Electric mobility in Portugal has seen exponential growth in recent years, driven by ambitious public policies, attractive tax incentives, and a growing environmental awareness among consumers. The Portuguese State, through measures such as exemption or reduction of vehicle taxes (ISV and IUC), has played a crucial role in accelerating the energy transition in the transport…
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As part of a partnership with The Venture Builder, Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados held a lecture on July 16th about a topic often undervalued — how to protect “business secrets.” This post summarizes the key points from that presentation. Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, a law firm founded in 2001, is a multidisciplinary practice…
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Portugal’s energy transition, driven by ambitious decarbonization goals and its European leadership in renewable energy production, faces a critical challenge: the intermittency of renewable sources. Solar and wind energy, although clean and increasingly cost-competitive, are not constantly available: the sun doesn’t shine at night and fluctuates in intensity during the day, and the wind doesn’t…
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In recent years, Portugal has established itself as one of the European countries with the greatest potential to lead the energy transition towards a decarbonized and sustainable model. In this context, green hydrogen emerges as a strategic pillar, capable of driving not only the decarbonization of the national economy but also the export of clean…
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Having a free CRM is one of the smartest ways for micro and small businesses to start digitizing customer management. Without the need for major investments, these tools allow you to organize contacts, track interactions, and improve the customer experience. Although free versions come with some limitations, they are more than enough to get started,…
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Portugal has established itself as one of the European countries with the greatest ambition and success in the energy transition, positioning itself as a leading example in the field of renewable energies. The strategic investment in these clean sources has been the essential driving force behind the decarbonisation of the national energy system, in line…
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Portugal’s path toward carbon neutrality by 2050 faces complex challenges that demand innovative and complementary solutions. While the Regulated Carbon Market (EU ETS – European Emissions Trading System) establishes the regulatory pillars of decarbonization, the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is emerging as a key instrument to accelerate the country’s energy and environmental transition. This analysis…
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Major transformations are on the horizon for the next decade — redefining work, mobility systems, production methods, and even social connections. According to an analysis published in Forbes by Amir Husain, computer science and technology graduate, innovation goes beyond improving existing tools: it’s about creating entirely new platforms. The same analysis highlights breakthroughs in areas…
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In Portugal, we have set an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC) 2030 establishes ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 55% reduction by 2030 compared to 2001 levels. We know that during periods of high temperatures and low humidity, the risk of…
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The voluntary carbon market has undergone accelerated transformation in recent decades, driven by the growing corporate commitment to carbon neutrality and stakeholder pressure for concrete climate action. In this context, Portugal—rich in natural resources and green innovation—has a strategic opportunity to learn from emerging global trends and position itself as a relevant leader in this…
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