Energy is a fundamental input to the sustainability of Vale’s activities. As a result, our priority is to continuously improve our energy sources by means of short, medium and long-term actions. Our main focus is to contribute to global climate change and conservation initiatives in order to guarantee the availability of this resource.
The company is working in four main areas: the development of new renewable sources of energy; the creation of mechanisms to reduce consumption; the search for energy sources that ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of operations; and the generation of value throughout the development of mining projects using the most reliable energy solutions.
Vale’s strategy is to continue to intensify the use of renewable sources and the rational use of energy. The company’s portfolio of energy efficiency projects is renewed every year through continuous mapping of units. These projects range from simple, one-off measures to structured initiatives that demand more time to be implemented.