Environmental, Social and Governance
Enabling the energy transition
We are a sustainable infrastructure company with a majority of our business in renewable energy.
Our purpose is to support the transition towards a more sustainable world by developing, building, investing and managing sustainable infrastructure assets, while creating long-term value for our investors and the rest of our stakeholders.
Our portfolio of assets in operation consists of 2.2 GW of renewable energy installed capacity. Our pipeline of assets under development is of approximately 3.0 GW of renewable energy and 12.0 GWh of storage.
Our activity has a positive impact on mitigating climate change. We are committed to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by developing and investing in renewable energy assets.
Health and Safety is our #1 priority
✔ We put safety first in everything we do.
✔ We identify, communicate and proactively manage any near miss, unsafe act or condition.
✔ We ensure that everyone is properly trained for the work they do.
✔ We prepare for and respond to emergency situations
✔ We reward our employees and subcontractors for their commitment to H&S.
Empowering our communities
We strive to establish long and strong relationships with the communities in the areas where we operate. Atlantica contributes to the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate through social investment and collaborative initiatives.
We engage and work collaboratively with local communities from the development phase. We purchase locally where possible and hire local employees during the construction phase
Atlantica operates in 12 countries, and collaborates with a wide array of communities, each with their particular needs. In some countries, we focus on improving local infrastructure, while in other situations we engage in basic needs or education.
We maximize local employment opportunities by:
- Hiring local employees,
- Providing training to students and
- Supporting professional development by funding college scholarships.
We also foster communities’ economic prosperity through local purchases , generating opportunities for local suppliers and contractors.
Examples…
- In South Africa we ensure that kindergarten students and families in need have access to nutritious meals.
- In Peru we help with the construction and maintenance of roads to ensure better connectivity for communities.
- At our geothermal asset we sponsor sports and cultural events that generate revenues for the local communities.
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
Atlantica is a signatory to the UNGC, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative with more than 20,000 signatories in over 160 countries.
In 2018 Atlantica formally adopted the ten fundamental UNGC principles in the fields of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption and made the UNGC and its principles an integral part of our strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations.
Atlantica is committed to aligning its actions to 7 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
- Goal 6: Clean and Water Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure