Facsa highlights the importance of working to reduce the carbon footprint at the SDG 6, 13, 14 and 15 Forum organized by Levante-EMV

Human activity has caused unprecedented changes in the global climate. These changes will be irreversible for thousands of years. However, there is a consensus within the scientific community regarding the positive impact that a significant reduction in our carbon footprint could have on limiting the magnitude of climate change. For example, reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases would significantly impact our ability to mitigate the effects of climate change.

For Francisco Valverde, delegate of Facsa In the Valencian Community, the important thing is "that we are building a path in that direction and that we know where we are going." This was the argument made during her speech at the SDG 6, 13, 14 and 15 Forum organized by the newspaper Levante-EMV.

Being present in all phases of the complete water cycle allows us to Facsa The company proposes addressing the SDGs "globally and with common strategies." Its drivers for change are based on innovation, technology, and digitalization. Facsa brings these tools together under the name Waternology. "We have to work to reduce the carbon footprint in all processes of the integrated water cycle," Valverde shared.

He also added that commitment to society is fundamental. Each year, Facsa promotes educational projects with more than 3.800 participants. They also participate in research and knowledge transfer through two university chairs. And they have scholarship programs and sports sponsorships.

The meeting - sponsored by Facsa, Caixa Popular and Grupo Simetría - also included the participation of the councilor for Integrated Water Cycle, Participation and Transparency, Elisa Valía; the 1996 Rei Jaume I Award for Environmental Protection, José Luis Rubio; the Communications Director of Bioparc Valencia, Pepa Crespo; the CSR Director of Caixa Popular, Paco Alós; and the director of Ciclagua, Santiago Amores.