The University of Coimbra (UC) and ATB – Acabamentos Têxteis de Barcelos have signed a collaboration agreement with a view to installing the first industrial prototype of the Dyeloop technology, developed by UC, which allows dyeing fabrics in a cheaper and more sustainable way. Focusing on sustainability in the textile sector, Dyeloop technology proposes innovative solutions for fabric dyeing, by using...

Be the Not and Rippla are the winners of the seventh edition of From Start-to-Table, Unicorn Factory Lisboa's acceleration program. The program is dedicated to innovative solutions in the areas of foodtech and food and beverage products. The startup Be the Not was awarded in the category new sustainable food and beverage products in the first all-European "fried egg". Over the last year, the solution...

The Copo Group Technology Center (CETEC) and the Galician Center for Automotive Technology (CTAG) held today the closing event of the GRECO Joint Research Unit at the Copo Group facilities in Mos. Launched in 2022, GRECO focuses on the development of smart and sustainable technologies applied to both products and industrial processes. During the session, the impact of GRECO as a catalyst for innovation...

The Cesuga Auditorium hosted the launch of a new edition of the Cadwork Course (40 hours), a specialized training program in 3D BIM modeling applied to wood construction. The course brought together 30 students from different areas: architecture students, young professionals, engineering technicians and representatives of the forestry and wood sector. The opening session, held in the Cesuga Auditorium,...

Riopele invests in photovoltaic capacity. The company, which closed the year 2025 with a turnover of 99 million euros, inaugurated a new photovoltaic park, now adding almost 14 thousand panels and an installed capacity of 4.5 MW. The new infrastructure joins the plant in operation since 2019 and the unit that started operating in 2024, representing another step in the production of renewable energy...

The University of Beira Interior (UBI) is one of the partner entities of ReSporTEX — Waste recovery for the development of functional textiles for sports, a research and innovation project supported by the COMPETE 2030 Program. The initiative aims to transform industrial waste into textile materials with high added value, with applications in the sports sector and in technical fabrics. ReSporTEX invests...

A new project has emerged that aims to revolutionize the Portuguese food sector. Myco2Feed was born with the aim of developing alternative ingredients, with high nutritional value and lower environmental impact, using microbial biotechnology. The focus is on the production of edible mycelium, exploring fungal structures with food potential and accelerating its production on a laboratory and industrial...

Boliden Somincor, EDP and Greenvolt will install the largest solar plant for self-consumption ever developed in Portugal next to the Neves-Corvo mine in Castro Verde, Alentejo, with 49 megawatts (MW) of installed power. The project will be built at Herdade de Neves da Graça, on land that already belongs to the mining company and that is part of the exploration concession. The plant will occupy about...

Transforming marine plastics into decontaminating materials is now possible thanks to the Polybris project, a research initiative coordinated by the ITG technology centre, in collaboration with the Higher Institute of Marine Research (CSIC) and the Tenerife City Council. This initiative marks a milestone in the circular economy, demonstrating that the waste that suffocates the oceans can be transformed...

Maderas Besteiro, a company based in Lugo, is developing a project to explore the use of eucalyptus and birch in wood construction. In this R&D project, called Árbores, the Lugolan company collaborates with Finsa, Cromogenia, Indutec and Técnicas de Soft, as well as with the Centre for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI). The objective of Árbores is to develop a structural product for...

GS1 Portugal awarded Bel Portugal the 3rd Lean & Green star, a distinction that rewards the significant and audited reduction of the carbon footprint in its logistics and transport operations. This milestone reflects Bel's ongoing commitment to sustainability throughout its value chain. The company, which owns brands such as Limiano, Terra Nostra, A Vaca que Ri and Babybel, has integrated international...

The Spanish Ministry of Industry has awarded grants of €1.5 million to Exlabesa, based in Padrón, and €1.3 million to Megatech, based in Pereiro de Aguiar (Ourense), as part of the fourth call for proposals of the Special Programme for Electric and Connected Vehicles (PERTE), managed by Sepides. Specifically, Exlabesa's project involves industrial research on electric vehicles, with a focus on battery...

Critical Software and Stadler have announced the creation of Stadler Digital Labs, a joint venture dedicated to developing digital and cybersecurity solutions for the rail industry. The joint venture has a shareholder structure divided between Stadler, which holds 51% of the capital, and Critical Software, with the remaining 49%. According to information released to the press, the operation will start...

CIIMAR, in partnership with the universities of Lisbon and Porto, announced an antifouling coating of natural origin that has already been tested in sea conditions and can replace the metal-based paints used today in the naval industry. The innovation, in the pre-industrial phase, promises to reduce maintenance costs, fuel consumption and environmental impacts associated with biofouling. Marine biofouling...

The Spanish forest certification PEFC ended 2025 consolidating its leadership in sustainable forest management and traceability in Spain. Throughout the year, the system incorporated 198,035 new hectares, 9,269 foresters and 79 new companies, reflecting sustained growth and growing support from the forestry sector and the value chain. With these advances, the forest area certified by the PEFC system...

CarmoForm and PORTILAME, companies specialized in engineering and industrialized construction in wood, announce another reference work in the panorama of sustainable construction in Portugal: the rehabilitation of the building that will house the Luís de Camões University Residence, in the historic center of Coimbra. The project, from the University of Coimbra, provides for the rehabilitation of the...

Galicia aims to be a pioneer in the production of energy from waves, tides and floating wind turbines. The Council of the Xunta de Galicia approved on Monday the tender for the design of an experimental floating platform that will analyze the feasibility of producing and transmitting energy from the sea. The infrastructure, with a budget of 5.7 million euros, will be installed in the experimental area...

The Tires aerodrome will be transformed into a "university airport". Universidade Nova de Lisboa will install Nova Aerospace, a hub dedicated to aerospace, bringing together academia and companies in the same space. To do this, it has 20 hectares of land, provided by the Cascais City Council, to build its building, in which it will invest five million euros. The objective is to work together with academia,...

With more than 30 years of experience in the construction sector and distribution of building materials, Anyra Keller, a company based in Carballo, launched Galwood last year, a new line of business specialized in the manufacture of prefabricated houses with lightweight wooden structures. It is a fast, simple and efficient construction system; They are not modular homes, but rather prefabricated homes,...

The Association of Metallurgical Industries and Associated Technologies (Asime) has presented a new initiative, in collaboration with the Regional Government of Galicia (Xunta): the Observatory of Construction, Steel Structures and Surroundings. This project was designed as a collaborative space between industry and government, allowing companies to communicate their real needs and offering services...

In January, the Cybersecurity Pilot Project for Autonomous Vehicles in the 5G network was presented at the Vigo Campus, an initiative that arises from the agreement of the Xunta de Galicia to invest around 8.5 million euros in the creation of a network of cybersecurity laboratories for the transport sector, of which 75% are financed by AMTEGA (Galician Agency for Technological Innovation). The development...

Prio is reinforcing its energy transition strategy in the maritime sector through Eco Bunkers, advanced fuels with the incorporation of renewable energy that allow it to reduce CO2 emissions immediately and comply with new European and international requirements for the decarbonisation of maritime transport. ECO Prio Bunkers are a range of advanced marine fuels that incorporate energy from renewable...

All Cost, a premium home textile company from Guimarães, proved that it is possible to value these scraps and give a new life to the leftovers from the cutting section. They added chitosan resin to the fiber, a material present in shrimp shells, and thus created a 100% recyclable yarn. An example of circular economy that won the 'Beat by Beat', a competition promoted by the Business Council for Economic...

The Portuguese Government has approved the licensing of tests with autonomous vehicles on public roads, a measure integrated in the Mobility 2.0 plan. "Test zones" will be created to allow tests in a real urban context. The tests will cover passenger, individual and freight vehicles, and will allow manufacturers, operators and research centres to develop and validate these technologies in an urban...

The Landscape Laboratory, in Guimarães, was the winner of the fourth edition of the Forest is Sustainability award, in the Innovation category. The application presented a strategy for the control of Fallopia japonica, considered an invasive species, integrating an innovative approach to its control and elimination, through the use of biodegradable organic blankets and biodegradable anti-weed meshes....

With 543 hectares of olive groves in the Alentejo, Casa Relvas is the first producer to bear the "seal" of the Olive Oil Sustainability Program (PSA), which recognizes its good social, environmental and economic practices. The commitment to sustainability led the company to create, over the years, a composting plant and to use olive pits as an energy source to feed the boilers of its factory, located...

Mercedes-Benz presented an alternative to bio-based leather for automotive interiors, developed from Innovera, a proprietary material from the American company Modern Meadow, which specializes in biodesign. The solution, called Labfiber Biotech, was presented in June at the Concept AMG GT XX technology program. The alternative to leather developed by Mercedes-Benz is the result of a combination of...

The Reina Sofía Foundation will donate 65,000 euros to the Xunta de Galicia to contribute to the restoration and recovery of protected natural areas affected by forest fires in the provinces of Ourense and Lugo in 2025 and in previous years. The funds will support two projects, which will be developed and implemented by the Xunta: one in the Serra da Enciña da Lastra Natural Park, where a traditional...

Galicia will become a testing ground for a European pilot project aimed at the "smart" recycling of textile waste. TexMat plans to install automated containers on the streets that can separate textile products and assess their quality, determining whether they can be reused or sent directly for recycling. Fourteen countries are participating in the initiative, which is funded with €6.25 million from...

Portugal has taken a big step in the aerospace sector by formalizing its adherence to the Artemis Accords, an international treaty that sets standards for the sustainable and peaceful exploration of deep space. According to the guidelines shared by NASA, adherence to this pact implies the acceptance of a set of fundamental standards for missions to the Moon, Mars and other celestial bodies, such as...

The Redes de España project, developed by the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca), the Galician Center for Automobile Technology (CTAG) and the National Federation of Fishermen's Associations (FNCP), recovered 101 tons of discarded fishing nets and equipment (DFG). This initiative aims to validate an operational model for the collection, traceability and recovery of DGFGs at the end of their...

The Xunta de Galicia has signed a new collaboration agreement with the Galician Council of Organic Agriculture (Craega), with the aim of boosting organic aquaculture and enhancing the value of certified seafood in Galicia. The agreement will allow the implementation of technical advice, dissemination and support programs for producers.

Portugal has a new Action Plan for Circular Economy, a document that aims to outline the paths that Portugal should take by 2030 to promote the useful life of products and value resources. This goal, which implies disconnecting economic growth from the voracious consumption of resources and the incessant production of waste, goes hand in hand with a aforementioned national (and European) ambition to...

A team of researchers from the Universities of Porto, Minho, Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro intends to implement the North Atlantic Coastal Observatory of Portugal. It is a platform to enable the sustainable exploitation of the ocean, through tools for adapting to climate change and sharing knowledge for the management and conservation of marine ecosystems. The challenge arises within the scope of the...

Forest subsidies in Galicia are becoming an important boost for the region's forests in the coming years. The Regional Ministry of Rural Affairs has launched a call for proposals with a budget of fifteen million euros to promote productive and sustainable forest management, in line with environmental conservation. The subsidies aim to improve wood quality, enhance biodiversity and restore chestnut...

A research group in Materials and Technologies (GMT) at the University of the Basque Country (EHU), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has discovered that the sand obtained by crushing mussel shells has superior abrasive properties compared to other materials used in the textile industry, as well as being more environmentally friendly. According to a statement released...

Epson has teamed up with the Accor group to test new ways to make interior design and textile production more sustainable. The project took shape in the breakfast space of the ibis Styles Marquês de Pombal, in Lisbon, where a wall inspired by a garden serves as the basis for "Rethink Your Style", a proposal that combines technology, responsible materials and circular economy. Epson applied digital...

WIM Studio, a Galician company specialising in the development of 100% circular materials, reaches a new milestone in its growth with the inauguration of an industrial unit in A Coruña. This new facility will allow the company to expand its Recycled Textile Stone® (RTS) technology and consolidate Galicia as a reference hub in circular innovation and sustainable materials, in line with the European...

Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) carried out its first hypersonic test, in which the speed reached is like "crossing mainland Portugal, from north to south, in just over five minutes". The test was carried out on November 19 by the Institute of Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN), a unit of IST, in equipment that will help to study phenomena that only occur when traveling several times above the speed...

In 2026, the city of Guimarães holds the title of European Green Capital and hosts more than 150 events, such as international conferences, forums, festivals and community initiatives dedicated to sustainability and environmental education. Since 2014, Guimarães has traced a path of transformation in the territory and in the community, with a strong environmental awareness program and a commitment...

Cortizo reinforces its commitment to sustainability with the inauguration of its new recycling unit in Coirós. This project aims to close the loop on post-consumer aluminum using strict industry standards. It is not just about recycling more, but recycling better, with stable metallurgical quality, traceability and the possibility of direct integration into extrusion processes. The new facilities are...

HAVI, a global company that works in the logistics supply chain for the restaurant sector, has integrated the Group's first two fully electric semi-trailers globally into its operation in Portugal. Equipped with Vector eCool technology, these vehicles represent a milestone in the electrification of the cold chain. This achievement is the result of a journey that began in 2018, when HAVI Portugal began...

Optimuu, a company recently selected to participate in the Business Factory Food consolidation program of the Galician Food Cluster (Clusaga), is developing an application that will allow rural producers to know the right time to order feed and avoid running out of it for their animals. Optimuu offers management tools for dairy farms, unifying data from the various devices used on farms into a single...

CTT – Correios de Portugal reached third place in the Sustainability Measurement and Management System (SMMS) world ranking, promoted by the International Post Corporation (IPC). According to the press release, in 2024, CTT rose two positions in the ranking compared to the previous year, maintaining a consistent trajectory of performance improvement since the launch of the initiative in 2019. Last...

The BEN, an affordable and sustainable e-car, inserted in the new M1E class, which comes from the Center for Engineering and Development (CEiiA), based in Matosinhos, has just been approved to be driven in all EU member countries. BEN is a product of Be.Neutral (led by Nos and involves 40 partners, including CEiiA and eight municipalities in the north of Portugal). It is the first electric car equipped...

Sustainability is no longer a marketing argument to assert itself as a structural pillar of competitiveness in the textile and clothing (STV) sector. This is the main conclusion of the sector's third Sustainability Report, developed within the scope of the be@t project – Bioeconomy in Textiles and Clothing, with the support of the Recovery and Resilience Program (PRR). Released by CITEVE, which coordinates...

The Xunta de Galicia has given the green light to the "Porto Exterior de la Coruña" wind farm project, promoted by Inditex Renovables in the municipality of Arteixo, considering it environmentally viable. The project provides for the installation and operation of a wind farm with a total capacity of 19.8 megawatts (MW), although the authorized capacity is limited to 18 MW. The infrastructure will consist...

Monday, December 15th, was the Graduation Day of the first class of the Green Gen School, a moment of celebration and delivery of diplomas that marked the inaugural edition of the first sustainability school in Portugal, based at PORTIC - Porto Innovation Center. The multidisciplinary group of Green Gen students had the opportunity to explore and apply the themes of the fundamentals of sustainability,...

"The Eucalyptus in Portugal – Science, Management and Territory", a new book presented by The Navigator Company, brings together contributions from dozens of experts and consolidates scientific knowledge essential to the forestry debate in the country. With more than 200 pages, the work is the result of a broad reflection process developed in 2024 within the scope of the Eucalyptus Forum, which brought...

CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Technical, Functional and Intelligent Materials – is developing, within the scope of the European project PRIMED, more sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic silica. The Centre announced the creation of a bio-silica obtained from biomass, whose main differentiating factor lies in its multifunctional properties, namely water repellency, flame retardance...

The Sustainable Consumer Behavior Index 2025 shows that Portugal continues to value sustainability, but faces obstacles to turning intentions into good practices. Among eight countries, the Portuguese scored below the average of the global index. This is what the latest study on the Consumer Sustainable Behavior Index 2025 (CSBI) shows, developed by DECO PROteste together with consumer associations...

The European Union has taken a new step in environmental regulation of the automotive sector by reaching a political agreement on a regulation that aims to make vehicles more sustainable from the design phase to their dismantling. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact of a car fleet that currently has 285.6 million vehicles on the road in the EU and in which around 6.5 million vehicles reach...

Viana do Castelo hosted the presentation of the Zero Carbon Naval Roadmap (RNCZ), a strategic plan that defines decarbonization goals for the shipbuilding, repair and maintenance (CRMN) sector by 2050. The event brought together representatives of the sector, authorities, academics and European clusters. The RNCZ, developed by Fórum Oceano in partnership with the Business Confederation of Alto Minho...

The ModaPortugal Business Excellence Awards were awarded, an initiative promoted by CENIT – Textile Intelligence Center, with the support of ANIVEC – National Association of Clothing and Apparel Industries, which aims to recognize business performance in strategic areas for the industry. In this edition, the awards distinguished Twintex, in Sustainability, CBI, in Industry 4.0, Play Up/Etfor, in Brand,...

Brasmar Group, a company in the seafood food sector with a direct presence in eight countries, has earned its 3rd Lean & Green star, awarded by GS1 Portugal, which certifies proven reductions in CO₂ emissions in logistics and transport. The new star recognizes the company's advances in cold chain efficiency, optimization of transport flows, and responsible management of energy and resources, results...

The Xunta de Galicia has launched a new program to support the taxi sector for 2026, with a total budget of 500 thousand euros. The investment was divided into three main categories, with specific amounts for each: Eurotaxi (Adapted for Reduced Mobility): The most comprehensive category, with 290 thousand euros, will receive a subsidy of 10 thousand euros per vehicle for the purchase of specifically...

The REN 2025 awards were awarded to the best scientific studies in the energy sector, rewarding doctorates and masters. The best doctoral thesis of the REN Prize 2025 reflects on how a better use of clean and abundant energies, such as solar and wind, would be a way to respond to the shortage of electricity that hinders the economic development of West African countries. As for the master's theses,...

A partnership between Agromethod Labs and CITEVE is moving forward with the cultivation of cotton in hydroponics, a project that can make Portugal the only country in Europe with the entire cotton value chain, from fiber to clothing. Agromethod Labs was founded earlier this year with a mission to develop more sustainable and future-oriented agricultural solutions.

ANCAV – National Association of Vehicle Scrapping Centers launched the first Green® Piece Authorized Centers and formalized cooperation protocols with entities in the automotive and environmental sectors. The initiative was supported by APA – Portuguese Environment Agency. The Green Part Project was created to ensure quality, traceability and transparency in the process of reusing automotive parts....

Veritas, one of the leading organic supermarket chains, opened its first store in A Coruña, in the Marineda City shopping center, on December 3rd. With this opening, the company enters Galicia for the first time, after 23 years as a leader in Spain, committed to people's health and sustainability. Veritas is a firm believer in an eco-friendly model, in which all agricultural products are grown without...

The ALPHAchick project, led by TripleAlpha Innovation S.L. in collaboration with Tecnologías Plexus S.L., Aotech Galicia S.L. and the Galician Food Cluster (CLUSAGA), is developing a cloud platform, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), which enables the comprehensive management, optimization and sustainability of poultry farms. The initiative, supported by the IA360 program (IGAPE – Xunta de Galicia),...

One year after receiving an honourable mention in the third edition of the SME EnterPRIZE award, Eco-Oil continues to assert itself as a unique case of circular economy applied to the maritime and industrial sector. Founded in 2001, the company based in Mitrena, Setúbal, became a pioneer in transforming MARPOL oily waste into sustainable fuel — EcoGreen Power. EcoGreen Power continues to gain market...

Scheduled for December 4, starting at 2:30 pm, at CENIT's facilities in Porto, the talk Recycling in Portugal, closes the ModaPortugal Circular conference cycle, which began in June last year. The starting point is the new Waste Framework Directive, recently approved, which will impose regulatory and operational challenges on the textile and clothing industry. In this talk, the challenges of recycling...

Fundación Repsol has acquired a 14% stake in Coleo Network, the recycling division of the Spanish group Coleo, to support its industrial expansion plan in the textile waste sector. The agreement, signed by Repsol Chairman Antonio Brufau and Coleo CEO and founder David Puyuelo, is part of the foundation's strategy to invest in projects with environmental, social and economic impact. Coleo Network currently...

Critical Software and Airbus have announced the creation of the Critical FlyTech joint venture, a new project for the development of embedded software and specialized services for aerospace applications, to be integrated into Airbus and its subsidiaries. According to the companies, the new entity will be 51% owned by Airbus and 49% by Critical Software. Both organizations underline that this partnership...

The European project SCAIRA has opened the third and final open call for its six-month acceleration program. Applications can be made until January 16, 2026. The initiative aims to drive innovative solutions and promote sustainable growth and offers participants expert mentoring, legal, technical and business advice, tailor-made workshops, access to finance and European networking opportunities. Startups,...

Two aeronautical engineers from Galicia, Javier Losada and Juan Pan, received the "Aeronautical Innovation Award 2025" for a project that uses drones and artificial intelligence to assess road pavement conditions. Awarded by the Official College of Aeronautical Engineers of Spain (COIAE), the prize includes a cash value of 2,000 euros and public recognition of the industry.

The National Association of Vehicle Scrapping Centers wants to boost the circular economy in the automotive sector and presented the new Green Part project. It aims to be a pioneer in promoting the circular economy in the automotive sector, whose current market represents 50 million euros per year in reused parts. The project consists of the development of a pioneering model for the certification of...

The Xera-Valor programme, promoted by the Xunta de Galicia, has allocated 4.4 million euros, 11% more than in the previous edition, to boost competitiveness and eco-innovation in the forestry and timber sector. The programme received 98 applications, of which 82 were accepted and 71 received funding. The support aims to strengthen and complete the productive cycle of forest resources in Galicia, promoting...

VERDEinMED launches platform for circularity at ITV. The European project, which includes CITEVE, Sasia and the Municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão, announced the launch of a digital tool to help trainers and companies in the textile and clothing industry make the transition to more sustainable production. The platform, developed by the Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), which coordinates...

With the aim of strengthening the empowerment and visibility of women in the agri-food sector, Corteva Agriscience and the Confederation of Farmers of Portugal (CAP) announced the launch of the 6th edition of the TalentA Program, an initiative that recognizes and supports innovative projects led by rural women. The program, whose applications run between November 6, 2025 and January 15, 2026, offers...

The THE YARD project, promoted by the GFH Group, won the Innovation in Construction Award at the 7th edition of the Expresso Real Estate Awards | SIC Notícias, held in Lisbon. Developed in Jardins da Arrábida, in Vila Nova de Gaia, THE YARD is the first multifamily building in Portugal built with prefabricated concrete, a more sustainable, precise and efficient solution, which reduces waste and accelerates...

The energy transition linked to the Portuguese sea has gained new momentum with the official creation of the Task Force for Blue Decarbonization, an initiative of the UN Global Compact Network Portugal that aims to accelerate the environmental transformation of the maritime sector. The goal is to overcome barriers, promote innovation and create concrete solutions that reduce emissions in maritime transport...

The Vialonga Brewery of Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, part of the HEINEKEN Group, takes another step towards achieving its ambition to decarbonize its operations in scope 1&2 by 2030, through a solution that allows the generation of clean and emission-free steam. The HEINEKEN group, through Sociedade Central de Cervejas, Rondo Energy and EDP have signed an agreement to install a 100 MWh thermal...

Vigo and the province of Pontevedra have consolidated themselves as the driving force of energy efficiency in Galicia, representing 63% of the total energy savings requested in the region and 70% of the savings actually recorded to date through Energy Savings Certificates (CAE), according to data from the Regional Secretariat for Industry. With 89 projects requested by companies, Vigo and its province...

In November, the Bean to Bar Portugal Association was born, an entity that aims to disseminate, protect and consolidate the national artisanal chocolate sector, produced from raw cocoa, with ethical and traceable practices. The association is part of the newly created European Federation of Bean to Bar Producers, reinforcing the joint commitment to sustainability, transparency and the defense of the...

In 2026, the Xunta de Galicia will create a public-private foundation to promote forestry research. The initiative, presented during the V Encuentro Intersectorial del Ecosistema Forestal de Galicia "Piñeiros 25", seeks to promote innovation in the sector, particularly in the field of sustainability, around two strategic axes: improvement, conservation and care of forest species, and industrialization...

The Galician Mobility and Automotive Cluster (Ceaga) has been appointed by the European Union to lead the only Eurocluster dedicated to the mobility, transport and automotive ecosystem. The objective of this Eurocluster is to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises through innovation and the adoption of new technologies. Through the European project "Resist", 1.6 million...

During the VII International Aerospace Congress in Vigo, on October 23rd, the Xunta de Galicia presented the Estrategia de Seguridad, Defensa y Aeroespacio de la Xunta, which announces a planned investment of 14.8 million euros for 2026. The strategy has been presented to national companies, but also to foreign companies, such as Boeing and Airbus, which show great interest in investing in Galicia...

Norauto Portugal obtained the EcoVadis Silver Medal, one of the most prestigious international certifications in sustainability. Positioning itself in the 93rd percentile, with a score of 76/100, Norauto joins the group of the most sustainable companies in the world, evidencing its commitment to adopting responsible business practices that generate a positive impact on the environment, society and...

The Lobo Marinho became the first ship in Portugal equipped with Shore Power (On-shore Power Supply – OPS) technology, allowing it to turn off the diesel generators while it is docked and start receiving electricity directly from the shore grid. The system is already installed in the ports of Funchal and Porto Santo (Autonomous Region of Madeira), contributing to the reduction of pollutant emissions...

The European project ADT4Blue — Advanced Digital Technologies for the Blue Economy, led by the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda and co-financed by INTERREG ATLANTIC AREA, has already selected 30 to 40 projects to integrate an acceleration program that offers specialized training, individualized mentoring, entrepreneurship workshops, networking events and access to funding opportunities, to innovative...

Portugal joins the international network of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Awards, an initiative that distinguishes business leaders with a decisive role in the sustainability journey of companies. The Portuguese version of the awards was launched in a partnership between Jornal de Negócios and the Futur IO Institute, with the support of BCSD Portugal and GRACE - Responsible Companies. Over the...

A conference held in Allariz, as part of the "Capacita Directivos" cycle, organized by the Galician Business Circle in collaboration with IGAPE (Galician Institute for Economic Promotion), brought together companies, designers and artisans with a common goal: to rethink the fashion sector from a sustainability perspective. More than a discussion about trends, the meeting was a practical reflection...

Arroupa Moda Re-, a social enterprise promoted by the Diocesan Caritas of Santiago de Compostela, today inaugurated its new store on Castelao Street, in the heart of the commercial center of Vilagarcía de Arousa. The new store in Vilagarcía offers sustainable and ethical fashion, with clothing, footwear and accessories for all ages, as well as opportunities for collaboration with the local community....

The Consellería de Industria de Galicia will allocate 15 million euros, as part of the 2026 budget, to strengthen the aerospace sector in Lugo. The facility in Rozas (Lugo) will host the first Spanish test bed for the Cielo Digital Europeo project, a project that aims to modernize air traffic in Europe, accelerate its digital transformation and unify and increase management capacity.

The World Day of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment was marked by the Xunta de Galicia with a visit to Reveria's facilities in O Porriño. Revertia serves as an example of how the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment can become a sustainable business opportunity. Specifically, the waste management actions carried out by Revertia in 2024 avoided the emission of 685 tons of CO₂...

Sonae Arauco presented, in Italy, a new solution that promises to mark the future of the wood industry. It's called BioReFiber X and it's an innovative MDF panel, which combines recycled wood fibers with a resin of non-fossil origin. This combination makes it possible to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 25%, taking an important step on the path to more sustainable production in line with the principles...

Green Gen: School of Sustainability, the first school in Portugal exclusively dedicated to training in this area, starts today in Porto. The project, promoted by Aliados Consulting and the Polytechnic of Porto, with co-financing from Portugal Social Innovation and social investment from the Municipality of Porto and the "la Caixa" Foundation, was born in the PORTIC – Porto Innovation Center building...

Gestamp and primary metals manufacturer Hydnum Steel — the parent company of Galician Russula — have signed an agreement that will allow the use of clean steel, produced with renewable energy and green hydrogen, in the manufacture of automotive components, contributing to the advancement of the decarbonization of the automotive sector. Gestamp will supply high-quality steel scrap from the manufacture...

The Petrotec Group and the Salvador Caetano Group have joined forces to complete a milestone in sustainable mobility, with the completion of the most modern hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) in the country: the Next Gen Station. In all, approximately 2 million euros were invested — a 100% private investment — in the infrastructures that are located at the CaetanoBus industrial unit in Ovar. The new...

The Municipality of Matosinhos, in partnership with UPTEC – Science and Technology Park of the U.Porto, INDAQUA and Conservas Portugal Norte, is promoting the fifth edition of BluAct, a program to support the growth of the blue economy that seeks startups with business ideas with an impact on the sustainability of the maritime sector and the canning industry. The big winner of BluAct will win 5 thousand...

Kyndryl, a leading provider of critical enterprise technology services, announced the launch of the Aviation Industry Cloud Solution, a generative artificial intelligence-based solution designed to help airlines modernize their operations, unlock the value of data, and deliver next-generation customer and employee experiences. The new solution also supports the wider aviation ecosystem – including...

Pizarro, a Portuguese company based in Guimarães, won the National Innovation Award in the Sustainable Technology category with the Life Anhidra project, a pioneering system that allows 95% of the water used in textile production to be regenerated and discharges to be completely eliminated. The system, which is already fully operational in the company, also reduces energy consumption by 15%. This project...

NATO's innovation fund will invest in Vigo-based Kreios Space, whose technology allows satellites to position themselves below 400 kilometers and obtain ultra-resolution images.

The newspaper EFE:Agro highlights two innovative projects in the viticulture sector. The Regulatory Council of DOCa Rioja has launched an AI tool on its 60,000 hectares, which serves to predict the phenological status of the vine or the harvest, obtain data and be able to better manage the vineyard in terms of resources and sustainability based on its quality. It works by measuring approximately 1,600...

The MARina Offshore project, an initiative of the Galician Offshore Energy Group, was created for the autonomous monitoring and maintenance of fixed and floating offshore wind farms. This initiative was developed by the Galician consortium of companies Head Up Services and Mar Technologies 5.0. It is a comprehensive platform that digitizes and automates the monitoring and maintenance of offshore wind...

Terminales Marítimos de Galicia (TMGA), one of the leading operators of multi-bulk dry cargo in the Port of A Coruña, has strengthened the security of its facilities with the implementation of Mobotix's high-precision thermal technology, which allows the anticipation of risks associated with spontaneous combustion and the formation of explosive dust in high-risk industrial environments. The 6,750-square-meter...

The Xunta de Galicia and the Galician Confederation of Hotel and Tourism Entrepreneurs are distributing food waste prevention packages in partner establishments, including 60,000 reusable containers so that customers can take home leftovers, 25,000 bags for proper waste separation and more than 40,000 reusable bags for wine bottles. The initiative is part of an agreement financed with 200,000 euros...

Galician Offshore Energy Group (GOE-Asime), together with the consultancy Head Up Services, based in Pontevedra, and Mar Technologies 5.0, a startup founded in Ceaga's Business Factory Auto (BFA) accelerator, have developed MARina Offwind, a comprehensive platform for the digitalization and automation of maintenance and monitoring operations in offshore wind farms, integrating advanced video surveillance...

Unicorn Factory Lisboa has announced that registration for the 7th edition of From Start-To-Table is now open. The acceleration program, which has the support of Delta Cafés, Turismo de Portugal and Sogrape, aims to find innovative solutions for the food and beverage sector. Interested parties can apply until October 26, and the initiative, which was recently awarded by the European Commission, takes...

The automotive and mobility clusters of Castilla y León (FaCyL) and Galicia (CEAGA) presented two new success stories in energy sustainability and digitalization at the twenty-seventh edition of the Forum of Excellence 4.0. The first belongs to Iveco Valladolid, and is a unique energy efficiency macro-project, focused on reducing gas consumption in production, in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard....

The Life Sciences Business Technology Cluster (Bioga) is calling on the industry to stay ahead of the food revolution. Among the most avant-garde projects is the future InProteins factory, which is being built in Curtis-Teixeiro and will be the largest of its kind in Spain. It will extract proteins from pulses such as lentils and chickpeas, with the innovative addition of integrating brewery manure,...

The Administration of Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM) will create a platform to monitor gas emissions from ships, in an investment of around 125 thousand euros, APRAM said this Thursday. APRAM is developing the Environmental Plan for the Port of Funchal, which will allow the integrated monitoring of water, electricity and fuel consumption, as well as record parameters related to air...

ETSA inaugurated a new industrial unit in Coruche that transforms food by-products into high-value ingredients, in an investment of around 20 million euros, supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). According to the company owned by Semapa, the project, called ProHy, is based on a technology based on a natural hydrolysis process, without the use of chemicals and makes it possible to transform...

The Humana Pueblo to Pueblo Foundation inaugurates a new preparation for reuse (PxR) facility for used clothing and footwear in Leganés, Madrid. The new unit, with 15,000 m², has a team of 90 people who will manually sort 57,000 garments daily, in more than 85 categories. This unit aims to meet the growing social demand for responsible consumption of clothing through recycling and reuse. Humana now...

On September 23rd, LIPOR and its associated municipalities unveiled the first Textile Sorting Pilot Unit (UPTT) installed in Portugal, within the scope of the Integrated Project Be@T – Bioeconomy for Textiles and Clothing. This equipment represents a significant advance in the national strategy for circularity and sustainability of the textile sector. The unit, of industrial pilot dimension, has the...

In recent years, the Food Factory Business, coordinated by Clusaga, has become one of the main accelerators in the Galician agri-food sector. In this seventh edition, the jury selected 16 entrepreneurial initiatives. Ten of them will enter the acceleration phase and the rest will enter the consolidation phase. Among the ten proposals selected for the acceleration phase are Agro4data, a technological...

The Estrella Galicia Museum in A Coruña hosted the final of the second edition of ImpacTaste on September 23rd. Promoted by Corporación Hijos de Rivera and Blendhub, this is an open innovation program, whose main objective is to find new ways to take advantage of beer waste, the main by-product of the brewing industry, through the development of healthy snacks. The program is aimed at young university...

A project by the University of Vigo and Cifga, supported by the Industrial Doctoral Program of the Xunta de Galicia, explores the use of the Tenebrio molitor beetle to develop biodegradable materials with low environmental impact. Using processes with low environmental impact, the researchers explore how to take advantage of the properties of this insect in its adult stage to obtain chitosan, a substance...

The Xunta de Galicia launches a voluntary carbon credit market that will allow companies and individuals from all over the world to invest in the decarbonisation of the region: through a web platform, Galician projects that promote the capture of greenhouse gases, such as those from timber construction or sustainable forest management, will be able to sell these credits, equivalent to 1 tonne of CO2...

The Xunta de Galicia (Government of Galicia) and the Galician Food Cluster (Clusaga) are promoting the PROALIS-CARBON program to reduce emissions from the food sector and boost the climate transition. Specifically, the PROALIS-CARBON programme, which has funding of €45,000, includes various activities, such as carrying out a business diagnosis, sending a questionnaire to collect information on its...

The Intercontinental Business University (UIE) and the Automotive Technology Centre of Galicia (CTAG) yesterday signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of developing joint activities in the areas of innovation and specialised training in automotive and mobility. The agreement was signed at the CTAG headquarters by its director-general, Luis Moreno, and the rector of the UIE, Miguel Ángel Escotet....

As a result of a connection between the Porto startup Havelar, a company that works with large-scale 3D printing technologies, and the DIGI@feup research group of the Department of Civil Engineering and Georesources (DECG) of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), the first public work in Portugal, the ReCircular building, is being created in Matosinhos, using 3D printing and...

The Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) publishes the first partial resolution of the call notice for the award of competitive grants to promote the Circular Economy in the textile, fashion and footwear sectors, within the scope of PERTE (Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation). The projects promote increased environmental...

In September, the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding with stakeholders to accelerate research and innovation in the automotive sector at EU level, aiming to position Europe as a leader in sustainable and smart mobility by 2035 and beyond. The Memorandum of Understanding unites the 2Zero Partnership (focused on zero-emission road transport), the CCAM Partnership (Connected, Cooperative...

The Spanish Army takes a historic step with the incorporation of a new state-of-the-art tactical megadrone. The aircraft is designed to withstand long hours of flight and is capable of carrying advanced sensors and encrypted communication systems. This type of platform will increase coverage in international scenarios and improve emergency response in the national territory. The highlight of this project...

The construction sector, responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is undergoing a transformation process at the Lugo Campus. The Structural Engineering Platform in Wood (Pemade) of the University of Santiago de Compostela leads the European project LIFE TIMBER FOR ALL, which seeks to develop innovative structural systems based on low-emission wood and concrete, with the aim...

The Slate Cluster and the Official Faculty of Technical Architecture of Ourense have signed an agreement that paves the way for several initiatives to disseminate the benefits of slate in the construction sector. Among these measures, the dissemination of the "Slate" magazine stands out, which will be made available digitally on the college's website and on social networks, with the option of printed...

The Galician Automobile and Mobility Cluster (CEAGA) is once again among the best in Europe after having revalidated the Gold Level seal awarded by the European Cluster Analysis Secretariat (ESCA) for the fifth consecutive time. CEAGA achieved a score of 98%, maintaining its position among the EU's top-rated automotive and mobility clusters. This recognition places it as a European reference in terms...

TAP Air Portugal has introduced an improvement to the in-flight entertainment experience on its long-haul aircraft, with the implementation of a software update that allows Economy Class passengers to connect their personal Bluetooth headphones to the individual screens of the in-flight entertainment system. The Bluetooth feature offers greater comfort and convenience to passengers, often with superior...

the Autonomous Region of the Azores will participate in a European project Interreg VI Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands dedicated to the circular economy in the textile sector. Called "Textile: Weaving a Sustainable Future", the project, with an investment of more than 230 thousand euros co-financed by the Interreg program, aims to reduce dependence on non-sustainable textiles and strengthen the local...

Volvo Car Portugal has launched an exclusive program that extends the warranty of 100% electric vehicles and batteries up to 13 years, with no mileage limit. A pioneering initiative in the country, it guarantees full battery coverage and reinforces the brand's commitment to electric mobility and sustainability. The measure, exclusive to the Portuguese market, places the brand at the forefront of confidence...

A Coruña has been selected as one of the few Spanish cities — along with Salamanca — to receive European funding to implement Allocate, an ambitious urban transformation project based on ethical and sustainable artificial intelligence. This initiative, promoted by the Council of A Coruña in collaboration with the University of A Coruña and the ICT Cluster of Galicia, has successfully raised 4.4 million...

Galician Association Educación Azul promotes an educational initiative called "Cardboard Boats", which aims to promote maritime vocations among students. The project is based on the construction of a recycled cardboard ship by the students themselves over the course of an academic year, fostering collaborative learning and seeking to foster generational change in shipbuilding and the maritime sector...

Smartex.ai is a Portuguese startup, created in 2018, which created the world's first technological product for the textile industry to detect defects in fabric through Artificial Intelligence. It is an industrial software that detects defects in fabrics and contributes to reducing textile waste and making the entire process more efficient and sustainable. According to the startup's estimates, this...

The Portuguese Government has created a working group in charge of preparing a National Plan for Construction Materials, given the high prices of these raw materials and the urgency to strengthen the construction and rehabilitation of housing in the country. The working group will report directly to the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing and will consist of seven elements, representing the Office...

SMarAI, promoted by Maritime Rescue, was launched this month, is a project that seeks to integrate artificial intelligence in the management of maritime emergencies along the Galician coasts, with the aim of using it as a forecasting tool to anticipate risk situations at sea.

Harcourt Technologies Ltd (HTL.tech) has built the first social housing project in Europe – and the world – using 3D printing in Grange Close, Ireland. The walls were completed in just 12 days. The project complies with the ISO/ASTM 52939:2023 standard for additive manufacturing, recently adopted by Ireland. To achieve this, the BOD2 3D construction printer from COBOD, a Danish company that develops...

The Xunta de Galicia has taken a decisive step in the sustainable management of textile waste with the start of preliminary work for the construction of the public sorting plant in Cerceda. This ambitious project has an investment of 22.4 million euros, of which 10.2 million euros will be financed with European funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility. It will be located in the Sogama Environmental...

Litehaus, a Portuguese startup that develops technology for the construction of more sustainable houses at controlled costs, through 3D printing, launches the first native Artificial Intelligence agent for the construction sector. Designed to facilitate communication between builders, architects, banks and landowners, it is an integrated intelligent system that automates and streamlines every step...

The Coastal Biology group, from the Interdisciplinary Centre for Chemistry and Biology (CICA) of the University of A Coruña (UDC), participates in the Algaprox project, a research initiative to improve the control and sustainable management of several macroalgae species in Galicia. The group's work focuses on the study of the species Himantalia elongata, known as "algae" or "sea spaghetti". "This algae,...

ISTO., a Lisbon men's clothing brand, represents a new generation of Portuguese entrepreneurs determined to create a more ethical, sustainable and transparent model for the clothing and fashion industry, as a response to two needs: to affirm the national creative identity and to put sustainability at the center of the business. THIS. - Independent Thinking, Super Quality, Transparent Pricing and Organic...

On August 2nd, in Pontevedra, the second Vintage Fair of Good Life Roupa ao Peso took place, an initiative with a double objective. On the one hand, it raised awareness of the impact of the textile industry and the importance of wearing clothing to combat overconsumption. On the other hand, it had a solidarity purpose, since the proceeds from the fair were destined to the foundation of an association,...

Too Good To Go, the world's largest app in the fight against food waste, launches the 'Too Good To Go Next Gen' project in Portugal, an educational initiative aimed at children from 6 to 11 years old to learn about food waste, its relationship with climate change and how to avoid it in a didactic and fun way.

Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) affirms its commitment to achieving packaging recycling goals through the Together to Recycle ++ program. As a result of the 2025 edition, SPV will support 39 projects, resulting from 33 applications from different regions of Portugal. This initiative finances communication, awareness and education actions promoted by Urban Waste Management Systems (SGRU), City Councils...

The Galician brand Materia Botánica was born from the hands of Almudena Cerezo, textile designer and researcher, who believes in the possibility of ecological and localized textile processes, from the origin of the raw material to the finished piece. The project was launched in 2022, exploring the use of plant and botanical waste for the textile industry, with the aim of creating knitted garments from...

The expansion of the Urovesa plant in the municipality of Valga, in Pontevedra, has been approved, an initiative that will involve an investment of 51.7 million euros and will create more than 100 jobs by 2029. With the new facilities, which will occupy more than 100,000 square meters, the group chaired by Justo Sierra will double its production capacity to reach 5,000 units of its off-road vehicles...

A snack designed for children's digestive health and the planet was the big winner of the ninth edition of the ECOTROPHELIA Portugal Award. The product, called Snack-A-Tummy, consists of sticks made from red apple pomace from Alcobaça (PGI), accompanied by a composition of fermented milk. It was developed by two students from the School of Biotechnology of the Catholic University of Portugal and stood...

Sementes Vivas has officially notified, through the DGAV (General Directorate of Food and Veterinary), the first Heterogeneous Biological Material (MBH) in the country, under the EU Biological Regulation. The two newly recognized populations of fava bean (Vicia faba) – Marro, selected for exceptional culinary quality, and Aurora Violeta, intended for green manure and soil fertility – mark a significant...

Housing Project at Controlled Costs with 48 apartments is being born in Amadora, by the hands of the Casais Group. The project is based on a hybrid construction system, i.e., a solution that combines wood and concrete, being more sustainable and likely to speed up the construction process compared to the traditional model. At stake is an industrialized construction solution, in which part of the wood...

The Guimarães company CJR Renewables has joined the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) and will launch the 'Level Up – Energize your Future' program, a new Higher Professional Technical Course (CTeSP) in Smart and Sustainable Construction. This program combines specialized technical training, curricular internship in an international project of CJR Renewables and the possibility of professional...

Galicia has stepped up its commitment to specialised vocational training in the maritime and fisheries sector. The investment of 12.3 million euros by the Ministry of the Sea consolidated this year a network of training centers that function as strategic hubs for the preparation of new generations. Among these centres is the Polytechnic Maritime and Fisheries Institute of the Atlantic (IPMPA), in Vigo,...

Galicia will have the first industrial data space so that companies can share information and improve competitiveness through a series of tools that allow all companies to access large volumes of data and gain advantages. This is an agreement between Igape, the Association for the Digitalisation of Industry of Galicia (Dihgigal) and the Technological Institute of Galicia (ITG). Data spaces are highly...

ISQ is developing a digital training platform - Bluetech Training - within the scope of the ambitious Portugal Blue Digital Hub (PBDH) project. The Portugal Blue Digital Hub is a national consortium, coordinated by Fórum Oceano, which brings together the main names in the maritime economy – public and private – in a mission: to boost the digital and ecological transition of the Portuguese maritime...

The Galician Health Service presented to the textile sector a European project to promote the recycling of gowns, masks and sheets from hospitals. The European project Interreg Europe CEMTex aims to close the cycle of medical textiles by following the parameters of the circular economy. The CEMTex project, with a budget of €1.7 million, aims to improve the sustainability and circularity of the medical...

Applus has invested €6,800,000 in the creation of its new Technological Development Center in A Coruña, which will focus on innovation in areas ranging from scooters to electric vehicles. The Center will be located at ITV's facilities in Espírito Santo and is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2026. It will include a data lab equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools; assess the safety...

The purse seine fishery for Iberian sardines (pilchardus) regains the blue seal of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) after a decade. The fleets that received the recognition are those led by the National Association of Purse Seine Fishing Producers' Organizations (ANOPCERCO), in Portugal, and by the Association of Fishing Producers' Organizations of Cantabria (Cantabrian OPPs), in Spain. Until now,...

The Galician Group for Forest Certification and Chain of Custody (CFCCGA), managed by Fearmaga, celebrates its 20th anniversary, consolidating its position as a leader in the promotion of sustainable forest management and the consumption of certified wood. Made up of 40 SMEs in the Galician forestry sector, the group shares the PEFC chain of custody certification, 14 of which also have the FSC® seal....

Delta Group has laid the foundation stone of the new Delta Vigo Aerostructures plant, which will be inaugurated in 2026 in the city of Nigrán, in Pontevedra, after an investment of 15 million euros. This factory will double the production capacity of the twin plant that the group's aerospace division already has in the same industrial park in Porto do Molle.

Liga Portugal has taken another step in its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility with the inauguration of an Energy Community at the organization's headquarters in Porto. Assuming its active role in building a greener future, this initiative marks a new chapter in Professional Football's mission of community involvement and marks the start of the strategic partnership with...

The Portuguese doctoral student Isa Ingrez, under the Xunta's Industrial Doctorate program, and in collaboration with the Galician cannery Porto-Muíños and the University of Vigo, researches new technologies for green extraction in macroalgae. Its research is carried out within the scope of the Biomass and Sustainable Development research group at the University of Vigo, and the objective is to explore...

Based in Mos, Galicia, Little Cars has launched a zero-emission, 100% electric, 4x4 vehicle prepared for harsh conditions, which was already in operation in the Pyrenees last winter: The Torgo. In addition to creating vehicles, Little Cars is also working on the design of portable and ultra-fast battery-powered charging stations manufactured from electric vehicle battery packs.

The T2T Alliance, which brings together companies such as Circ, Circulose, RE&UP, Syre and Samsara Eco, has launched its first Position Paper on ecodesign requirements for recycled content under the Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR), applicable to the textile sector in the European Union. One of the alliance's proposals sets mandatory recycled content thresholds at product level,...

Auchan Retail Portugal has inaugurated its first Food Production Unit worldwide, located in Venda do Pinheiro. With an investment of around 5 million euros and the creation of 61 new jobs, this unit will supply all Auchan stores in the country, both owned and franchised. The new unit will offer a range of products inspired by traditional Portuguese cuisine, while expanding the offer with meals from...

The Castanheira do Ribatejo River Terminal Project was officially presented as a strategic investment for the sustainability and logistical efficiency of the region, which will remove hundreds of trucks from the city center of Lisbon, as well as reduce more than a thousand tons of CO2eq emissions per year. With an estimated initial investment of eleven million euros, the new port terminal marks a strategic...

Global Fashion Agenda and Deloitte have launched a tool to support textile companies in identifying their sustainability impacts, promoting circular strategies and alignment with European standards. The Fashion Impact Toolkit proposes an inventory of impact along the textile value chain, structured according to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and offers a specific starting point...

The first supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between two ships by floating means was carried out at the Port of Sines, consolidating its position as an energy and logistics hub. The 'ship-to-ship' operation involved a container ship of the operator Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and an LNG supply vessel. During the operation, around 5,400 cubic meters of LNG, equivalent to 2,376 tons, were...

The Polytechnic of Setúbal (IPS) will move forward in the next academic year, with a new Higher Professional Technical Course (CTeSP) in Advanced Construction Technologies, a training aligned with the needs of specialized labor in the area and which results from a partnership with the Casais Group, one of the largest and most reputable in the sector in Portugal. The course is part of the training offer...

The European Commission is launching its European Life Sciences Strategy, with an investment of €350 million for innovation in the food and agriculture sectors, especially fermentation technologies. Fermentation is key to the production of alternative proteins, an emerging market that has been gaining ground in Europe. Advanced fermentation presents itself as a tool capable of creating innovative and...

The Local Action Group of the Ría de Pontevedra (GALP) inaugurated this Thursday its new technical office, located in the Casa Rosada, in Poio, with the aim of strengthening dialogue with the maritime sector and the local business fabric. This GALP, previously located in the port of Marín, is made up of 59 entities: 8 from the fisheries sector, 34 from the social sector, 11 from the economic sector...

Universidade Nova will install an aeronautical and aerospace engineering hub next to the Tires aerodrome, in Cascais. The university campus that is designed at the Tires aerodrome will include an academic area where courses in the area of aeronautics will be taught, a technological and industrial area and an urban park. It will be a factor in the development of the space, combined with partnership...

Two years after its creation at the Pedro Nunes Institute, in Coimbra, the Portuguese startup Connected, specialized in data transmission solutions from Space, was acquired by the company Open Cosmos, which is preparing to manufacture the first satellites with its stamp in Portugal. Connected thus becomes an Open Cosmos business unit focused on connectivity solutions for the "Internet of Things", offering...

LD Helmet, a company that produces state-of-the-art civil and military aeronautical helmets, has inaugurated a factory in Ponte de Sor, in the district of Portalegre, in an investment of around 3.3 million euros, with community support.

The University Institute of Maritime Studies of the UDC presented the fourth edition of the Yearbook of Maritime Studies. The work consolidates its position as an interdisciplinary reference in the analysis of current challenges in the area, addressing a selection of studies and professional reflections focused on sustainability and the blue economy, but with a perspective focused on law, economics...

The Indra Group's new Aerospace and Defense Center of Excellence will be located in Building 2 of the VgoTIC global HUB, in the city of Vigo. Indra will have a space of more than 2,390 square meters, laboratories and offices, where more than 200 highly qualified professionals will work on strategic solutions. The Aerospace and Defense Center of Excellence will be a center of ultra-specialization in...

The Portuguese company Altri, which is dedicated to the production of certified sustainable cellulosic fibers, is taking a significant step in the textile sector after acquiring a majority stake in AeoniQ, a Swiss company promoted by the HeiQ group. The transaction includes a capital increase and marks a decisive step in Altri's diversification strategy, which for several years has sought to expand...

Mango's commitment to post-consumer recycling is reinforced by an investment in The Post Fiber, a start-up that is driving the fashion industry's transition to a circular model, with a focus on managing and recycling post-consumer textile waste to produce new fibres for the manufacture of clothing. The investment, which will be channelled through Mango StartUp Studio, its fashion start-up accelerator,...

A team of researchers from C-MAST: Center for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies of the University of Beira Interior was distinguished at the E-NNOVATE: International Innovation & Invention Summit 2025, which took place in Krakow, Poland, and received three awards, namely a gold medal for innovation. At stake is the project "Ice detection/protection and flow control system based...

Airbus and Portuguese technology company Critical Software have announced the launch of a new technology centre in Portugal that will focus on the preparation and development of IT systems on board future aircraft, ensuring that they are smarter, safer and more connected than ever before. The new center aims to recruit highly qualified engineers and software developers, contributing to local employment...

Until July 1st, the second call for entrepreneurs and technological start-ups of the SCAIRA project - Startups' Creation and Acceleration for Industrial Rural Areas, an initiative that associates technological innovation with the revitalization of rural territories in Portugal, Spain and France, is open. The selected start-ups guarantee mentoring, incubation and direct connection to giants such as...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially launched the SAF Matchmaker platform, a digital tool designed to facilitate the direct connection between airlines and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) suppliers. The objective is to accelerate the adoption of this type of fuel, crucial for the decarbonization of the sector, by making the acquisition process more agile, transparent and...

The Centro Tecnológico de la Automoción de Galicia (CTAG) organized a dedicated conference to showcase the technological advances of the European Hi-Drive project, an initiative to promote automated and safe driving and reduce the need for human intervention behind the wheel. Innovative solutions to improve the operation of automated vehicles in complex conditions were presented and live demonstrations...

In June, the Galicia Alimentación Awards were awarded in the framework of the Galicia Alimentación Forum. These awards recognize projects in five categories: Innovative Product, Excellent Product, Market Projection and Strategy, and Innovation and Sustainability. The 2025 edition had 141 applications. Among the winners are Nauterra, distinguished for its corporate Zero Waste strategy, and Estrella...

The Xunta de Galicia will approve aid from the Galician Forestry Industry Agency (XERA) for sawmills and wood processing companies, with the aim of promoting digitalisation, eco-innovation and the improvement of health and safety both in this sector and in the contractual sector. This line of financing amounts to 4.4 million euros from the Xunta de Galicia's own funds to support the largest sawmills...

MicroSat, a Chinese laboratory in the areas of Aerospace Engineering and Ocean Energy, will open a facility in Valença, Portugal. The laboratory aims to develop technologies and systems for the sustainable exploration and management of space and ocean energies, testing innovative technological solutions in these areas. It also aims to be the embryo of new highly qualified companies in these areas,...

The Textile and Fashion Cluster of Galicia (Cointega) presented in June its master plan to recover the market from local suppliers and relaunch companies in this area. The document, developed after the textile sector was declared a strategic sector for Galicia in February, aims to control a key activity, maintain knowledge so that it does not disappear, supervise what is manufactured and relaunch the...

BGI Sustainable Ventures has announced the 10 Portuguese entrepreneurs selected for the national shortlist of EWA – Empowering Women in Agrifood 2025, an EIT Food program. This European program aims to empower women who lead innovative projects in the agri-food sector by offering them personalized mentoring, specialized training, international visibility and access to funding opportunities. 10 ideas...

The Atlantic Air Academy, the first pilot school in Spain integrated into an airline, was presented on June 20 in A Coruña. The project, promoted by Atlantic Air Solutions and AFN – Aeroflota del Noroeste, represents an unprecedented milestone in the Spanish aeronautical sector: for the first time, students at the pilot school will be able to train within the structure, processes and standards of an...

Galicia takes a firm step in the modernization of the construction sector with the launch of the Atlas Curtocircuíto Award, an ambitious joint strategy between the Xunta de Galicia and the Construction Cluster to promote industrialization in the construction of housing and infrastructure. In addition, an ambitious Master Plan for Industrialized Construction was presented, which includes three main...

The European consortium led by the Polytechnic of Guarda to promote the blue economy has launched the second acceleration program aimed at welcoming ideas, aiming to make businesses more competitive through digital technologies. As in the first acceleration program, launched at the end of 2024 by the consortium, which brings together entities from Spain, France, Ireland and Portugal, students and startups...

The Portuguese Air Force, in partnership with the CEiiA engineering center, GEOSAT and the company ICEYE, acquired, through resources from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, which allows the capture of high and very high resolution images in any weather conditions, a ground segment and an antenna. This satellite can be used to support imagery in surveillance...

Mandarin Knitting Technology inaugurated its first headquarters in Portugal in June. The new space, named Quinta da Mandarin, is located in Barcelos, in the heart of the Portuguese textile industry, and was designed to function as a multifunctional hub for customers, partners and professionals in the sector. Quinta da Mandarin will integrate a state-of-the-art machinery showroom, as well as a knitting...

The Xunta de Galicia has announced the launch of a new advisory service at the Economic Office of Galicia, specialising in projects related to defence, security and the aerospace sector. This initiative is part of the Galician Strategy for Aerospace, Security and Defence, a plan promoted by the Xunta to promote the development of the aerospace sector linked to defence and security and to attract strategic...

The Portuguese Ministry of the Environment has announced the creation of a new marine protected area on the Gorringe Bank, southwest of the Algarve, which will bring Portugal closer to the goal of having 30% of the ocean protected by 2030. According to the scientific director of the Oceano Azul Foundation, which mapped the area in partnership with the Portuguese Navy, the new protected area should...

At the beginning of June, AICEP participated in the international fair Nor-Shipping, in Oslo, one of the most important fairs in the maritime sector worldwide and the main one in the Nordic countries. Under the theme "Opportunity Portugal – Your Safe Harbor for the Future of the Maritime Industry", the event organized by AICEP is part of Nor-Shipping's official program and will feature two thematic...

The company Ence – Energía y Celulosa, a leader in the sustainable production of paper pulp and renewable energy, announced the launch of an innovative line of renewable packaging made from molded paper pulp. This new product, which aims to replace plastic packaging in the food sector, represents a strategic step in the company's commitment to the circular economy, responsible consumption and decarbonization....

The Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, through the School of Agriculture (ESAS), announced the creation of the Santarém AgroHub, a pioneering infrastructure that aims to accelerate technological innovation in the agri-food sector and aims to consolidate the region as a pole of national and international excellence. The AgroHub will occupy an area of 1,850 m², with state-of-the-art laboratories, a test...

A dozen new industrial projects were welcomed at Business Factory Aero, the business accelerator under the supervision of the Xunta de Galicia and specialized in the aeronautical and aerospace sector. Among the proposals are the development of an aircraft with Artificial Intelligence to improve the experience of drone pilots; an airspace emergency management project allowing for the simultaneous use...

The Arroupa-Moda Re project, promoted by Cáritas Diocesana de Santiago, has been recognized with the ONCE Galicia 2025 Social Group Solidarity Award in the Company category. This award, which represents the highest distinction awarded by the ONCE Social Group at the regional level, aims to recognize organizations and individuals who make a significant contribution to social well-being and inclusion...

The University of Minho and the CASAIS Group announced the creation of the first non-academic chair in Portugal, dedicated to "Construction in the Digital Age". The initiative aims to boost digital transformation in the construction sector, through the application of technologies such as robotics, 3D printing, modularization and BIM (Building Information Modeling) models. The strategic partnership...

The Portuguese Government presented Forest 2050, Future + Green, an intervention plan for Forest 2025 - 2050, with an average annual investment of 246 million euros until 2050, with the aim of economically enhancing the forest, strengthening its resilience, clarifying ownership and improving the governance of the sector. The strategy — which integrates four structuring pillars: Appreciation, Resilience,...

Portuguese company Builder has announced a solution to transform the way ceilings are integrated into construction and design projects: Tence Systems. This is a solution that combines technology, sustainability and customization, allowing for a faster, cleaner and more flexible installation, ensuring, for example, that a 20m2 ceiling can be applied in just half an hour, without dirt or noise and without...

CannValue is the new Portuguese project that invests €2.33 million in sustainable solutions for medical cannabis, valuing biomass and promoting a circular economy in the sector. Led by PortoCanna S.A., in partnership with institutions such as ISQ (Institute of Welding and Quality), the University of Aveiro, IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere) and iBET, CannValue was born with the...

As part of its distinction as European Green Capital 2026, Guimarães launched the "EcoQuiosques RRRCiclo" project, an initiative that aims to give a new life to six municipal kiosks currently unused, converting them into hubs dedicated to the repair, reuse and recovery of materials. The aim is to promote the circular economy and encourage sustainable entrepreneurship at local level. These kiosks, strategically...

Banco Galicia has presented its new Sustainable SME Line, a financing proposal aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to generate a positive environmental or social impact. This line offers access to unlimited loans, with terms of up to 24 months and a preferential interest rate of 35% per year. Priority is given to initiatives related to the energy transition, circular economy, social...

A new Cluster dedicated to the circular economy has been officially created in Portugal. Called Cluster Portuguese Circularity, the project is the result of a partnership between CECOLAB – Collaborative Laboratory for the Circular Economy – and the Smart Waste Portugal Association (ASWP), as announced in a joint press release by the two entities. Headquartered in Oliveira do Hospital, the Cluster already...

The Move2Green program is a joint initiative of Mapfre and its Center for Experimentation and Road Safety, CESVIMAP, which aims to promote environmental sustainability in the automotive aftermarket sector, with a particular focus on sheet metal and paint workshops. The program offers a certification seal to companies in the automotive sector that demonstrate a commitment to respect for the environment...

British company Solena Materials expands its production of sustainable textile fibers, with investment that will allow it to expand its facilities, strengthen its intellectual property portfolio and start collaborating with brands. The technology used by the company is based on the use of artificial intelligence for the molecular design of personalized proteins, which serve as the basis for the production...

The Galician Forest Industry Agency (Xera) announces support from the Xunta de Galicia for the forestry-timber sector in 2025, with more than 16 million euros in aid for the forestry industries and to promote the use of wood in construction. New calls for recovery aid are being processed; the second transformation and eco-innovation of forest products; the digitalisation and improvement of health and...

Puratos has established a strategic partnership with Realbolo, a Portuguese brand of reference in the food sector. The goal is to bring to the market a new generation of healthier, technologically innovative bakery products adjusted to the tastes and habits of Portuguese consumers. The first result of this collaboration is the launch of Brioche KIDS, developed especially for children. With a careful...

The Auchan Portugal Food Innovation Awards were awarded, which aim to accelerate the entry of innovative products and packaging into the market, offering the winners privileged access to Auchan's distribution network. The award in the Product category was awarded to Nutino, a flavored walnut kernel snack that stands out for its healthy, light and 100% natural proposal. Nutino is the world's first flavored...

The Queizuar cheese dairy, located in Bama, Touro (A Coruña), has inaugurated an innovative biomethane plant managed by Bioenergy Ibérica. This pioneering project in the Galician food sector converts by-products such as lactose and sewage sludge into clean energy, generating 3,000,000 kWh per year and avoiding the emission of more than 600 tons of CO2. The initiative reduces the cheese factory's dependence...

In Galicia, the GO! Ecosystem is born, a project that promotes the adoption of additive manufacturing in strategic sectors, which has the support of the Center for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI) through the scholarship program of the Cervera Network of Excellence in Innovation Ecosystems. The initiative is led by a consortium that brings together some of the main players in the sector:...

Altri, one of the largest players in the bioeconomy in Portugal, will convert its Biotek unit, located in Vila Velha de Ródão, which currently produces bleached pulp for paper (BEKP), to produce, at the conclusion of the project, soluble fibres (DWP) mainly for the textile industry. This investment will make Altri one of the leading producers of textile fibres in Europe. and has the support of AICEP...

The Galicia Alimentación Awards have achieved their greatest success in terms of participation. After the deadline for submission of applications, the Galician Food Cluster once again surpassed the record set in the previous edition, reaching 141 applications. The objective of the Awards is to highlight the excellence, innovation, path and projection of the food and beverage sector. To achieve this...

On World Bee Day, Nestum celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Together for Bees initiative. To mark the date, the brand renewed its support for national beekeepers, with the donation of another 300 hives. In the last five years, since the Together for the Bees initiative was created, 1,600 hives have been offered, which can represent more than 100 million new bees in the ecosystem, allowing to support...

The Xunta de Galicia will promote an exchange of by-products between Galician companies to encourage the exchange of materials and waste, with the aim of reducing industrial waste and moving towards a more efficient and sustainable circular economy model. The measure was announced by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change during the presentation of the Industrial Circular Economy Office, a...

Sonae Arauco, a major global player in wood solutions for furniture and construction, has wood recycling as the basis of its circular bioeconomy business model. In 2024, the network of wood recycling centers in Portugal and Spain was responsible for the recovery of 282 thousand tons of wood, equivalent to about 2.4 million trees, an increase of 12% in the volume of wood collected in the previous year....

Galicia is promoting a Municipal Circular Economy Office to improve waste management. The initiative, with a budget of 1.3 million euros until 2028, seeks to advise municipalities to sustainably manage waste and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable model. The main objective of this office is to optimise local waste collection and treatment systems and to promote more sustainable and climate-neutral...

The Navigator Company has approved a new strategic investment of €30 million to convert the PM3 machine at the Setúbal industrial complex, reinforcing its commitment to the forest-based flexible packaging sector. The operation, scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2026, will transform PM3 into one of Europe's largest and most competitive machines in its segment, consolidating the company's position...

Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) presented its Manifesto for Sustainability, calling for a profound reform of waste management in Portugal and challenging political parties to integrate the circular economy as a priority in their programs. The document identifies concrete measures to drive a more efficient and competitive circular economy, capable of helping the country meet recycling targets. Among the...

Saint-Gobain Portugal is executing a Sustainability Roadmap that focuses on lightweight construction solutions, product innovation and the decarbonization of operations. The thermal insulation solutions, low-carbon materials, and especially lightweight construction, such as façade systems and non-structural internal partitions, implemented by the company can represent 50% less embodied carbon in the...

The Ministry of Economy and Industry has signed, at the International Defense and Security Fair in Spain, a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Defense, Security, Aeronautics and Space Technology Companies (TEDAE) to promote the growth of companies operating in this sector in Galicia. This agreement begins the implementation of the new Aerospace, Security and Defense Strategy of Galicia,...

Galician technology centre AIMEN announces three pillars of action: a new building, hydrogen innovation and industrial collaboration. AIMEN is currently building a factory to test digital solutions for industry, designing a tank to store liquid hydrogen in aircraft, and supporting a program with other centers in Galicia to boost R&D&I.

A new aeronautical cluster will be created in Viseu, which arises from a strategic partnership between the Municipality, the Piaget Institute and IFA - International Flight Academy. The objective is to invest in higher and specialized training, attracting new international students and positioning Viseu and Portugal as a European center of excellence in the area of aviation. The cooperation protocol...

Portuguese company Monteiro Fabrics presents new sustainable fabric solutions for the furniture sector. The new solutions, applied to recycled cotton or polyester substrates, were presented in the most recent edition of Heimtextil: a PVC coating with 65% organic materials made from chestnut shell and another in polyurethane, with 72% organic materials, using olive stones. In addition to the furniture...

Lidl, as part of its commitment to children's health and mindful eating, is taking an important step in the food retail sector by eliminating child-friendly visuals in its own-brand products with a lower nutritional profile. The chain, which has already removed children's marketing from more than fifty items, is committed to extending this measure to more than 60 private label items (MDD) by January...

Goldenergy carried out the first biomethane import operation, introducing this renewable gas into the Portuguese natural gas transmission network. In this way, Goldenergy joins the pioneer Dourogás - the first company to import biomethane into Portuguese territory - which started its biomethane imports in 2023 and closed the year 2024 with 222,000,000 kWh of imported biomethane. The amount imported...

Lisbon will host a new market model for reused construction materials, under the European project CirCoFin, funded by the European Union with six million euros. The initiative aims to create a Physical and Digital Hub, dedicated to the commercialization and reuse of components from demolitions and refurbishments. CirCoFin, part of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), runs until 2028....

Applications for the Ecotrophelia Portugal 2025 Award, promoted by Portugal Foods, will end on May 21, which challenges young university students to design and develop, "from A to Z", an eco-innovative, sustainable food product, with the aim of promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness in the agri-food sector. This initiative is in its ninth edition and is aimed at undergraduate, master's...

A sectoral meeting organized by Repacar - Asociación Española de Recicladores Recuperadores de Papel y Cartón, an association that represents the vast majority of paper and cardboard recovery and recycling companies in Spain, brought together the sector last week at the headquarters of the Galician Business Confederation (CEG) to highlight the sector's strategic role in sustainability, employment and...

The CETIM Technological Centre has received a dozen Galician companies that collaborate with the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of A Coruña and are interested in the research that CETIM is developing to promote the circular economy in the agri-food sector. Participants had the opportunity to visit the pilot plants and eight laboratories that make up the entity, where innovative, sustainable and circular...

Between April 21st and 24th, the Portugal Azul Expedition took place in Calda da Rainha, an event where several areas of the Portuguese coast were visited analyzing marine biodiversity, water quality and the impacts of climate change. In addition to the scientific component, the event included educational and awareness-raising actions, encouraging local communities and strategic sectors to adopt sustainable...

The Galician government will allocate 180 million euros over a decade to a new strategic initiative that aims to reorient the aerospace sector in Galicia towards security and defence, in response to increased demand. This initiative will have three pillars: a joint investment program, in which the Xunta de Galicia, together with companies and technology centers, will be able to participate in the development...

Atlantic Air Solutions, a Galician executive aviation company, and the AFN (Aeroflot del Noroeste) pilot training school have announced the strategic integration of training under a single corporate brand, giving rise to the new Atlantic Air Academy. This step unites two leading companies in the Galician sector and lays the foundations for an epicenter of aeronautical specialization in the region....

A Greenpeace study, developed by the Institute for Maritime Energy Systems at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), points to green methanol as the most promising alternative fuel for decarbonizing the fleet of ships operating in German waters. According to the study, green methanol - produced from hydrogen generated by renewable electricity and carbon dioxide captured from the air - can be produced in...

The city of Guimarães was recognized as one of the most advanced with regard to the Circular Economy. The recognition was made in Paris through a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), during the OECD Urban Days conference. 64 EU cities and regions were analysed, and Guimarães was the only Portuguese place to appear among the best-ranked cities.

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carried out by SouthPole – an entity founded by companies such as Inditex, H&M, Kering and C&A – analysed three cotton growing seasons, between 2020 and 2023, focusing on India, and the results indicate that organic cotton farming has a smaller environmental footprint in several categories assessed, including climate change, water use, acidification and eutrophication,...

The European project COMBINE enters a crucial diagnostic phase to reduce food waste, mobilizing schools, homes and companies in Portugal, France, Italy and Finland with innovative interventions and local collaboration. The project, coordinated by the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), focuses on a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, involving schools, canteens, municipalities, companies...

As part of the gala dinner of the Dubai Wood Show 2025, in the United Arab Emirates, AIMMP - Association of Wood and Furniture Industries of Portugal was distinguished with the "Appreciation Award" by the organizer of the fair. This international recognition highlights the success of the Portuguese strategy of expansion into markets outside Europe, affirming the Wood and Furniture Sector as an example...

E-REDES, the main operator of the electricity distribution network in Portugal, has a set of environmental projects for 2025, which respond to the various commitments made in three priority areas: circular economy, biodiversity and environmental assessment. On the circular side, the E-Redondo project stands out, which aims to enhance circularity in the management of assets and equipment in the distribution...

The HERA – Hybrid-Electric Regional Architecture project is a European Union project in the aviation sector in terms of carbon neutrality, which will identify and evaluate the concept of a hybrid-electric regional aircraft and its main architectures. The project will develop the necessary technologies to be applied in aircraft in order to meet the requirement of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...

Lidl Portugal, Worten and the Too Good To Go platform are the winners of the 2025 edition of the LPR – Sustainable Retailer of the Year Award, an initiative promoted by LPR – La Palette Rouge, in partnership with Grande Consumo and integrated in the initiative The Best Store in Portugal. This award recognizes the most relevant and impactful projects in the field of sustainability in retail, distinguishing...

Olivum – Association of Olive Growers and Mills of Portugal has announced the launch of a "Sustainability Benchmark" for the olive oil sector in Portugal. The new framework was developed in partnership with a multidisciplinary team from the University of Évora, and consists of 98 criteria covering areas such as environmental performance, social responsibility, economic viability and cultural enhancement....

Eight regional construction clusters - Aragon, Galicia, Catalonia, País Vasco, La Rioja, Navarra, Madrid and Castilla y León - have joined forces to create the Red de Clústeres de la Construcción, a strategic alliance that seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of the Spanish housing sector through territorial cooperation, innovation and sustainability. The initiative, initially coordinated by Aeice...

The Xunta de Galicia promotes decarbonization in the Galician automotive sector with 14 million euros for initiatives that promote and strengthen the transition to the electric vehicle value chain and the decarbonization of the automotive sector in Galicia. The support, co-financed by the EU under the ERDF 2021-2027 programme and with the Autonomous Community's own funds, is intended for actions divided...

The generation of renewables made it possible to supply electricity consumption in mainland Portugal for 641 hours in the first quarter of this year, equivalent to 26 days, according to the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN). The heavy rain and wind that have been felt in the country in recent weeks have contributed to the increase in green energy production, which accounted for 81.8%...

Powerdot, a Portuguese electric vehicle charging operator, has been recognized by Time magazine and Statista as one of the world's top 250 GreenTech companies in 2025. The list, which evaluated more than 8,000 companies worldwide, highlights organizations that are driving sustainable transformation through measurable environmental impact, financial strength and cutting-edge innovation. Powerdot is...

ACAP - Automobile Association of Portugal - presented a strategy for the Portuguese national automotive sector that encompasses an integrated and extended approach to different areas of intervention, including sustainability, referring to the need to renew the circulating vehicle fleet and provide it with more ecologically responsible solutions.

The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition has announced the first subsidies from Perte (Proyecto Estratégico para la Recuperación y Transformación Energética) de la Moda. This includes the distribution of approximately €30 million in grants that will be used to help finance 35 different projects, specifically those aimed at promoting the circular economy in the textile and footwear industry. Among...

Alaska Circular is a Spanish digital platform that aims to facilitate the purchase, sale and rental of furniture, connecting manufacturers, restorers, interior designers, architects and other professionals with the aim of providing a quality, sustainable and exclusive stock of furniture.

IKEA's digital platform for buying and selling second-hand furniture was launched in April in Portugal. This online store includes several features such as automatic adjustable price recommendation, professional photos and exact product measurements, extra discounts at IKEA, and detailed descriptions, assembly guides and product care instructions.

The textile manufacturing company Confetil, located in Maia, received the ModaPortugal Business Excellence Award in the sustainability category, a recognition for several measures it has implemented in this field, such as environmental protection measures, reduction of CO2 emissions and protection of working conditions.

The Consellería del Mar and the Consello Regulador de la Agricultura Ecolóxica de Galicia (Craega) renew their collaboration to continue promoting the consumption and distribution of organic products from Galicia, which will improve the socio-economic situation of the regions that depend on this activity. The renewal of the partnership signals the continued commitment to stimulate, disseminate and...

Galician shipyard San Enrique reinforces its focus on sustainability with the launch of the first renewable electricity production unit using photovoltaic solar panels. It is a 300 m2 installation of photovoltaic panels that was placed on the roof of one of its main warehouses and totals 60 kWh of electricity, which will be reinjected into the shipyard's own electricity grid. This process is part of...

In early April, the European Parliament approved the postponement of the dates of application of the new European Union laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting. The postponement will allow the largest business groups more time to adapt to the new obligations. Thus, due diligence rules, which require companies to minimise their negative impacts on people and the environment, will only have...

The Galician startup Kreios Space has been recognized at the Emprende XXI Awards as the company with the greatest impact in Galicia. These awards, sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism through Enisa, and by CaixaBank through DayOne, celebrate their 18th edition this year. Kreios Space is a company dedicated to the aerospace sector, which develops sustainable electric propulsion systems...

RE-VISTE, a pilot programme for the collection and management of used clothing promoted by the Association for the Management of Textile and Textile Waste — made up of companies such as Inditex, Decathlon, El Corte Inglés, H&M, Ikea, Kiabi, Mango, Primark, Sprinter/JD and Tendam — has gained the Mayoral Group as a new member. The Spanish multinational specialized in children's and adult fashion...

The Center for Aerospace Technology and Innovation (CTI Aeroespacial), composed of the Portuguese Air Force, the Center for Engineering and Product Development (CEiiA) and the company Geosat, developed the LUS-222, the first aircraft designed and manufactured in Portugal, designed for military missions, search and rescue operations, logistics transport and regional civil aviation. With an investment...

Automotive Mobility Europe, an alliance of European automotive industry associations, was created in March 2025 to promote the sector's growth, sustainability and innovation of automotive and mobility services. The organization announces that it is committed to representing the interests of companies in the trade and services sector, ensuring fair competition, market access and support for small and...

Portugal will launch its Deposit Return System (SDR) in 2026, marking a significant step towards improving recycling and waste management. In the SDR, the final consumer will be charged a deposit amount for each package covered by the system, recoverable by returning the used package, in places specifically intended for this purpose. The system will focus on primary packaging (those in direct contact...

Two young Portuguese people, in collaboration with researchers from the Centre for Structural Chemistry of Instituto Superior Técnico, have developed a waterproofing bioplastic for the textile industry, made from chitosan extracted from shrimp shells, a by-product of the fishing industry that is often wasted. Unlike conventional waterproofing agents used in the textile industry, which contain toxic...

The Spanish company Ence (Energy and Cellulose) and the Swedish company ShareTex have signed an agreement to build a pilot plant to test the textile recycling technology developed by ShareTex. The initiative is part of the project for a biorecycling plant that Ence will launch in the town of As Pontes (A Coruña). The project will work with recovered fibers and will be self-sufficient in renewable energy....

The Xunta de Galicia approves the Naval Master Plan 2025-2027, with a planned investment of 62 million euros. The objective of the plan is to promote the technological transformation and modernization of the industry, improve the training and qualification of professionals and encourage collaboration between companies, research centers and public administration. To this end, two strategic objectives,...

The Galician Government announces an investment of 15 million euros for the construction of the Edificio de Investigación e Innovación en la Industria (EI3), a multidisciplinary infrastructure, oriented towards applied industrial innovation, which will be built at the Industrial Campus of the University of A Coruña in Ferrol, with the aim of consolidating this Campus as a strategic point in the development...

The Capwatt group is building a pioneering biomethane production project in Portugal, in Aljustrel. The unit, the first in Portugal focused on the production of biomethane from agro-industrial by-products, will allow the by-products of AZPO – Azeites de Portugal to be subject to an energy recovery process, minimizing their environmental impact. The project will generate a positive environmental gain...

The Galician company Selmark, which has 5,000 points of sale in the 40 countries where this lingerie brand operates, has started to use AI to predict the demand for its products in each market, which allows it to speed up stock replenishment, make decisions about the launch of new lines and program the manufacturing processes. The innovation was provided by the ITG technology center, located in A Coruña,...

The Galician company DIM Formación was created in 2021 with the aim of training and empowering professionals in the automotive sector in electric mobility. The company distinguishes itself by providing applied training to professionals of different profiles in the automotive industry in engineering, design, repair, maintenance, ..., in electric vehicles, supporting the requalification of professio...

The Spanish Government has passed a law against food waste that includes measures such as requiring bars and restaurants to provide containers to take away leftovers, requiring supermarkets to donate their surplus food, and requiring all companies in the food chain to have loss and waste prevention plans. Among its recommendations, the law requires stores and supermarkets to sell "ugly", "imperfect"...

The Portuguese company Eco-Oil, which specializes in the treatment of contaminated water from tankers in the Port of Setúbal, avoided, in 2024, the emission of about 60 thousand tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂). From the waste collected from the waters resulting from the washing of tankers, Eco-Oil recovers hydrocarbons that would otherwise be wasted, transforming them into EcoGreen Power – a 100% recycled...

A consortium led by the Portuguese company Spaceo (along with the Luxembourg GomSpace, the French SpaceLocker and the Dutch SolidFlow) has won a tender of three million euros for the development, by 2028, of the SWIFT (Spacecraft With Inflatable Termination) project, which will culminate in a device similar to an 'airbag' that will allow end-of-life satellites to be removed from orbit, ensuring a...

DTE, DSTgroup's Braga-based company specializing in special facilities, will move forward with the construction of the world's first factory that will treat hemp and produce hemp blocks for the construction sector. Hemp ECOblocks have several advantages: they reduce the carbon footprint in the construction of modern infrastructures, as they are made from 100% natural materials; they allow for more...

The collaboration between Galician Vegalsa-Eroski and Humana has made it possible to recover more than 34,500 kilos of clothing in 2024, through the containers positioned in Galicia, Asturias and Vastela y León. Vegalsa-Eroski has been contributing to responsible textile management for twelve years, in which, in collaboration with Humana, it has collected 4,815 tons of clothing, equivalent to 19.5...

Portuguese company Altri advances with an investment of one billion euros to build a new biodegradable textile fibre factory in Galicia. The project involves the construction of a factory to produce soluble cellulosic fibers for the manufacture of lyocell, a biodegradable fiber made from certified eucalyptus wood, for exclusive textile use, which has the potential to transform this industry.

The Portuguese group Carmo Wood has launched a new line of wooden facades, combining innovative design, sustainability and technology for a more sustainable architecture. Among the new products are carbonized wood, which offers natural protection against fire, insects and climatic agents, and thermomodified wood, subjected to high temperatures without chemical additives, ensuring greater stability...

TAGUSVALLEY – Science and Technology Park, based in Abrantes, has signed a contract as a partner of EIT Food, the main European food innovation initiative, integrating a network of excellence that aims to make the food system more sustainable, healthy and reliable. The approval of the EIT Food membership, promoted by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), reinforces TAGUSVALLEY's...

The Portuguese textile company Burel presents an expansion plan abroad, together with new materials and a new waste reduction policy. In terms of internationalization, the company aims to grow in the Nordic countries, with the sale of burel textiles for application in interior coatings. In addition to decorative beauty, the material has acoustic and thermal advantages, as well as water resistance and...

Astillero San Enrique (Vigo) and Spanish engineering company BlueNewables have signed a collaboration agreement for the construction and commissioning of the PV-bos floating solar prototype. The agreement aims at the design, development, construction and implementation of a floating photovoltaic platform specifically adapted to the high seas. The prototype will be installed and tested in the waters...

On March 9, Europe Day, the University of Minho launched an experimental mini-rocket with innovations in solid propulsion and in the electronic system and sensors for the direction of flight. The project is part of Europe's growing investment in space technology. At the same time, the team involved in the project is in the final phase of the constitution of the Luso-Brazilian Association of Orbital...

In March, the European Commission unveiled the Action Plan for the automotive industry, focusing on increasing the competitiveness of the automotive industry in terms of technological development (autonomous and software-defined vehicles) and electric vehicles (battery production, purchase incentives, charging infrastructure, etc.). The plan includes an extension of the deadline for achieving emissions...

The Portuguese company Tintex presented the new HEMPower line, a line of sustainable fibers that is based on hemp. Hemp was selected for its resistance, comfort and low environmental impact (low water consumption in production, no pesticides and promotes the improvement of soil quality). Additionally, hemp fibers can be produced to be degradable or chemically recycled, and can be dyed using biodegradable...

The Portuguese company Critical Software announces a partnership with the North American company Turion Space, a collaboration that aims to respond to the new opportunities of the new space economy, where innovative companies seek to democratize access to space and make it more sustainable. The aim is to work on new space technologies, such as AI and advanced computing, to respond to concrete challenges...

Galician company that builds modular houses in wood, Esamble, receives the Empresario Abanca 2025 award from the AJE Galicia 2025 awards. The company's mission is to offer more sustainable housing solutions, with a guarantee of innovative design and quality.

The Portuguese city of Guimarães has been certified bronze as a Sustainable Tourist Destination by EarthCheck. The EarthCheck certification is an environmental quality seal that reflects the integration of sustainability into the municipality's public policies.

The Spanish furniture company Royo received the IF Design Award, in the category of bathroom furniture, for its innovative, creative and sustainable focus. The company stands out for the production of custom-made furniture in its smart factory using materials from sustainable forests and with the integration of technological solutions, such as AI, virtual reality and 3D modeling, to improve efficiency,...

The Centre for Technological Innovation in Building and Civil Engineering (CITEEC) of the University of A Coruña, in collaboration with the Galician company RUDI, creates the project Segunda vida textil: innovación circular en mobiliario y materiales de construcción. The objective is the creation of panels based on textile waste and the development of a new pulp based on cement and recycled textile...

The European Commission has presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of agriculture and food in Europe. The document lays the foundations for building an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and operators in the agri-food sector.

The University of Minho, in partnership with the Portuguese Air Force and the company Omnidea, launch the North program, an aerospace research program that involves hybrid propulsion technology and aims to build launchers with innovative characteristics in terms of hybrid propulsion, lightweight reusable structures and precise trajectory navigation. As part of the project, UMinho's Aerospace Engineering...

The Fashion for Good platform and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) released the report "Scaling Next-Gen Materials in Fashion: An Executive Guide", revealing that next-generation materials could represent 8% of the total fiber market by 2030, translating into approximately 13 million tons. The document highlights the significant impact of materials on the industry's environmental footprint – they...

Companies Thales and Sopra Steria partner to develop and deliver a digital platform – OpenSky Platform – and associated services to support more sustainable aviation. This open, ultra-secure architecture platform offers long-term flexibility and interoperability for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in Europe across three domains: Defense, Aerospace, and Cybersecurity.

The Xunta de Galicia has announced that it is designing new strategic plans for the textile, construction, naval, automotive, metalworking, food, forestry, ICT and logistics industries. There are still no dates set for its release.

The approximately 500 families living around the Mondigo wind farm, in the region of A Mariña, in Lugo, will see their electricity bills reduced by 80% after the purchase of the plant by the public-private partnership Recursos de Galicia (RDG), controlled mostly by the Galician regional government (Xunta). The transaction, valued at €75 million, makes Mondigo the first wind farm wholly owned by RDG,...

Iberdrola and Anfac sign an agreement to boost electric mobility in Spain by expanding and improving the country's vehicle charging infrastructure.

SmartZ4Milk is a project developed by the company Clusaga and the Lence Group whose objective is to support the digital transformation in the milk sector in Galicia, developing digital methods of milk testing, promoting the efficiency of the process.

The Galician company Marine Instruments opens facilities on the island of La Gomera creating an operations center dedicated to drone flight tests, starting with the tests of the M5D-Airfox, a solar drone designed for maritime surveillance, natural disaster management and fire prevention.

The Casais Group, a construction company from Braga, is part of the list of the 75 largest global innovators in the area of engineering, construction and real estate, with awards that highlight sustainability and new technologies applied to the construction and infrastructure sectors. Over the 12 months of 2024, the Casais Group entered four rankings and was awarded 11 awards – national and international...

Navantia - a company dedicated to the construction of military boats - and the Fidamc R&D+I Center join forces for the research, development and application of innovative technologies in the design of composite materials to be applied in the naval sector, with a view to improving the sustainability, efficiency and performance of shipbuilding.

The Galician company Hijos de Rivera, owner of the Estrella Galicia brand, intends to establish a new factory in A Coruña dedicated to the research and production of protein ingredients of plant origin. One of the main raw materials will be the by-products of the production of Estrella Galicia beer, betting on a model of circularity and reduction of food waste.

The BornRecycled project, an initiative of Nautilus, Fibrenamics Institute and B4Logic, aims to transform recycled materials, such as polypropylene and wood, into sustainable components for school furniture. With a goal of integrating up to 80% recycled materials, BornRecycled aims to significantly reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials, making the furniture sector more eco-efficient.

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro invests 1.4 million euros in an Innovation Center for Industry, with emphasis on the automotive sector, with a view to modernizing teaching and research conditions through the provision of new cybersecurity, smart sensors and artificial intelligence laboratories. The center is the result of a partnership between UTAD and the company Continental Advanced...

IVN Indústria, the industrial arm of Salsa Jeans, has partnered with Recovo to make its surplus fabrics available to other brands and textile producers, allowing the reduction of waste produced and promoting its valorisation.

The Spanish start-up ECO-ONE and Clúster Turismo de Galcia launch an app for buying and selling second-hand furniture, with the aim of reducing environmental impact and promoting the circular economy. Although it can be used by anyone, the app is especially aimed at the hotel sector.

CTAG and French chip design company Cortus announce a strategic alliance to develop the next generation of electronic control units that will be implemented in connected, automated and intelligent cars. The objective of this collaboration, in the midst of the artificial intelligence revolution, is to accelerate the commercialization of these devices. These small computers are indispensable for optimizing...

Amazon and Iberdrola have strengthened their partnership in renewable energy with a new power purchase agreement (PPA) in Portugal, where Amazon will acquire 219 MW of the Tâmega Wind Complex. This will be the largest wind farm in the country, with construction scheduled for 2025. With a total investment of around €350 million, the 274 MW project will generate enough energy to power approximately 128,000...

The European Commission has launched the Compass for Competitiveness, a tool that aims to support Europe to take the lead in more sustainable technologies, services and products, and achieve carbon neutrality. The Compass turns the recommendations of the Draghi report into a roadmap for action, including measures to simplify access to European funds and reporting on sustainability, due diligence and...

The Galician group Inditex adopts a zero-waste and sustainability model in its canteens, applying measures that reduce environmental impact, but also costs. Among these measures are: buying from local producers and opting for "ugly" products, which are difficult to sell in the traditional market; reducing the use of plastic in their packaging; reuse of vegetable cleaning water for irrigation and cleaning...

The company Moeve intends to develop a project with an investment of 600 million euros in the creation of 30 biomethane plants in Spain, scheduled for 2030, located in Galicia, Catalonia and Andalusia. Each plant is expected to produce around 50 GWH per year, for a total of 250 GWh per year, contributing to the decarbonisation of the Spanish energy supply.

DataBeyond Technology, a Chinese company, announced a new hyperspectral technology with artificial intelligence to sort articles with fiber blends, facilitating the recycling of textiles. This technological advancement solves one of the most persistent challenges in the textile recycling industry: the separation of textiles with blends.

Aeroplanum Association – Alto Minho Aerodrome Association|Galicia, created in Alto Minho to boost the Cerval aerodrome and strengthen the connection with Galicia, created a working committee to install a "center of aeronautical and aerospace excellence" in Minho. The intention is for the future centre of excellence to integrate scientific, technological and academic initiatives, an industrial centre...

The Portuguese brand Salsa presents a limited edition of 100% biodegradable pieces, including threads and buttons, the result of four years of research. The limited edition consists of three models of jeans – two for women and one for men – and a unisex jacket, and each piece has been designed with selected materials to ensure its biodegradability, without compromising on quality or Salsa's characteristic...

The BioCircular Materials Alliance initiative, a Japanese initiative born in 2024 with the aim of preparing the textile and clothing industry for a more circular future, continues to expand, now having 22 companies, including Portuguese companies among its members, such as RDD. The overall objective of the initiative is to enable the transformation of bio-based waste, from industries such as textiles,...

The Spanish Transport Association has launched a comparative study of port traffic between Galicia and the North of Portugal. In this study, some proposals are presented to promote regional competitiveness, such as encouraging collaboration between ports, with the creation of a cross-border port cluster, the expansion of the hinterland, which implies the promotion of joint projects in the regions that...

A team of researchers from the School of Sciences of the University of Minho has developed an electrochemical biosensor capable of detecting and quantifying toxins and allergens present in fish and seafood, allowing the food industry to reformulate the way it performs its food safety tests, allowing decentralized analyses directly at the point of production. This sensor is the first to be able to identify...

The company Naturgy plans an investment of 500 million euros in the construction of a reversible hydroelectric power plant for hydroelectric production, on the Minho River, on the border between the North of Portugal and Galicia. This plant is in the planning phase and may only start operating in a decade.

Amalia Puga is one of the ten designers highlighted by Interiors Magazine in the aftermath of 2024 for her Proxecto Bolina, based in Galicia, a line of furniture that uses recycled fishing nets in its manufacture. In addition to the focus on circularity, the project aims to enhance the art and tradition of Galicia neteiras and pay tribute to the cultural heritage of the region.

Portuguese textile company J. Pereira Fernandes introduces a new probiotic-based solution to control the proliferation of allergen colonies, such as mites, in textiles, based on Devan's Purissimo NTL technology, represented in Portugal by NGC. Unlike traditionally used chemicals, which can be harsh, this approach is based on the introduction of "good bacteria", similar to what happens in probiotics...

The Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Next Portugal, has entered into a strategic agreement with Montepio Residences, which aims to install Production Units for Self-Consumption (UPAC) in six of the company's homes, promoting decarbonization and reducing energy costs. The new UPACs will be installed in Albergaria, Parede, Coimbra, Entrecampos (Lisbon), Montijo and Porto, totaling an installed capacity...

The Xunta de Galicia renews for 2025 the Renove plan, a financial support program for car change by the Galician population, with the aim of renewing the community's car park, which is on average 15.4 years old. With these supports they can be any type of car, including gaoline, electric and hybrid, as long as they do not exceed 120g of CO2 emitted. The implementation of this plan foresees the reduction...

Matosinhos City Council approves the construction of a center for the reuse of furniture, toys, textiles and electronic equipment - RECIRCULAR. The objective of this laboratory is to reuse different materials, namely electrical and electronic equipment, furniture, toys and textiles from the mobile ecocenters installed by the municipality and door-to-door collection. After their recovery, they will...

Portugal stood out in the renewable energy sector in 2024, reaching a historic milestone, with 80.4% of the energy generated and 71% of the electricity consumed in the country coming from renewable sources. The productive capacity of energy from renewable sources allows the country to serve its energy needs without depending on external resources, and puts it on the path to energy exports. In 2024,...

The Portuguese Government will allocate 40 million euros to specific tenders for the production of sustainable fuels (SAF) and sustainable aviation electrofuels (eSAF) for aviation. This bet stems from the good Portuguese performance in the production of renewable energy at affordable prices, and the Government says that there are already several expressions of interest from national and international...

On January 14, in Sintra, the protocol for the launch of ASA - Alliance for Sustainability in Portuguese Aviation, a coalition between several entities dedicated to the promotion of sustainable aviation to face the challenges of climate change and ensure that the sector prospers in a responsible, balanced and sustained way, was signed.

Galician company CUBE launches a new model of prefabricated house, the CUBE 350, which will have 350 m2 spread over two floors, with five bedrooms, an office, a gym and a living room of almost 40 m2. The company is committed to the use of sustainable materials and to reducing the time, cost and environmental impact of construction, by building the houses in its factory in A Coruña in full, later implanting...

The Zero Carbon Naval Roadmap Project (RNCZ) is a pioneering initiative aimed at outlining a plan for the environmental sustainability of the naval industry in Portugal, promoted by Fórum Oceano and CEVAL - Alto Minho Business Confederation. The project is intended to help the sector reduce around 14,700 tons of CO2 per year between 2025 and 2050.

The architectural project of the Redeiras building of the University of Vigo will be the only representative of Galicia at the Venice Architecture Biennale, in May 2025. This building was born from the rehabilitation of three ruins and is a commitment to the use of local and sustainable materials, with a large use of wood as the main raw material.

The Xunta de Galicia presents a strategic training plan with an investment of 7.5 million euros in sectors critical to economic development, such as shipbuilding, automotive, ICT, construction and renewable energy. The objective is to meet the specific qualification needs of the Galician productive fabric, with flexible training and aligned with the real needs of the market. Among the key themes of...

The Novo Sendeiro project foresees the construction of 400 homes in the Labañou neighborhood in A Coruña under the aegis of sustainability. The architectural project was prepared collaboratively, with the participation of neighbors, universities and associations, and aims to create a sustainable, accessible urbanization connected with the maritime environment. The project already has the provisional...

AERTEC and Tecnobit-Grupo Oseía will lead an R&D+I programme in Galicia, within the framework of the Civil UVAs Initiative, to consolidate the Galicia region in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, developing innovative technologies aimed at public services and strengthening collaboration between companies and local entities. The program covers eight projects that include the development of...

Endutex, a textile company located in the North of Portugal, is committed to sustainability and circularity through the implementation of software that allows calculating the life cycle of the materials used, allowing a rigorous analysis of the carbon footprint, and investing in more sustainable raw materials, such as recycled yarns, organic cotton and bio-PVC, a more ecological alternative based on...

TAP Air Portugal, and its regional flight subsidiary Portugália Airlines, have achieved the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, an environmental certification that reaffirms its commitment to the adoption of sustainable and responsible practices in the aviation sector. TAP's other environmental commitment initiatives are the Sustainable Cabin project, a project to recycle waste generated...

The 7th Progress Report of ELPRE - Coordination Group of the Long-Term Strategy for the Renovation of Buildings was presented, in which results are presented for the second half of 2024 regarding the decarbonization of buildings in Portugal, highlighting a reduction in primary energy consumption and CO2 emissions and an increase in the production of renewable energy. There is also an increase in the...

Galicia receives a new industrial plant - STLA Small - in Vigo, for the production of B-segment electric cars (small cars), as a result of the entry into Spain of Leapmotor, a Stellantis joint venture in China.

The second edition of the National Circular Cities Initiative (InC2) was launched, whose objective is to support and empower municipalities in the urban transition to the circular economy. There will be four main themes: Urbanism and rehabilitation; Efficient use of resources; Urban-rural relations; and Urban water cycle. The work methodology is inspired by the European URBACT Programme and the partnerships...

As part of the Upcycling the Oceans and Circular Seas projects, more than 10,000 kg of marine litter were collected on the Galician coast in 2023, with a total volume of 108 cubic meters.

In 2025, the Government will change the classification of olive pits from waste to by-product, similar to what is already happening in Spain. Thus, olive pits can now be used for commercial purposes, based on their transformation and recovery, for biomass production and energy recovery, but also for the manufacture of new products, such as pillows.

The company Steam Power, located in Vila do Conde, creates biofuel from agricultural waste, supplying several companies in the region, such as Secil, Lactogal, Corticeira Amorim, Lameirinho and J.F. Almeida. This fuel production system has lower costs, zero CO2 emissions and has a higher calorific value.

The Xunta de Galicia will allocate 11.7 million euros to support local entities in the optimization of urban waste management, with a special focus on the recycling and valuing of bio-waste and textile waste.

As part of the Limpocean project, 1,171 kg of garbage were collected in 2024 from the beaches of Costa da Morte, in Galicia. 44 awareness-raising actions and 17 workshops on the theme of environmental preservation were also organized, with the participation of 1,724 people.

A new textile waste sorting and sorting unit will be built in Galicia, in the Complejo Medioambiental de Sogama. It is expected to go into operation in June 2026.

The Portuguese National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 (PNEC) was launched on December 3rd, and has some innovative guidelines, such as the new line of action "promoting a low-carbon diet". The PNEC 2030 refers to the creation of a national strategy to promote the consumption of vegetable protein, namely legumes, training training and the reinforcement of the offer of plant-based meals in public canteens,...

In 2025, work will begin on the construction and opening of 11 biogas production plants from animal excrement, from the agricultural sector, with an estimated production of one million tons of energy per year.

Creation of an international cross-border network - Portugal and Spain - with the aim of boosting the agricultural and food sector towards sustainability and digital transition. The network integrates more than 50 institutions, including companies, business associations and government organizations.

A new National Food Strategy has been launched in Spain, which aims to promote sustainability in the sector, through the consumption of ecological products, the fight against food waste and support for family farming. It also aims to strengthen rural areas and competitiveness, promote healthy eating and enhance innovation and technology.

The company TotalEnergies completes the construction of a solar park for self-consumption in Galicia, belonging to the company Pasek, a company that produces, treats and sells minerals. 750 photovoltaic solar modules were installed.

Leroy Merlin Portugal has launched the Home Index, a tool that allows you to assess the degree of sustainability of home and construction products marketed by the group. The score of each product reflects its environmental impact and can be consulted in Leroy Merlin's physical stores, as well as on the website and app, creating a key resource in the selection of materials for the end consumer, but...

New Portuguese legislation obliges municipalities to separately collect three new fractions of municipal waste: textiles, small amounts of hazardous waste and waste from furniture and other bulky objects. This obligation comes into force on January 1, 2025.

The company 3G Resins, from Vieira do Minho, is a company that produces sustainable furniture for hotels and gardens, using thermoplastic resins as raw material. In December 2024, it won the Portugal Inspirador award awarded by Negócios, Correio da Manhã and CMTV with the support of Banco Santander and the knowledge partners Informa DB, Accenture and Nova SBE.

On December 16, in Madrid, Galicia received the Premio Viajar al Destino Sostenible del Año, in recognition of the sustainability measures it practices in the tourism, restaurant and hotel sector.

Project Be@t, promoted by CITEVE, aims to create new fibers for the textile industry, more sustainable and circular, based on the recycling of textiles and the use of pineapple, banana, hemp and flax waste for the production of new fibers.

A new brand of plant-based food products - Vanetta Food - has emerged, which aims to create 100% plant-based products, alternatives to meat, based on Galician cuisine. The brand intends to invest in internationalization to Portugal in 2025.

The JPS Cork Group, headquartered in Santa Maria da Feira, launches a new product - cork capsulated stoppers. These capsulated stoppers, with a high-density cork capsule, are intended for the sustainable luxury segment, and differentiate themselves by allowing full recycling - something so far unattainable in a market dominated by plastic and wood.

On December 12th, CITEVE presented, in webinar format, the 2024 Textile and Clothing Sector (STV) Sustainability Report. "There was an increased commitment by STV companies to ESG reporting, as well as an increase in the reporting of indicators and an improvement in the quality of the information provided," highlights Assunção Mesquita, CITEVE's responsible for preparing the report.

The Cervecerías Circulares project, promoted by the company Estrella Galicia, ends 2024 with more than 700 participating establishments. The project is based on the implementation and adoption of several sustainability and circularity measures by the participating establishments, with the attribution of a seal of excellence to places with the highest environmental performance.

The company Sogama has started a pilot project that combines artificial intelligence and economic incentives to promote recycling. The project is based on the placement of smart yellow recycling bins that use advanced acoustic techniques and AI algorithms to identify plastics, cans, ..., ensuring the correct classification of the garbage deposited. The system allows those who deposit garbage to be...

The German company Lufthansa Technick will open a repair plant for engine parts and aircraft components in Santa Maria da Feira in 2026.

An entirely Portuguese satellite - AEROS-MH1 - was launched, which allows the observation and monitoring of the Portuguese oceans, helping, for example, to control protected species and ensure the preservation of the ocean floor. The project is called Aeros Constellation and involved a consortium led by Thales Edisoft Portugal and consisting of CEiiA, +Atlantic CoLAB, Spin.Works, dstelecom, Air Centre,...

Minsait has teamed up with 13EST Green SL (Eco-cars Group) to design an innovative solution to reduce fuel consumption, pollutant emissions and noise pollution from combustion engines that use gasoline, diesel, biodiesel or bioethanol. This solution involves the application of a fuel catalyst device that optimizes combustion by acting on the molecular disposition of the fuel, resulting in a more efficient...

The Monstro Lixo project of the Professional School of Vila do Conde won the 3rd edition of the contest "Movimento Faz Pelo Planeta" by Eletrão, in the Association/NGO category. The project aims to raise awareness in the school community of the three R's policy: reduce, reuse and recycle, creating giant monsters of garbage and didactic games, in a union between education, art and sustainability.

The company BIRDMIND, from Pontevedra, launches a new product - RiceTab - built from rice husk waste that can be applied to the coating and insulation of buildings, as well as to the construction of furniture.

The Smart Waste Portugal Association and Rádio Observador launch a new podcast dedicated to the debate on sustainability and circular economy. Over the course of 12 episodes, 24 guests will explore some of the most pertinent topics related to circularity and sustainability, such as zero waste and the crucial role of ecodesign and smart design.

The Association of Wood and Furniture Industries of Portugal launches the DECARBWOOD project, whose objective is to design a roadmap for the decarbonization of the wood and furniture sector in Portugal.

Xunta de Galicia discloses that it will allocate around 230 million euros, by 2027, to the automotive sector to enhance the transformation of the sector towards electric mobility, promoting decarbonization and a green factory model.

As part of the RRRCICLO – Circular Economy initiative, in Guimarães, textile waste deposit containers are being placed in schools that will later be recovered by the company To Be Green.

New Portuguese Centre of Excellence in the Sea area, which will aim at "research and development in the areas of offshore renewable energies, deep sea monitoring, environmental impact assessment of human activities at sea or offshore aquaculture." "The activity of the Center of Excellence will focus on: promoting scientific advances; create conditions for greater cooperation between academia, business...

On November 19th, the Innovation Contest promoted by the company Sinerxia took place in Ames, where three projects in the area of sustainability were highlighted. The first aims to reuse fishing by-products for the food sector, the second, also from the food sector, aims to innovate in the field of multitrophic aquaculture, and the third promises to use AI to collect waste in aquatic ecosystems, promoting...

The project "EcoFishVal – Integrated strategy for the valorization of fish by-products towards a Zero Waste approach", from the University of Minho, aims to take advantage of ocean resources, focusing on the development and optimization of innovative processes for extracting hydroxyapatite from fish by-products, and an integrated solution for the residual fraction, implementing anaerobic digestion...

International project led by the University of Porto that aims to enable companies in the furniture sector to create solutions for smart homes, accessible (designed, in particular, for the elderly) and sustainable (green/eco-houses).

Telespazio Ibérica is testing the use of unmanned drones for forest surveillance missions in Galicia, with the aim of monitoring and protecting habitats and biodiversity, preventing forest fires, protecting species and assessing the impact of human structures and operations on the ecosystem.

New project of the Municipality of Guimarães that aims to reduce food waste in the local restaurant sector. The project "aims to provide free packaging that allows customers to take what is left of their food home, avoiding food waste".

Creation of ECO-AERO, an aerospace innovation ecosystem in Spain, which brings together various entities in the sector (some of them based in Galicia). It aims to promote R&D+I in the aeronautical sector, with a particular focus on its sustainability and environmental impact.

The 10th edition of Expomecânica took place in Porto, an international fair dedicated to the second-hand car trade sector. The event featured exhibitors from 14 countries, with many of them coming from Galicia, Spain.

Presentation of a strategic plan for the blue economy in Galicia, focusing on the protection, management and responsible use of marine resources, renewable energy and blue biotechnology, and the modernization and sustainability of the fisheries sector and the processing of seafood products.

Ten restaurants in Poio started a pilot project for door-to-door collection of organic waste, using material that was provided to them free of charge by Concello. In addition to the material, the restoration professionals will also have mentoring and technical monitoring for the implementation of the project.

Xunta de Galicia will allocate around 53 million euros to support companies in efficient and sustainable waste management, in order to move towards a circular economy model. There is support for the selective collection of bio-waste, oils and textiles, as well as for the improvement of infrastructure.

Expansion of the Upcycling the Oceans project, promoted by FundaciónEcoalf y Ecoembes, with the participation of the ports of Marín and Vigo. This project aims to collect marine waste, in particular from fishing, and transform it into anoraks and fashion accessories.

The Portuguese Government launches ASA - Alliance for Sustainability in Aviation, an initiative that brings together the scientific community, NGOs, the aeronautical and fuel industry, carriers and public institutes with responsibilities in the sector, with a view to promoting the development of innovative responses for sustainable aviation, with an emphasis on decarbonization.

Portuguese Government launches National Roadmap for the Decarbonization of Aviation (RONDA) with the aim of promoting the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as an integral part of decarbonization and energy transition strategies, as well as innovation and the adoption of more efficient or alternative propulsion systems, aiming to reduce aircraft emissions and noise, fostering...

SGRU company Resíduos do Nordeste inaugurates a new Waste Sorting Center in Bragança. This infrastructure "makes it possible to respond to the increase in the annual quantities of selective collection, to directly sort recyclable materials, and then send them to the recycling industry."

Establishment of a partnership between the Portuguese institute Fibrenamics and the North American institute MIT for the development of two projects aimed at the use of fishing nets, algae, wood and cannon for the production of fibers for application in civil construction, health and satellites. At the construction level, these fibers, obtained from marine waste, can be applied in the sustainable construction...

Project of FEUGA - Fundación Empresa Universidad Gallega whose objective is to reuse whey (a by-product of the cheese industry) for the production of a new range of food products (e.g. energy bars), through its treatment and combination with chestnut flour.

HYDEA is a project led by the Fundación Centro Texnolóxico de Eficiencia e Sostenibilidad de Eficiencia Energética, from Vigo, with the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and APDL as partners in Portugal, which will present an interactive map that identifies new technologies for the use of hydrogen in the operation of the ports of Brest (France), Leixões (Portugal), Vigo and Seville...

The Redes de España Project is an initiative of Cepesca, CTAG and FNCP that aims to collect fishing waste (e.g. discarded nets) and transform it into raw material to be used in the naval, aeronautical and automotive sectors.

Porto Ambiente, within the scope of the Eco Porto project – Centre for Circularity of the City of Porto, promoted a workshop for the recovery of old furniture, from the ecocentres of the municipality of Porto, in order to put into practice the concept of circular economy, in openness with the community.

Galician company Hijos de Rivera creates furniture for terraces and gardens made from recycled materials, namely wooden pallets and aluminum profiles.

Galician company that transforms textile waste, using all the discarded piece, into furniture.

Crisalion Mobility presents INTEGRITY, an all-electric prototype aircraft, with a range of 100km and capacity for one pilot and five passengers

Auchan Retail Portugal has renewed the 'Sustainable Production, Responsible Consumption' seal awarded by the National Commission to Combat Food Waste (CNCDA). This award reflects the retailer's commitment to reducing food waste and promoting sustainable practices. In 2024, Auchan managed to save 488 tons in circular economy products, surpassing the 2023 figure of 138 tons. Additionally, with regard...

The Galician company Alén Space, based in Nigrán, will launch an orbiting spacecraft in June with a new system that makes maritime communications safer and more accurate. Called Satmar — a pragmatic reference to the acronym for satellite and its maritime function — the nanosatellite was designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Galicia with funding from Ports 4.0, an innovation initiative of...

The Águas de Portugal Group (AdP) will move forward with four new innovation projects, within the scope of the second edition of the AdP Proactive Innovation Competition, with the aim of strengthening the efficiency of operations, promoting the circular economy and contributing to energy and carbon neutrality. The projects will be developed by consortia formed by several companies in the AdP universe,...

In Galicia, the Autofem association emerges, an association that aims to promote gender equality in the Galician automotive sector, a sector that is still hypermasculinized. The association's strategic objectives are to raise awareness, promote equality, create support networks, give visibility to the work of women in the automotive industry and promote a gender perspective in training.

A partnership protocol was signed between a Portuguese company - Fundilusa - and a Spanish company - JC Navalips -, both in the shipbuilding sector, for the development of new solutions for the modernization of the sector.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved new global rules to cut emissions, seeking to achieve zero emissions by 2050. The approval of the IMO Net-Zero Framework took place at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), which took place from 7 to 11 April, and is the first in the world to combine mandatory emission limits and GHG prices across an entire...

The Portuguese knitwear company Lurdes Sampaio recorded a 20% growth in sales, due to its latest collection of products based on natural and sustainable fibers, such as kapok, hemp, nettle, seacell and lyocell. The new collection maintains the brand's identity principles - quality knitwear, rich textures, careful finishes and a continuous commitment to sustainability.