{"id":277417,"date":"2024-02-08T13:03:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T12:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ferrovial.com\/connected-to-nature\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:02:32","slug":"connected-to-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ferrovial.com\/en-us\/cintra\/sustainability\/connected-to-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Connected to Nature"},"content":{"rendered":" \n \n
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    To mitigate natural risks, our Toll Roads’ division, Cintra, and our Core Portfolio adhere to our Sustainability Policy<\/a> and support our Strategic Sustainability Plan<\/a> and the Horizon 24 Plan<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These strategies have been thoughtfully developed to consider global-macro trends, social challenges, new mobility trends, technological factors, including the energy transition and digitalization, and environmental concerns like climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/m-wysiwig>\n\n\n\n

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    Focused on 4 Key Areas<\/h3><\/div>\n

    Decarbonizing our Portfolio<\/c-icon><\/h4><\/div>
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    Developing efficient roadways that enable and enhance low-carbon mobility by minimizing congestion is just the first step in developing and operating sustainable infrastructure.  Using less, more efficiently throughout the entire lifecycle not only benefits the communities we operate but can generate cost savings and protect asset value in the long run. To date, our decarbonization efforts have focused on three key areas:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Project Fleets (Scope 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Scope 1 emissions primarily reflect the vehicle fleets in use at our Core projects<\/strong>. In 2023, we began studying the optimal rate of EV adoption across the entire portfolio to aid in this transition. Factors such as the mix of owned and leased vehicles, where they are in their life cycle, and the availability of EVs that meet each project\u2019s specific operational needs are considered.  Current EV adopters, such as the 407 ETR<\/a>, have given us useful data and real-life feedback to help guide decision making at other projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Project Energy Use (Scope 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Transitioning our portfolio to clean energy is key to mitigating scope 2 emissions. As of 2023, 70.5% of our Core projects have implemented 100% renewably sourced energy. In addition, 37.5% of our Core portfolio have installed solar panels to reduce grid dependency. In 2023, these panels generated 369,300 kWh of power for use in administrative buildings and maintenance facilities. In addition to sourcing renewably sourced energy, we are exploring ways to increase energy efficiency. To date, 71,5% of the lighting across our entire portfolio has been updated to LED. Read LBJ Solar panel<\/strong> story here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Vehicle Emissions from Roadway Use (Scope 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Globally, 24% of greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the transportation sector.  Of that, roughly four-fifths is generated from roadway vehicles.  While the EV transition has been gaining traction at an accelerated pace over the last few years, the full adoption of EV and low carbon vehicles will take time.  Until then, Cintra\u2019s Managed Lane and multi-modal approach can support community members in choosing the most fuel-efficient option for their trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n