Ignitis Renewables is strengthening the bond with Lithuanian communities
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, and the Lithuanian Union of Local Community Organisations (LVBOS) are strengthening their partnership and have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement aims to build a closer relationship with local communities in Lithuania located near the company’s renewable energy projects. This agreement serves as a symbol of Ignitis Renewables’ long-term commitment to local communities and their wellbeing. It will also ensure that the information about the benefits for communities reaches every member.
Ignitis Renewables has a long history of active cooperation with local communities, organising various events and meetings, providing information about its activities and contributing to community projects. This agreement will ensure even greater community engagement in ongoing initiatives and facilitate the development of new projects that respond to local needs and strengthen mutual trust.
“Our goal is to work reliably and harmoniously alongside local communities, focusing on partnerships, activities and projects that bring shared benefits. In three years, we allocated over EUR 1 million for Lithuanian communities in financial support. We wish to share examples of successful cooperation with other communities as well. We also wish to help the communities understand the benefits of living next to renewable energy projects. Cooperation with the LVBOS will give us more opportunities to share good practices and hear the community needs,” says Thierry Aelens, CEO at Ignitis Renewables.
Community organisations can do a lot for their region in the areas of economy, mental wellbeing, the environment, cultural diversity and identity, etc. According to Eglė Juozapavičienė, Head of LVBOS, this partnership will enable local communities to tangibly improve their quality of life while strengthening community trust.
“When people receive the necessary information, they become more aware and trust the decisions more. Our goal is to ensure that local residents are actively involved in the decisions in their communities and that information about business activities and initiates reaches every resident. The partnership with Ignitis Renewables will help create an environment, where all community members can contribute to the mutual wellbeing. Additionally, according to the signed agreement, Ignitis Renewables and LVBOS undertake to participate in each other's activities, which will further involve the communities and provide outreach opportunities,” says E. Juozapavičienė.
This agreement is an important step towards sustainable and long-term cooperation which strengthens local communities in Lithuania. It will facilitate the dissemination of information and the implementation initiatives, which will have a positive impact on local residents and to the whole country.
