First half of 2025 ends with several Socia Responsibility initiatives by INESC TEC

Following the 40 Years, 40 Trees initiative, INESC TEC promoted several social responsibility actions during the first half of 2025; it’s worth highlighting the participation in the project Escolhas com Futuro E9G (with INESC TEC as one of the partners) and the renewal of the Nespresso Professional Recycling certificate. 

 

Supporting the Escolhas com Futuro – E9G  

The project Supporting the Escolhas com Futuro – E9G is supported by INESC TEC and funded by the Secretary of State for Youth and Sports – with co-funding through Pessoas 2030, Portugal 2030, and the European Union. 

In May, INESC TEC provided material support to this community initiative – more specifically, the donation of computers. The project, promoted by the Associação Vai Avante, operates in the parish of São Pedro da Cova and aims to promote the social inclusion of vulnerable children and young people. The computers provided will improve the study room in the space dedicated to educational activities, supporting academic success and access to digital tools.

 

The Nespresso Professional Recycling certificate 

Once again, INESC TEC has received the Nespresso Professional Recycling certificate; In 2024, our institution recycled 378 kg of coffee capsules, representing a 78% increase in the volume of capsules collected compared to the previous year. 

This initiative is part of the Reciclar é Alimentar project, promoted by Nespresso since 2010; through this endeavour, the company transforms used coffee grounds into agricultural compost for rice production in Alcácer do Sal, and said rice is then donated to Banco Alimentar (food bank). 

Specifically, this effort contributed proportionally to the global donation of 2.15 million meals to families supported by Banco Alimentar via Nespresso, and to 107,500 kg of rice distributed to families in need. 

In addition to recycling, INESC TEC has implemented other sustainable practices, like the use of reusable cups, which contribute to reducing environmental impact. 

With these actions, INESC TEC reinforces the commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, having ensured the collection of used coffee capsules not only at the headquarters but also across other hubs.

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