ASTM promotes a low-emission future with concrete actions for energy savings

ASTM promotes a low-emission future with concrete actions for energy savings

The World Energy Conservation Day, it is an important occasion to reflect on the adoption of responsible behaviors for the effective reduction of energy consumption. To achieve its sustainability goals for 2030, ASTM Group has defined a decarbonization plan that includes:

• Switch from fossil fuels to low-environmental-impact fuels (e.g. biodiesel);
• Replacement of vehicles on construction site and company fleets with more eco-friendly models (e.g. electric cars);
• Replacement of bulb with LED technology;
• Dynamic management systems to reduce energy consumption for lighting and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) of infrastructures and offices;
• Promotion of technologies and initiatives for energy efficiency to reduce the carbon footprint of operations and properties;
• Research and innovation for energy recovery;
• Self-production and purchase of certified renewable energy (Certificates of Origin).

Change starts with concrete actions: every gesture can make a difference, and all our people, as well as our companies, are called to contribute. For example, Grupo Ecorodovias, part of ASTM and the leading Brazilian road operator, has launched a series of activities in line with the plan. At the Ecovias Ponte concession, 10 diesel-powered trucks have been replaced with electric vehicles. In 2025, this pilot project resulted in a reduction of 153 tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) and will enable the adoption of an additional 33 heavy electric vehicles by 2030. At the Noroeste Paulista concession, another experimental initiative has started to evaluate the adoption of B100 biodiesel (100% renewable biodiesel) in the fleet of heavy vehicles used to assist motorway users in areas not yet suited for electric mobility. Made entirely from soybeans, B100 can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional fuels, according to Brazilian studies by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) and the Energy Research Company (EPE).

ASTM is committed to promoting a sustainable culture by investing in new technologies and raising awareness among stakeholders along the value chains. Saving energy is not only a responsibility but an opportunity to build a better future.

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