Clean energies and development: this is how we integrate sustainability into Mexican communities
At Enel, our commitment to clean energy goes beyond offering innovative solutions to companies: we create projects that provide real value to communities and promote sustainability throughout the region.
Sustainability is more than a trend; it is a prevailing need in a world where climate change threatens our existence. Clean energies are an essential part of the solution for a greener and more prosperous future. But how do we integrate communities into this sustainable vision? Here, we tell you.
What are clean energies?
Although clean energies are often synonymous with renewable energies, both concepts have fundamental differences. Clean energies emit low pollution levels and do not generate greenhouse gases during production. On the other hand, besides being clean, renewable energies come from inexhaustible sources like water, sun, and wind.
The importance of clean energy
The transition towards clean energy represents a significant step towards environmental sustainability and an invaluable opportunity to revitalize economies traditionally dependent on costly imported fossil fuels. This transformation offers multiple tangible benefits for communities.
By adopting renewable energy projects, nearby communities boost their socioeconomic development. As the population's needs are detected, jobs are created, and some trades are also encouraged, allowing them to generate additional income. As the adoption of clean energy grows, the sector could generate up to 42 million jobs worldwide by 2050.
Renewable energy generation has challenged common myths and shown that it can coexist and benefit local ecosystems. Solar installations, for example, generate energy and can be refuges for biodiversity. Colonies of pollinators, such as bees, thrive in these areas, and the creation of ecological corridors within these plants helps protect and conserve local fauna.
Furthermore, renewable energies can be great allies for essential sectors such as agriculture and livestock. Agrivoltaics is an innovative practice that combines solar energy generation with planting and maximizing land use. In the livestock sector, some solar installations have been adapted to serve as pastures for sheep and other animals, offering them shade and protection from the elements and improving their living conditions.
The future of clean energy in Mexico
Globally, more and more companies are recognizing the value and need to operate with sustainable energies. Mexico, for its part, has great potential in renewable energy and has positioned itself as one of the leading players in this area, ranking fourteenth among the countries with the highest investments in this sector.
The established goals are ambitious: it is expected to achieve 43% clean energy generation by 2030. In addition, there is a firm intention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22% and carbon emissions by 51%.
Mexico could become a leader in transitioning towards a greener future in Latin America. Still, one fair energy transition will require a strategic alliance between government policies, private sector investments, and active community participation. Fortunately, several prominent companies in Mexico are already leading this shift towards sustainability with cleaner energy sources.
It is essential to consider that companies need the expertise and advice of consultants specializing in the subject, such as Enel Energía, to begin obtaining energy from renewable sources.
Enel México: creating shared value
At Enel México, we contribute to producing affordable and non-polluting energy, aligning ourselves with the 7th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and join the fight against global warming, supporting SDG 13. Our commitment is to forge a fairer future for all through a sustainable business model that benefits communities and the environment.
We firmly believe in creating shared value. Therefore, we establish close ties with local communities, ensuring they benefit directly from our projects. Through educational and training programs, we have supported and empowered more than 10,000 Mexicans through more than 300 initiatives, which range from volunteering in alliance with sports organizations for people with disabilities to improving public space through art.
In addition, we have supported communities located in the states of Tlaxcala, Nuevo León, Guanajuato, and Jalisco, with projects such as craft workshops and installation of rainwater collectors and the development of an ecological gallery in Tlatelolco, with the collaboration of Proyecto 17. Also, we promote species conservation, such as the golden eagle, with the participation of universities and research centers, such as Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), for biodiversity studies.
With a solid 15-year track record in the country, we have positioned ourselves as a fundamental pillar in its energy transition. Through collaboration and understanding local needs, we will continue to generate a positive impact, contributing to a greener and more sustainable present and future.
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