GS Inima strengthens its leadership in Brazil by securing Block 1 of the largest sanitation PPP in Espírito Santo.

• The awarding of Lot A, under a 25-year contract, will enable the company to provide 35 municipalities with sanitation and water reuse solutions.
• The project includes the construction of treatment plants, stations, and networks to ensure that over 90% of the population has access to sanitation by 2033.

Brazil, June 18, 2025.

GS Inima Group has achieved a new milestone in its trajectory within the sanitation sector in Brazil through its subsidiary, GS Inima Brasil. Yesterday, the company won the international tender promoted by CESAN (Companhia Espírito-santense de Saneamento) at the B3 São Paulo Stock Exchange. This secured Block 1 of the largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) ever implemented in the state of Espírito Santo.

This achievement further strengthens GS Inima’s position in the market, showcasing its technical proficiency, strategic foresight, and unwavering dedication to Brazil’s social and environmental progress. Over the 25-year contract term, around €870 million — equivalent to R$4.9 billion — will be invested in operations. The initiative will provide 35 municipalities in the state with high-performance wastewater collection and treatment services, significantly improving the quality of life for millions of people.

This new further strengthens GS Inima’s established presence in Espírito Santo, where it is developing significant projects in collaboration with CESAN. These include the state’s first sub-concession for water reuse, a pioneering initiative that cements GS Inima’s position as an innovator in the sector. The previous relationship has allowed a solid foundation of trust, operational efficiency and concrete results to be established. The continuation of this strategic alliance reaffirms the commitment to sustainable development and improving the quality of life for the population of Espírito Santo.

Commitment to Sustainable and Transformative Development

The project awarded to GS Inima Brasil involves constructing 39 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 219 wastewaters pumping stations (WPS), as well as installing 1,200 kilometres of collection networks. These works will ensure that over 90% of the population served has access to wastewater sanitation services by 2033, in line with the goals established by the new legal framework for the sector.

In addition to its positive impact on public health and environmental preservation, the initiative will create many jobs and generate income in the region, driving structured, inclusive and sustainable economic development across the 35 beneficiary municipalities.

GS Inima Brasil’s award of Block 1 reaffirms its position as a leading reference in water management.in the country. The company stands out for delivering concrete results, creating value for communities, protecting natural resources, and transforming lives with responsibility, innovation, and a clear purpose: to contribute to Brazil’s sustainable development and the well-being of its people.