Sustainability in Action

We are proud to be part of Europe’s transition to a low-waste, high-value economy. Through our sophisticated waste management programs and technologies, we aim to drastically reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators. Instead, we focus on recovering valuable materials and redirecting them back into the economy, minimizing environmental impact while supporting economic growth.

Our partnerships with local governments and businesses across Central and Eastern Europe allow us to implement solutions that fit the specific needs of each region. Whether it’s enhancing recycling programs in urban centers or supporting rural areas in managing their waste sustainably, we tailor our approach to ensure that no resource is wasted.

We are committed to sustainable development

Our contribution to the 2030 Agenda

Thanks to the development and implementation of its CSR Policy, our company has internalised and included these commitments in our business model and actively participates in its contribution, in line with the 2030 Agenda.

The activities undertaken by the FCC Environment CEE Group, taking into account each of its different business lines, contribute mainly to the following SDGs:

GOAL 4: Quality Education ➔ Environmental Awareness Projects

• Since 1997, FCC Environment CEE has been offering its own Ecological Education Programme for schools and businesses.
• 124,000 children are involved in those educational programmes every year.
• More than 50,000 tons of paper collected thanks to recycling competitions.
• More than 30 excursions and events for the younger generation have been organized annually at our plants.

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

• Using remediation methods we clean around 110,000 m3 of polluted underground water per year.
• 2,040,111,000 litres of water are saved in the production process as a primary resource.
• We clean leachate water from landfills bringing it back for further use.

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

• Production of renewable energy at our plants in [2025]: 192 GWh generated annually at our Waste-to-Energy plants (source: internal operating data)

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• Using innovative waste management solutions we contribute to reducing the environmental burdens of cities.
• Through continuous maintenance of green and public spaces FCC CEE improves quality of life for citizens.

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• We force implementation of sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
• We substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.

GOAL 13: Climate Action

• With our remediation methods we contribute to the reduction of climate-related hazards and natural disasters.