Sintra, Portugal – March 2025 – Siemens volunteers have contributed to environmental conservation by planting 600 native trees in Quinta da Ribafria, in the Serra de Sintra. The initiative, which involved around 100 Siemens employees, also included land cleaning and is part of the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability.
A Commitment to Ecological Restoration
The reforestation campaign focused on planting oak, cork oak, laurel, alder, stone pine, holly, and strawberry trees—species chosen for their resilience to pests, diseases, and wildfires. The goal is to improve the conservation status of a vital ecological area, enhancing CO2 sequestration, climate regulation, biodiversity protection, and soil conservation while also benefiting the local community.
Ricardo Nunes, CFO of Siemens Portugal, highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability:
“Siemens strives to create value in the communities where we operate. Sustainability is a key focus, and initiatives like this not only have a direct environmental impact but are also highly valued by our employees. They appreciate the opportunity to take part in projects that bring real positive change to society.”
Siemens’ Long-Term Environmental Efforts
This project is part of Siemens’ corporate responsibility and volunteer program, which has been active for over a decade, leading to:
✅ Reforestation of over 30 hectares of land
✅ Planting of 60,000 trees across Portugal
Siemens encourages employee participation by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer work per year. In 2024 alone, more than 700 employees in Portugal contributed over 4,500 volunteer hours, making Portugal the fourth most active country in Siemens' global volunteer program across 190 nations.
120 Years of Siemens in Portugal
Celebrating 120 years in Portugal, Siemens has 4,003 employees as of September 30, 2024, supporting partners and customers in their digitalization and sustainability journeys. The company operates several global competence centers in Portugal, exporting energy, industry, infrastructure, and IT solutions to over 70 countries worldwide.
With a strong legacy in innovation and sustainability, Siemens continues to play a key role in shaping a greener future, both in Portugal and globally.
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