• Accelerating Decarbonization

  • Valuing Biodiversity and Water

  • Managing with ESG criteria

  • Promoting Circularity

  • Enhancing Human Development

  • Committed with Tomorrow, for our People, for our planet

    Paulo Azevedo
    Paulo Azevedo
    (CHAIRMAN LETTER, COMMITTED WITH TOMORROW 2023)
    “Working together for sustainable and responsible value creation – Shaping tomorrow, today.”

    Sustainable and
    responsible value creation

    The dependence of our companies on natural capital, and how directly or indirectly they have the potential to change or contribute to the transformation of natural habitats, leads us to prioritize and contribute to the global commitment to creating positive impact. Sonae’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and the Global Compact is permanent. At the moment we must be more inclusive, create points of dialogue that unite different perspectives and work in partnership with our stakeholders to create long-term value.

    People and Planet

    We aim to develop our activity within the planetary boundaries, in
    a regenerative, just and fair way, pursuing the development of our
    people and communities.
    Cláudia Azevedo
    Cláudia Azevedo
    (CEO LETTER, COMMITTED WITH TOMORROW 2023)
    “We will continue to drive growth and work together to create a better tomorrow for all.”

    Legacy of a better tomorrow for all

    Sonae has a long legacy in sustainability, with a pioneering and visionary role in compromising and balancing the business with nature and recognizing the fundamental role of education in social equity.

    It is a time not to give up and act promptly, to make increasingly bold decisions that take us out of our comfort zone. We have the power to influence the course of the future of our planet.

    At Sonae we make it happen with the ambition and belief of the expected positive impact, and because it is the right way to do business: We do what is right. We are here to create today, the future we all want and need.

    Where we are

    2019
    2020
    2021
    2022
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    72%

    reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging

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    NA

    trees financed for arborization

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    -12%

    decrease of GHG emissions 
(2022 vs. 2018)

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    NA

    of women in leadership positions

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    11m€

    invested in community support

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    73%

    reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging

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    103.356

    trees financed for arborization

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    -28% (COVID)

    decrease of GHG emissions 
(2022 vs. 2018)

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    36%

    of women in leadership positions

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    13m€

    invested in community support

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    74%

    reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging

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    81.999

    trees financed for arborization

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    -16%

    decrease of GHG emissions 
(2022 vs. 2018)

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    37%

    of women in leadership positions

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    21m€

    invested in community support

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    80%

    reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging

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    88.545

    trees financed for arborization

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    -24%

    decrease of GHG emissions (2022 vs 2018)

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    39%

    of women in leadership positions

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    31m€

    invested in community support