Episode 33: Aegea

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In this new episode of BBVA Greenfluencers, we explore how sustainable finance can accelerate universal access to water and sanitation while protecting ecosystems and strengthening social inclusion.

We are joined by  André Pirés, Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer at Aegea, one of Latin America’s leading sanitation companies, to discuss how the company integrates ESG principles into its operations and financing strategy to deliver long-term environmental and social impact across Brazil.

The episode highlights how innovative financial instruments —such as sustainability-linked and blue bonds— are enabling Aegea to directly link capital to measurable outcomes, including reducing water losses, expanding service coverage in underserved communities, and improving diversity in leadership. The conversation also examines how data, technology, and transparency support resilient infrastructure in complex urban environments.

Beyond finance, the interview showcases Aegea’s commitment to environmental restoration, circular economy solutions, and climate change mitigation, reinforcing its social license to operate through partnerships, community engagement, and biodiversity protection initiatives.

BBVA reinforces its own commitment to sustainability by supporting clients like Aegea in structuring innovative ESG-linked financing solutions and by advancing its ambition to mobilize €700 billion in sustainable finance between 2025 and 2029, fostering transformative impact for people and the planet.

• How ESG-linked and blue bonds can connect financing directly to water, sanitation, and climate goals, driving measurable environmental and social outcomes.
• Aegea’s approach to expanding universal access to water and sanitation while promoting social inclusion and local economic development.
• How technology, data, and environmental innovation help reduce water loss, restore ecosystems, and build resilient infrastructure in the face of climate change.