Program Partners

Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) is the Portuguese organization responsible for managing the “take-back and recovery” system of packaging waste. By ensuring compliance with national and EU packaging legislation, SPV promotes recycling, reuse, and recovery of packaging materials. With more than 25 years of activity, it plays a central role in driving circularity in Portugal, fostering innovation, sustainability, and awareness to build a more resource-efficient future.

Beta-i is a global innovation consulting company, with offices in Boston, Brussels, Lisbon and São Paulo, and the partner of choice for world-class companies to accelerate their innovation journey, developing strategies and initiatives that deliver faster results with less risk.

National authority responsible for environmental policies, supporting sustainable development and innovation.

Regulator ensuring quality, efficiency, and sustainability in water and waste services.

Government body promoting competitiveness, business innovation, and circular economy strategies.

The national tourism authority, driving innovation and sustainability in the sector.

Supporting Mission #1 – Recycle 75% of Glass in Portugal by 2030, with a special focus on the HORECA channel (Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafés).

Technology and innovation center for the moulds, special tools, and plastics industries.

Engaged in Mission #2 – Reduce Packaging Waste per Capita by 5% until 2030, mobilizing consumers, brands, and distribution networks.

A global non-profit setting standards like barcodes to improve product identification, traceability, and efficiency across supply chains.

Contributing to Mission #3 – Digitalize and integrate SIGRE’s information flows by 2034, reinforcing traceability, efficiency, and operational intelligence.

Applus+ is a global leader in testing, inspection, certification, and environmental consulting, operating in more than 70 countries. The company helps organizations improve quality, safety, sustainability, and energy performance across industries such as energy, automotive, infrastructure, and telecommunications. With specialized expertise in areas like circular economy, ESG, and carbon management, Applus+ delivers innovative, tailored solutions that support compliance, drive efficiency, and create long-term value for businesses and society.

Casa Mendes Gonçalves (MG) is a Portuguese company founded in 1982 in Golegã, Santarém. Known initially for innovating with fig vinegar, MG has since expanded into sauces and seasonings, becoming a leading supplier for major retailers and global food companies. Anchored in its regional roots, the company combines tradition with bold entrepreneurship, maintaining strong local ties while pursuing an international growth strategy. MG’s commitment to innovation and quality positions it as a trusted partner worldwide.

Colep Packaging, part of Grupo RAR, is a leading European supplier of metal and plastic packaging solutions, and the Iberian market leader in general line packaging. With over 50 years of experience, the company serves global brands in aerosols and industrial packaging, employing around 700 people across Portugal, Spain, Poland, and Mexico. Its strong commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability makes Colep Packaging a trusted partner for packaging development and production.

Colibri, created in 2017 through a partnership between Brisa and Áreas, manages service areas along Brisa’s motorways in Portugal. The brand delivers integrated food and comfort services to travelers, with a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and well-being. By offering modern facilities, diverse dining options, and a welcoming environment, Colibri plays an important role in enhancing the travel experience and supporting more sustainable and efficient highway operations.

Dig-In is a Portuguese food tech company turning restaurant data into actionable intelligence for brands, restaurant chains, and public entities. Through proprietary technology, it maps restaurants, menus, images, reviews, and social media activity, generating insights on consumer behavior, food trends, sustainability, and competition. These insights empower faster, smarter decision-making across the food ecosystem and position Dig-In as a reference for innovation in data-driven food services.

DS Smith Recycling is part of the DS Smith Group, one of Europe’s largest recyclers of cardboard and paper, with operations spanning Europe and North America. The company provides high-quality recycled fiber to the Paper and Packaging divisions of DS Smith, ensuring materials stay in use for as long as possible. With scale, expertise, and a commitment to circularity, DS Smith Recycling helps organizations reduce waste and increase recycling, redefining packaging for a changing world.

EGF (Environment Global Facilities) is Portugal’s largest environmental services group, managing urban waste in partnership with municipalities. Through 11 regional concessionaires, it serves more than 60% of the population, integrating waste treatment, recycling, and recovery operations. EGF plays a key role in advancing circular economy practices, raising environmental awareness, and contributing to national and European sustainability goals by ensuring efficient and responsible waste management at scale.

Micronipol, now part of Veolia, is a pioneer in promoting recycled plastics as the preferred raw material for manufacturers in Portugal and worldwide. The company specializes in recycling LDPE, HDPE, and PP for multiple applications in the plastics industry, creating reliable and sustainable alternatives to virgin materials. With advanced technology and deep expertise, Micronipol supports the circular economy and helps industries integrate high-quality recycled materials into their production processes.

Resíduos do Nordeste manages waste services for municipalities in northeastern Portugal, overseeing undifferentiated collection, urban cleaning, selective collection, and operation of sorting centers and transfer stations. The company runs a Mechanical and Biological Treatment Unit and the Urjais Sanitary Landfill, ensuring safe and sustainable waste disposal. It also invests in innovation through pilot projects, such as door-to-door selective collection and future bio-waste management, reinforcing its mission to promote resource efficiency and circularity.

Resinorte is the waste management concessionaire for 35 municipalities in the North-Central region of Portugal, serving around one million residents and handling approximately 400,000 tonnes of waste annually. As part of the EGF Group, it promotes sustainable waste management through reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery. Resinorte plays a key role in advancing circular economy practices and protecting the environment by ensuring efficient, large-scale municipal waste treatment.

Seda is a leading manufacturer of folding cartons and paper cups, part of Seda International Packaging Group, which operates across Europe and the United States. With decades of experience, Seda provides sustainable and innovative paper-based packaging solutions tailored to the needs of global food and beverage brands. By combining scale, quality, and innovation, Seda plays a central role in developing packaging that reduces environmental impact while maintaining functionality and consumer appeal.

Sonae Sierra is the real estate arm of the Sonae Group, specializing in shopping centers and retail assets across Europe. Known for its integrated management, high occupancy rates, and award-winning projects, the company is a market leader in Portugal and a recognized player internationally. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer experience, Sonae Sierra creates high-value opportunities for investors, tenants, and communities while shaping the future of retail real estate.

VALNOR is responsible for managing the multi-municipal waste system across 25 municipalities in central and northern Portugal, covering nearly 12,000 km² and serving over 240,000 inhabitants. Created in 2001 and part of the EGF Group, the company focuses on selective collection, recovery, and treatment of urban waste. With an emphasis on recycling and reducing landfill disposal, VALNOR contributes directly to fulfilling national and European strategies for sustainability and circular economy development.

Via Verde, part of Brisa Group, is a leading provider of mobility services in Portugal. Originally a pioneer in electronic toll collection, the company has evolved into a digital platform offering solutions for parking, electric vehicle charging, and urban mobility. By integrating multiple services into one seamless ecosystem, Via Verde connects people and businesses through safe, convenient, and sustainable mobility experiences that contribute to smarter and more efficient cities.