Environmental health as a driver of sustainability: Edison Next’s vision

Every September 26 we celebrate World Environmental Health Day, a date that reminds us that people’s health is intimately linked to the health of the environment we inhabit. The quality of the air we breathe, how we manage waste, the water we consume, or the efficiency of the buildings where we work and live are factors that directly impact our well-being. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that nearly 24% of the global disease burden is related to environmental causes that we could prevent and resolve. The celebration of this day is not, therefore, a symbolic act, but a call to action. Betting on more sustainable cities, cleaner industrial processes, and more responsible energy consumption means betting on a healthier future. Environmental health is also public health, and it requires combining technological innovation, corporate commitment, and environmental policies that reduce emissions and protect natural resources. At Edison Next, we work to ensure that the energy transition has a direct impact on people’s lives and the care of the planet. We do this by promoting energy efficiency solutions, renewable energies, digitalization, and the circular economy, which allow our clients to reduce both their carbon footprint and their environmental footprint. Our commitment translates into concrete figures. We manage more than 2,450 GWh of energy, avoid 120,550 tons of CO₂ per year, optimize the operation of more than 2,000 buildings, and maintain 400,000 lighting points in 40 Spanish cities. Furthermore, we have developed more than 2,500 industrial projects in strategic sectors such as chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. Environmental health is not only achieved through major international agreements; small daily decisions are equally important. From a building that reduces its consumption thanks to an intelligent management system, to a plant that opts for biomass or energy storage to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Every action counts, and every project adds up. Experience shows us that moving towards a more sustainable energy model improves air quality, protects ecosystems, and ultimately contributes to everyone’s health. This September 26, let us remember that the energy transition is much more than a matter of sustainability; it is also an investment in our well-being and future. At Edison Next, we will continue working to make this transformation a reality within reach of companies, institutions, and cities.