Guimarães European Green Capital 2026 formalizes Grupo Versa as Main Sponsor
Guimarães European Green Capital 2026 formalizes Grupo Versa as Main Sponsor
M.Z.I. Dalton Zahir | From TT Desk : Guimarães 26 – European Green Capital formalized, this Monday, a strategic partnership with the Versa Group, which will take on the role of Main Sponsor. The agreement was formalized in a ceremony held at the Landscape Laboratory, with the presence of the President of the Municipal Mayor of Guimarães, Ricardo Araújo, the President of the Versa Group, Daniel Carvalho, and the rest of the management of Guimarăes 26.
This collaboration reinforces the ambition of Guimaranes in consolidating a European leadership course in urban sustainability, promoting solutions that accelerate the environmental transition, territorial innovation and responsible economic development, with a real impact on the quality of life for the residents of Vimaran.
A commitment from the territory, with shared responsibility
During the session, the Mayor, Ricardo Araújo, emphasized the importance of having a Main Sponsor from Guimarães, highlighting that “this is a clear sign that the project belongs to the territory – to the people, institutions and companies – and is built with involvement and shared responsibility.” “When I say that we want this to be the best European Green Capital ever, I say it with ambition, responsibility, determination and confidence. Confidence in the people, in the institutions, in the companies and in Guimarães’ capacity to be a city that adds value, mobilizes communities and considers the quality of life of its citizens as an indicator of success,” he added.
The partnership with the Versa Group, active in areas such as health and wellness, industry and new technologies, real estate and redevelopment, also represents a significant contribution to mobilizing local capabilities and promoting projects that will leave a mark beyond 2026. Sustainability with concrete results
Guimarães 26 prioritizes ensuring that the title of European Green Capital 2026 translates into measurable and lasting results, strengthening the community, the business fabric, and Guimarães’ European positioning.
The President of the Versa Group, Daniel Carvalho, framed this participation as “a choice aligned with new development models and with the idea that sustainability is, today, a decisive factor in resilience, innovation, and competitiveness, reinforcing the commitment to building solutions with real impact.”
A legacy for future generations
Guimarães 26 continues to work so that 2026 is more than a symbolic milestone and can signify a turning point in the path of sustainable transformation of the municipality – with projects, participation, and partnerships that contribute to a long-term legacy.
