16
beaches in Almeria
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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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.
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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.
The services business of ACCIONA performs mechanical sieving work of sand, levelling of beaches, disinfection, cleaning of water sheets, emptying of containers and waste paper bins, mechanical sweeping and washing of walkways, and transportation of waste at a total of 16 beaches in the town of Almería.
ACCIONA applies its quality, environmental and sustainability policy in all its procedures, such as the use of machines and electrical vehicles to minimise CO2 emissions and to contribute to the sustainable development of the coast of Calpe.
General information
- Customer: Almeria Municipal Council
- Commencement of contract: 2015
- Location: Almeria, Spain
- Services: maintenance and conservation of beaches
- Magnitudes: 16 beaches in Almeria
Keeping the beaches of Almeria pristine and clean
Experience
Guardians of an ancient treasure
There is a story of an Arab Sultan who hid a priceless treasure during the Christian siege of Almeria. The city, founded by Abd-ar-Rahman III in 955 AD, was in its last days as the Muslim territory Al-Andalus before surrendering to the Castile crown in 1489. As legend has it, the Governor hid his precious jewels in an underwater cave at Cabo de Gata...