Customers who subscribed to AGERE’s electronic billing and direct debit services contributed to ensuring access to safe drinking water for communities living in humanitarian emergency situations.
The "United for a Cause" campaign, promoted by AGERE in partnership with UNICEF Portugal, has achieved outstanding results, securing access to safe drinking water for 10,417 people for an entire year in humanitarian crisis areas. This initiative, carried out over the past year, represents an innovative model of corporate social and environmental responsibility, integrating sustainability into business strategy.
An Innovative Sustainability Model
The campaign encouraged AGERE customers to simultaneously switch to electronic billing and direct debit, turning a simple action into a powerful act of solidarity. Each subscription generated a donation to UNICEF, helping to provide clean water to those in greatest need. Thanks to community participation, 10,417 people gained access to safe drinking water for a full year, creating a direct and transformative impact on thousands of families facing humanitarian emergencies. The campaign’s launch on World Water Day reinforced the urgency of ensuring this essential resource for all.
Impact and Commitment
AGERE’s Chairwoman, Alexandra Roeger, expressed her satisfaction with the campaign’s results, highlighting the community’s engagement and the tangible impact of this initiative on thousands of lives. UNICEF Portugal’s Executive Director, Beatriz Imperatori, emphasized the importance of this partnership, reminding that access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right still denied to millions. The support from AGERE and its customers will enable UNICEF to continue delivering vital aid to the most vulnerable communities, ensuring dignified living conditions and a more sustainable future.
de pessoas. Já a Diretora Executiva da UNICEF Portugal, Beatriz Imperatori, reforçou a relevância desta parceria, lembrando que o acesso à água potável é um direito humano essencial, ainda negado a milhões de pessoas. O apoio da AGERE
e dos seus clientes permitirá à UNICEF continuar a levar ajuda vital às comunidades mais vulneráveis, garantindo condições dignas de sobrevivência e um futuro mais sustentável.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The "United for a Cause" campaign aligns directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. This initiative contributes to the goal of ensuring universal and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all by 2030. By promoting environmental sustainability through electronic billing and direct debit, AGERE demonstrates how corporate social responsibility and environmental preservation can converge in a meaningful and impactful business model.
assegurar o acesso universal e equitativo a água potável e saneamento para todos até 2030. Ao promover a sustentabilidade ambiental através da adesão à fatura eletrónica e ao débito direto, a AGERE demonstra como a responsabilidade social
corporativa e a preservação ambiental podem convergir num modelo de negócio positivo e impactante.
A Future of Transformation and Hope
The impact of this campaign reaffirms AGERE’s commitment to corporate social and environmental responsibility, proving that solidarity and sustainability can go hand in hand. The success of this initiative paves the way for new partnerships and projects capable of driving real change, not only within the local community but also among vulnerable populations worldwide. Through this effort, AGERE takes an active role in promoting a fairer, more sustainable, and humane future.