The municipality of Alter do Chão, part of the Urban Waste Management System run by Valnor, a company of the EGF Group, has been consolidating the selective collection of bio-waste as a fundamental pillar of its sustainable waste management strategy, recording consistent growth since the service was first implemented in November 2023, and has already become a national benchmark. In the first year, the monthly average stood at 4 tonnes of bio-waste collected. In 2024, this figure rose to an average of 19 tonnes per month, climbing to 26 tonnes in 2025 and reaching, by 2026, an average of 27 tonnes per month, representing a 42% increase over two years.

Selective collection maintains positive trend and energy produced from waste exceeds 500 GWh. EGF, the leader in urban waste treatment and recovery in Portugal, recorded significant progress in its main operational indicators in 2025, particularly in the treatment and recovery of biowaste and selective collection, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation and operational efficiency.

Valorlis is fully committed to restoring normal selective collection circuits at recycling points, seeking to ensure, as quickly as possible, their availability to populations affected by the severe weather caused by Storm Kristin.

The fourth edition of Safety Global Stand Down took place today across the Mota-Engil Group. This global halt in operations aimed to reinforce the fight against accidents, promoting a Global Safety Break dedicated to reflection and awareness of safety standards and good practices at work.

The Mota-Engil Group is deeply saddened to announce that António Mota, the Group's long-standing leader who served as its chairman for more than 27 years, from 1995 to January 2023, passed away this morning in the city of Porto. Today we bid farewell to an extraordinary man, a visionary entrepreneur who leaves behind a unique legacy, known for his humanistic spirit and solidarity with society, and the mark he left on everyone who knew him.

The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2025 takes place between November 22nd and 30th, with a special focus on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), a rapidly growing stream with a strong environmental impact. The initiative also aims to promote the essential principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling, encouraging citizens, public and private entities to adopt more sustainable practices.