ACCIONA | BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL
We are a global group that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions, especially in renewable energy. Our business spans the entire value chain, from design and construction through to operation and maintenance.
Our goal is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing technical excellence and innovation to all of our projects to design a better planet. We are committed to contributing to the economic and social development of the communities in which we operate.
At ACCIONA we are championing a different way of doing business that promotes the welfare of society and the planet, going beyond economic interests. We invest in sustainable projects that make the world a better place.
Building a wind farm in Alberta (Canada) presents a unique technical and logistical challenge — but also a major opportunity. In an environment defined by extreme temperatures and demanding terrain, ACCIONA Energía has demonstrated its ability to adapt and innovate, bringing its largest wind farm in North America to life. Would you like to find out how they made it happen?
The Aldoga Solar Farm, driven by ACCIONA Energía, is leveraging Australian steel to deliver clean energy that will drive a more sustainable—and local—industry.
The Adelaide Desalination Plant in South Australia has empowered the region to withstand droughts and meet the water needs of its population year-round.
Today, Cebu city home to an incredible engineering work which is once more putting the Philippines on the map, and the route to progress and improved communications. That is, the Cebu bridge built by ACCIONA.
ACCIONA has begun virtualizing its tunneling operations. This process allows real-time monitoring and optimization of tunnel boring machine operations without needing to be physically present, using technologies like virtual reality headsets.
Andreu Hernández Roset is a technical support specialist at ACCIONA Energía in the US. A lover of machines, electricity and the natural world, he has found a way to bring all three together through his work on wind farms.
Amal Khalid Deafulla is a chemical engineer at the Water business of ACCIONA in Qatar. She dreamed of becoming a process controller and practicing as an engineer—but had to overcome numerous professional and cultural hurdles to make it happen.
Christian Balic is ACCIONA’s Substructures and Land Manager in the Philippines. His role has allowed him to fulfil a long-held dream: to build an international career while contributing to society.
Tala Khalil is a Junior Engineer at ACCIONA in Infrastructure in Canada. Born in Syria and a citizen of the world, both in her education and her professional life she has always sought challenges aligned with sustainability and an international outlook.
Larissa De Araujo Casassa is a Site Engineer at ACCIONA in Australia. Passionate about learning new things, she has managed to grow as an engineer by taking on roles in different positions, sectors and countries—all within the same company.
We support the achievement United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, which address the greatest challenges facing humanity.
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
Over 2.000 million people in the world live without access to a basic drinking water service, and 3,6 billion have no access to a basic sanitation service, resulting in avoidable deaths, chronic disease, fewer hours of education and low productivity.
ACCIONA has positioned itself as a key player in the water treatment sector. Its innovative management seeks to resolve the challenges with respect to the shortage of water resources.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
One in eight people still lack access to electricity. To ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, the use of renewable energy has to increase from the current 25% to 38% by 2025.
ACCIONA is leading the corporate fight to mitigate the effects of the climate emergency and accelerate change towards a decarbonised energy model. We are the largest 100 % clean energy company in the world.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Economic growth, social advancement and action against the climate emergency depend largely on investment in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development and technological progress. Today, about 1 billion people live more than 2 km from a roadway, 940 million live without electricity, and 663 million lack improved drinking water sources.
ACCIONA participates in the entire infrastructure construction value chain, from the identification of opportunity, design and execution, to the operation and maintenance of the constructed works, using the most advanced and innovative techniques.
Performance quality and safety are two of the criteria that maximize the company's value proposal in the development of large infrastructure projects and that differentiate it from other competitors in the construction field.
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Today, cities represent 3 % of the planet's surface and concentrate more than 50 % of the population. A figure that will rise to 70 % by 2050. In addition, cities generate more than 80 % of the world's gross domestic product (GDP).
In addition to facilitating access to essential services for life - such as energy and water - ACCIONA contributes to making cities places of productive well-being in which to live, favouring people's socio-economic development.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
The generation and use of energy accounts for 74 % of total greenhouse gas emissions in the world. This activity is the largest contributor to global warming. Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and other low-carbon technologies will continue to be essential to meet the emerging needs of humanity and to minimize their negative impact on the environment.
ACCIONA considers the fight against climate change and its effects to be a strategic priority. The company works to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in order to contribute to the progress of society and respond to the main challenges of sustainable development in the areas of infrastructure, water and energy, leading the transition to a low-carbon economy.