Empower communities through social investment
Social licence to operate
Securing a social licence to operate remains a top priority and entails ongoing dialogue and engagement with local communities and other stakeholders to transparently address the impacts of our activities in each context and geography where Galp operates.
The future of former Matosinhos Refinery as an urban regeneration project
Galp and Matosinhos City Council have already agreed on the guiding principles for the redevelopment project in the area of the former Matosinhos refinery, which are fundamental to the design of a Masterplan. The macro perspective of this redevelopment project is based on the ability to attract national and international mobilising investments that guarantee qualified employment, namely through the configuration of a technological hub, structured around a university campus, a technology park and business centres. The redevelopment should also guarantee a plural urban structure in its different scales and modes of mobility, applying the urban planning principles of 'Eco Smart Cities15', in harmony with the environmental ecosystem and respecting the specific characteristics of the seafront. Please consult our
Matosinhos page for more information.
Social impact on communities
The Galp Foundation is a private non-profit Public Utility entity, with the objective of deepening and promoting the Group's intervention in areas such as Citizenship and Social Responsibility.
The efficient use of energy, energy literacy and empowerment of communities is a major challenge in the context of the just energy transition.
Galp’s vision is to help shape carbon-free sustainable communities. It is our aim to promote this shared journey, empowering, supporting, and working side-by-side with society, advocating the development through the access to sustainable energy while protecting biodiversity, providing quality education, stimulating conscious energy consumption and by fostering social innovation and entrepreneurship.
Volunteering programme
Aligned with our social investment strategy, Galp’s volunteer program empowers employees with six days annually for community engagement. This initiative fosters internal alignment, skill development, and investment in local communities, with full support from our Executive Committee.
In 2024, 28% of our total workforce participated in volunteer activities, dedicating nearly 11,000 hours to community service, with a significant focus on responding to social emergencies.
Please consult our Volunteering Programme page for more information.
Please consult our Galp Foundation page for more information on our strategic pillars for social impact.
See our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and our Community Investment Policy.
Consult our Galp Foundation Management Report and Accounts.