More companies are incorporating environmental management and protection into their operations, but investment in these areas has decreased to the same extent that the associated costs have increased, the National Statistics Institute finds based on 2024 data. The Portuguese Business Confederation (CIP) says the indicated trend is likely to continue, looking ...
Industry reduces environmental investment, but spending rises by the same amount
Monday, 19 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
