19,000
Equivalent Population
Indirect management of this service, through a utility concession for drinking water supply and sewer systems
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
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 billionhave 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.
CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
The generation and use of energy accounts for 35 % 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.
ACCIONA will perform the management of the water cycle, as well as commercial service. In addition, by using cutting-edge technologies, it will be possible to improve infrastructures so that they are more environmentally efficient and sustainable.
With this award, ACCIONA has cemented its position in the water management market of Murcia, where it already manages the municipalities of Molina de Segura, Archena, Ceutí and Lorqui, which, together with La Unión make up a total served population of more than 120,000 inhabitants.
General Information
- Location: La Unión, Murcia, Spain
- Contract type: Water supply and sanitation
- Equivalent population: 19,000 inhabitants