.

We are convinced that the future of the financial sector lies in increasingly conscious and impact-oriented action, and our collaboration with Greenvolt is a clear example of how such financing can be a driver of positive change and a contribution to a greener future.

Isabel Miranda
Risk, Assurance, Compliance & Efficiency Director at Greenvolt Group

At Greenvolt, ethics and integrity go beyond theoretical concepts: they are principles that guide our daily actions and decisions in all the regions where we operate. Applying ethical principles in practice involves: 

• Making responsible decisions that consider the social, environmental, and economic impacts of our activities, ensuring that we contribute to the energy transition in a fair and sustainable manner. 

• Promoting relationships of respect and trust with employees, partners, communities, and local authorities, ensuring that human rights, diversity, and inclusion are respected. 

• Acting consistently at all levels of the organization, from project development to relationships with suppliers and customers, through internal process and people management. 

Ethical principles act as a compass for difficult decisions, ensuring that our behaviors reflect the company’s values and reinforce our culture of accountability. 

Compliance and Transparency in the Value Chain Across Different Contexts and Geographies 

Greenvolt ensures legal and regulatory compliance through: 

• Robust compliance systems and internal controls, which include cross-sectional policies and procedures, codes of conduct, and regular training for employees. 

• Rigorous due diligence of partners and suppliers, focusing on integrity, respect for human rights, and environmental sustainability, regardless of geography. 

• Continuous monitoring of regulatory risks and adaptation to local specifics, ensuring that we meet legal requirements in each country and context in which we operate. 

To ensure transparency: 

• We promote open and proactive communication with stakeholders, sharing information clearly and accessibly. 

• We have whistleblowing mechanisms and ethical communication channels accessible to all, to report situations that may compromise our standards of integrity. 

Ethics as the Foundation of Sustainable Business Growth 

At Greenvolt, we consider ethics a strategic asset, not just a legal or reputational obligation. Integrating ethics at the core of our business model: 

• Strengthens stakeholder trust – from investors and customers to communities and regulators—and reinforces our social license to operate. 

• Creates long-term value by consolidating partnership relationships and mitigating risks associated with unethical conduct, corruption, or legal violations. 

• Differentiates Greenvolt in the market, positioning us as a responsible company that combines economic growth with social and environmental commitment. 

Thus, ethics is an essential pillar for sustainable growth and the positive impact we aim to generate in the sector and society.