- The energy company has met and exceeded the target set more than three years ago in its Positive Motion strategy to withdraw 20% less freshwater in water-stressed areas where it operates in Spain
- It has now set a more ambitious annual freshwater withdrawal reduction goal of 25% by 2028 and has extended the target to future projects related to green molecules and its industrial parks in Brazil, Canada, and China
- Moeve recently revalidated its rating as a leading company in water management for the sixth year in a row, achieving the highest score in the sector according to the independent agency CDP
Moeve has successfully achieved its goal of reducing freshwater withdrawal in water-stressed areas where it operates in Spain — Palos de la Frontera (Huelva), San Roque (Cádiz), and Tenerife —managing to use 21% less of this resource compared to 2019. After delivering on this commitment, the company has now set a new, more ambitious goal for 2028, which now also involves its future projects related to green molecules and the rest of its industrial centers worldwide.
As one of the pillars of its Circular Economy strategy, Moeve managed to reduce its annual freshwater withdrawal by 3,300,000 m3 in 2025 compared to 2019, which is equivalent to the capacity of about 1,300 Olympic swimming pools. This 21% reduction in areas considered to be water-stressed in Spain is a 1% improvement on the original target of 20%, which reflects the energy company's commitment to responsible consumption.
Looking ahead to 2028, Moeve has set a target to reduce annual freshwater withdrawal by 25%, also versus 2019 levels, but with the ambition of involving the entire company globally. This includes its plants located in Brazil, Canada, and China, as well as those in Spain, and future industrial centers linked to green molecules as part of its Positive Motion strategy.
"The company has achieved this important water withdrawal reduction milestone in line with its Positive Motion strategy to provide positive value to the communities where it operates. Water is one of the three pillars of our Circular Economy strategy, alongside biodiversity and waste recovery. We not only minimize our environmental footprint but also give a second life to third-party waste by integrating it into our production, taking firm steps towards a circular business model."
Mar Perrote, director of Health and Safety, Environment, and Quality at Moeve
Moeve has met its target through specific investments, operational excellence initiatives, and awareness campaigns that have resulted in significant savings. The energy company also has two industrial projects that have helped maximize water reuse and optimize consumption, such as its new reuse plant in San Roque and the liquid effluent treatment plant improvement project in La Rábida. To drive its strategy forward, the energy company has created a Water Management Committee, made up of a multidisciplinary and cross-functional team of professionals that promotes innovation and excellence in water management.
In 2023, Moeve became one of the first companies to obtain AENOR certification for its Circular Economy strategy, which includes water as one of its fundamental pillars. In addition, for the sixth year in a row, the energy company has obtained the "Leadership" rating (A-) for water management, positioning itself as a frontrunner among the 62 sector companies evaluated globally, according to the independent agency CDP.
