Ecology is not a movement

On this important date, people, communities of all kinds, government organizations, NGOs and companies of all types and conditions come together to highlight the need to preserve our precious nature and find sustainable solutions to the environmental challenges we face. Ecology is not a movement, it is a challenge that affects us all. Awareness from the point of view of human need, education and specific training are ways to face this paradigm shift in which everything no longer goes.

Around the world, various activities and events mark this occasion, from beach cleanups to reforestation projects and environmental education. These initiatives seek not only to create a positive impact on the environment, but also to foster collective awareness about the importance of sustainability and the preservation of our ecosystems. There are thousands of companies around the world that put into practice this social consciousness that emerged in the mid-1940s.

One of those companies is Naturgy, which has been working for more than 175 years in the energy sector thanks to a business model and environmental sensitivity and that has known how to adopt the social, technological and economic changes that have occurred in the world. Its success in the face of environmental challenges and opportunities is a consequence of business management that is resilient to the different contexts of history and a transformative culture that drives people’s daily lives. The company is aware of the global challenge posed by the fight against climate change and therefore, it has transformed and reoriented its business towards the energy transition through a strategy based on innovation and a sustainable business model that contributes to the social and environmental challenges facing humanity. For this reason, and for years, it has been working on renewable projects that support the energy transition with the goal of having zero emissions.

Thus, only in Spain, the company has a thirty wind farms and photovoltaic plants under construction, which will allow the incorporation of nearly 1.5 GW of installed power to the group’s portfolio throughout 2024, and which add to the 12 wind farms with a total of 422 MW incorporated after the acquisition this year of ASR Wind. In addition, the company has also initiated the procedures to develop eight battery storage projects, mainly hybridized with photovoltaic plants.

At an international level, Naturgy launched its third wind farm in Australia in the first half of the year and continues with the construction of its first solar plant in the United States, with 300 MW of power, which is scheduled to come into operation in 2024. Naturgy aims to play a key role in the development of renewable gasesboth in the production and distribution of biomethane in Spain in the short term, and in the development of hydrogen as an energy vector that will have a significant impact on the energy mix in the medium term.

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The company has established itself as one of the main promoters of renewable gas in Spain, with more than 50 projects in different phases of development, and is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunity offered by renewable gases to move towards decarbonization and is willing to deploy significant investments and resources in this business. During this World Ecology Day, scientists and climate change experts also emphasize the urgent need to address the environmental challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. In this sense, technological advances also play an important role in protecting the environment. From the development of renewable energy to the implementation of green technologies, innovative solutions are being explored to reduce our ecological footprint and build a cleaner, healthier future.

However, ecology is not just about the environment, it is also about people. In many parts of the world, there are environmental inequalities that affect vulnerable communities, depriving them of a safe and healthy environment. Therefore, in this World Ecology Day, immerse yourself in the importance of environmental justice and discover how Naturgy, on its path towards a sustainable future, weaves a commitment that goes beyond words. Aware that its impact is not only measured in numbers, but in actions, Naturgy embarks on a journey to ensure that each individual has access to a clean and equitable environment. In its pursuit of sustainable development, the company understands that true transformation begins from within. Recognizing the need to support vulnerable groups and reduce poverty, Naturgy promotes economic growth and combats social inequalities. But its commitment does not stop there, as it also strives to ensure inclusivity in its company, thus creating a more diverse and equal society.

Furthermore, it should be noted that sustainability generates jobs. The creation of new professions is good news since if we have experts, it will be easier to face environmental challenges. These new profiles will be key in the fight to reverse the polluting effects that man has incurred in recent decades. Some of these new professions will be:

1. Environmental technicians (in various sectors: works, logistics…)
2. Environmental pollution analyst
3. Higher technician in renewable energies
4. Ecodesigner
5. recycling promoter
6. Specialists in Circular Economy
7. Environmental education specialists

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Youth also play a crucial role in this fight. The youth movements for climate action are gaining momentum around the world, raising their voices and demanding real change in policies and practices that affect the environment. They are the leaders of tomorrow and are determined to protect their future and that of the planet they inhabit.

World Ecology Day is a reminder that we are all guardians of our planet: parindividuals, SMEs, large companies, children, adults… All sectors of society must be aware that ecology is more than a movement, it is a call to action to take concrete and responsible measures to protect our environment natural, build a sustainable future and move towards a more ecologically conscious world.

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