Governance
Leading ethically and transparently, promoting value creation, and remaining committed to the environment and to people.
Governance & Ethics
We prioritise a culture of integrity, ethics, and transparency, ensuring that all processes, decisions, and communications reflect the highest standards of corporate responsibility. We are committed to participatory management and to building trusted relationships with all stakeholders.
ACA’s principle is to lead with ethics and transparency, creating value and committing to the environment and to people.
Our value chain — both upstream and downstream of our operations, across all geographies and business areas — makes the development of this pillar a challenge shaped by cultural, geopolitical, legislative, and regulatory issues, while maintaining integrity and ethics as the foundation that unites us.
Corporate Sustainability
Sustainability in Numbers
Some indicators that reflect our commitment to the future:
Cases reported through the whistleblowing channel by the ombudsman or employees
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Adherence to the UN Global Compact
New Corporate Sustainability Policy
New Human Rights Policy
“Innovative Evolution” status awarded by COTEC Portugal
Ethics, Compliance, and Anti-Corruption
At ACA, business management is conducted with integrity, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, supported by the availability of a whistleblowing channel aimed at promoting ethical values within the organisation and across the value chain.
Responsible Supply Chain
At ACA, responsible management of the value chain, both upstream and downstream, is essential to ensuring sustainable practices, ensuring that materials and resources are sourced responsibly in line with environmental and social standards, while promoting fair labour practices.
Sustainable strategy, governance, and organisational culture
In line with our commitment to transparency and integrity, ACA states that it does not make any financial or in-kind contributions to political parties, candidates for public office, or political organisations in any of the geographies in which it operates. This position reflects our commitment to ethical conduct and independence from political influence.
Quality and Safety of Products and Infrastructure
Most ACA companies are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NP 4457, and NP 4552, strategically supported by the implementation of an Integrated Management Policy covering quality, environment, safety, work-life balance, and innovation.
Thriving Environment
Building sustainable and efficient infrastructure, ensuring the circular use of resources, and safeguarding the environment.
Inclusive Communities
Ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive working environment, fostering the development and specialisation of our workforce.
