IBERSOL Sustainability Report 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS communities in the markets where we operate - Portugal, Spain and Angola - using the best of what we have. On the economic front, we remained focused on fulfilling the strate- gic growth plans, which actively helped to create jobs. While in mar- kets where conditions of growth are not met, such as Angola, we chose to concentrate our efforts on sustaining the current operations, waiting for better economic conditions. With regard to the environment, we carried out further actions that aim to reduce the Ibersol group’s ecological footprint, also seeking to identify areas for improvement, with a view to optimising and en- hancing the value of the resources we use for our business. We foster the rational use of energy and water, having replaced equipment so as to use renewable and/or clean energy sources, and actively sought to reduce CO 2 emissions. Concerning the social aspect, we maintained a constant concern for our People, seeking to do more and better, internally and externally. With the ongoing growth of our employees in mind, in 2018 we re- structured the Human Resources Department, with a view to rein- forcing the development area. As far as the community is concerned, we remained actively involved and promoted initiatives in partner- ship with schools, institutions and especially vulnerable target groups, in order to become an integral part of their lives and to contribute through what we have and know how to do. For all these reasons and what is described in this report, we are very pleased with everyone’s effective commitment, throughout the various levels of the organisation, which we interpret as a reflection of the soundness of our values and what we believe to be a shared commitment: Sustainability. 8