At present, caring for the environment is a topic that has gone from being a fashion to a necessity for everyone. Society is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of protecting our planet, and in response, companies are adopting more sustainable practices in their operations, as their environmental impact is increasingly relevant to consumers, who are more likely to purchase such products and services. Let’s look for those that don’t harm the planet.
For this reason, companies are incorporating sustainability into their business strategy and taking initiatives that promote environmental protection. Proof of this is that they are investing in renewable energy to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as working on waste management and recycling to reduce the amount of waste they generate.
These environmental sustainability actions not only benefit the environment, but can also improve the company’s image and increase its competitiveness in the market, but are a company that wants to go a long way and make a difference in society. It’s about Enel Mexico! But what is he doing? We tell you!
Environmental sustainability projects of Enel México
Enel México—a leader in renewable energy—has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to caring for the environment and protecting the ecosystems in which it operates. In addition to its work in the development of renewable energy, the company has undertaken several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability.
One of its primary objectives, said Teresa Mijangos, environmental specialist at Enel México, is the collective creation of new ways of thinking that connect and respect ecosystems, with the scientific community and interest groups to develop policies and practices. Works in partnership with. Environment
For this reason, the company has an environmental department, which is in charge of coordinating and supervising all phases of its environmental sustainability projects. In addition, a detailed analysis of the environmental impacts of each project is carried out, identifying their long-term limitations.
Furthermore, they actively participate with authorities and interest groups to develop and implement policies, both internally and abroad, that protect the ecosystems in which their plants are located. Thanks to these initiatives, the company has demonstrated its commitment to caring for the environment and has established a sustainability model that other companies can follow and that focuses on creating value for all the stakeholders with whom they engage. Let’s cooperate.
This is how Enel México carries out its projects…
As a company, Enel focuses on the implementation of environmental sustainability activities that have a long-term impact. For which he has developed a methodology of four main measures:
- Avoid: This includes preventing potential impacts within an ecosystem and its biodiversity through early changes to projects such as zoning reviews and siting decisions.
- Reduce: It focuses on reducing the duration of the environmental impact. For example, by relocating and protecting flora and fauna from the areas where they were found so that they can follow their ecological succession in the ecosystem.
- restore: Long-term projects are being sought to leave the site in the same condition in which it was found.
- To compensate: Its purpose is to counteract the effects that have taken place in spite of all the efforts made in the previous measures.
This ecological sequence is used in all its projects, as it is adapted to plan and implement effective measures that prevent, reduce and counteract negative impacts on the ecosystem and its biodiversity. And then let’s take a look at how successful you’ve been with this method.
1. Golden Eagle in Palo Alto, Jalisco
As part of its environmental sustainability projects, Enel has implemented monitoring since the growth stage to determine the number of golden eagle individuals in the area and their degree of reproductive maturity. This has made it possible to make an updated inventory of the eagles present in the area and to identify the presence of individuals in the breeding stage, which indicates that the species has adapted to the environment in which it is found.
Although it has been suggested that the presence of wind turbines may have negative effects on birds, the company’s studies have made it possible to observe how eagles have developed a certain ability to adapt to these devices. Thanks to this, we have continued to study the relationship that these birds have with renewable energy projects.
It is important to highlight that, for Enel, it is not only a question of determining the number of golden eagle individuals present in the project area, but also of understanding what is happening to the species in the project and how certain behaviors are a Adapting to an environment that is constantly changing. In other words, it is always sought to go beyond the current status of species in order to propose solutions that prioritize their care.
2. Uma xusul and Uta stansburiana lizards in Villanueva, Coahuila
The company decided to carry out one of its environmental sustainability plans in this city as these two species of lizards are found only in this area and play a fundamental role in the ecosystem. And, as Teresa Mijangos points out, “While it is true that any project in general can have an impact on biodiversity, assessing the actual impact and working with academic institutions to learn and understand the behavior of these species Forging alliances is important.”
In this sense, the initiative has focused on knowing not only the number of lizards in the area, but also their habits and behaviors in comparison to a protected natural area to understand how they are adapted to the project and if it is possible. that it could be a conservation habitat for them.
To achieve this goal, Enel is working with some of the most recognized herpetology laboratories nationally. Furthermore, the results of this study could have important implications for the planning and execution of future construction ideas and contribute to the understanding of how species can adapt to changes in their habitat.
3. Afforestation of local species
One of their environmental sustainability projects is reforestation in the north of the country, as part of the environmental obligations they are under. Although it has been difficult to find space to carry out this activity, people have been made aware of the benefits of reforestation and have planted species adapted to the area, such as mesquites, agaves and nopales.
However, beyond meeting the environmental impact status, these afforestation activities play an important role in moderating the effects of climate change in the region. Since the species that have been planted have an important role in the ecosystem.
For all these reasons, it is necessary to establish strategic alliances with scientific experts in the care of the environment. In this way, it is ensured that each project meets the specific needs of each region. At the same time, Enel México’s environmental team works with all sectors of the company with the aim of reducing environmental impact and creating new approaches to its care.
The search for innovative and effective solutions that make it possible to address the environmental impacts of each project must be a priority to achieve long-term sustainability. And, in this sense, the company is committed to creating strategic alliances with the scientific community as well as disseminating the progress and results achieved in the environmental management of its projects in order to bring about a change in the societal paradigm.
