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Joper, an agricultural and industrial equipment company, started its decarbonisation process by installing a photovoltaic power plant.

In Seixal, the municipality is investing in a municipal public lighting plan to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, which includes the replacement of more than 6,000 lamps and the identification of faults in lamp posts throughout the municipality.

In Pinhal Novo, the first photovoltaic park in Portugal was inaugurated as part of Voltalia's Garrido Complex, composed of five solar plants. With an investment of 11 million euros, the park has an installed capacity of 11.8 MW and around 22,000 solar panels. 

The Nova University of Lisbon has launched NOVA cidade, a network of people and organizations led by NOVA IMS - Information Management School to develop activities that promote knowledge creation in the context of urban intelligence. 

Oeiras City Hall wants to increase the use of public transport by 36% and soft mobility by 25%, which will allow a reduction in the use of individual vehicles by 40%. The goal is to reduce 20% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the municipality. Implementing the strategy will involve the creation of innovative projects capable of bringing more efficiency to the city's transportation system.

Monitoring cities with a view to sustainability is setting the profile of urban environments to respond more effectively to people's needs and improve their quality of life. In this sense, the Lisbon Municipality, together with the consultancy Beta-i, promoted the Smart Open Lisbon Energy Transition intending to reduce carbon emissions in the city and improve the experience of its citizens. Six projects reached the end of the programme and are already being applied in a real context.

The Municipality of Barreiro is developing a pilot project to manage waste deposits regarding access, blockages, disposal statistics and cross-referencing information with volume sensors. This is possible thanks to containers incorporated in the access controls. This solution aims to create a governance model that promotes sustainability and efficiency in contemporary cities.

Ubiwhere is a Portuguese technology company that develops innovative solutions for smart cities. The Smart Waste Management System project ensures effective management of urban waste collection. 

Cascais Ambiente is responsible for managing public spaces to ensure the preservation of the environment, biodiversity and the fight against climate change. The 100% electric truck is one of its most recent projects and aims to contribute to a more sustainable urban waste collection.

The Municipality of Guimarães has developed and implemented strategies supported by cutting-edge technologies to improve the inhabitants' quality of life. From water retention basins to prevent flooding to the gymnasium with an efficient and innovative energy supply system, Guimarães advances in the construction of a more SMART and sustainable future for the next generations.