Libertas Group
The Libertas Group operates in the real estate sector, focusing on mainland Portugal. Its real estate portfolio of ca. 600,000 sq.m, divided among the different companies that make up the group, is valued at approximately 250 million.
As an extension of its activities, the Group also operates in the areas of Real Estate Support Services, Renewable Energy production and Organic Farming.
History
The Libertas Group has been operating in the real estate sector for about 30 years, with the Antsnio Joaquim Gongalves family as its core shareholders. During an initial phase, group companies were mainly engaged in urbanisation projects. The group s strategy is today focused on large-scale urban projects that involve real estate promotion, construction and the renovation of buildings in outstanding locations, creating value for the group and for the local communities where it operates.
Vision
The Libertas Group aims to create value by developing innovative and sustainable projects in the real estate, tourism, energy and agricultural sectors.
We believe in implementing the best environmental practices and in assuming our social responsibilities by applying rigorous internal environmental standards in all our projects.
We have an integrated vision of sustainability and spatial planning based on diversified land use, balancing the use of space and resources, relating urban development with agricultural and energy production and promoting biodiversity and the protection of natural resources.
We believe in tourism as an important force in favour of sustainability in Portugal.
We believe in the productive efficiency of invested capital and the dynamic use of assets through innovation and differentiation and the building of strong partnerships.
We believe in implementing best practices in terms of social responsibility, promoting harmonious working conditions for our employees and actively contributing to the life of local communities.
We work to accomplish our mission:
To create value by building spaces to live.
Values
Human Values
Placing people at the centre of our projects means actively contributing to improving the quality of life of those affected by them: both our clients and the surrounding community. It means respecting differences, whether of ability, age, gender, ethnicity or belief. It means incorporating the cultural diversity of a world that is becoming increasingly global at the same time as promoting the special characteristics of local identity. It means valuing people in their different roles and providing them with the architectural and urban environment most suitable for their development.
The Environment
We strive to respect the genius locci (spirit of place), seeking to integrate our projects with the surrounding environment in the best way possible. Real estate promoters play an important role as partners in improving urban development and municipal planning. Urban spaces should be seen as places for living, for creating spaces that connect with our feelings. The ecosystem has to be protected and cultural heritage respected, strengthening feelings of identity and belonging. The real estate developer also has to work in a way that ensures sustainable growth.
Ethical Responsibility
Human existence is a collective project and we are all individually responsible for the future we build together. Being ethically responsible means defending deliberation, transparency and rigour as values to act by and base decisions on. It also means extending our responsibilities to include the needs and requirements of the community.
Optimism
We believe improvements in the quality of community life can be achieved through an assertive and proactive attitude as part of a constant search for better solutions. We believe a positive and optimistic predisposition helps in the achieving of goals, at the same time increasing the self-esteem and sense of personal realisation of all those involved, both inside and outside the organisation.
Aims
The overall goal of the Libertas Group is to achieve a good return on investments in projects that respect our vision and our fundamental values, with the aim of:
Strengthening our operations as a real estate promoter, giving substance to the principles of sustainability by implementing good practices;
Building a strong presence in the tourism real estate sector, while ensuring that impacts on the environment are rigorously controlled.
Strategy
The group s investment criteria are to:
Always invest in outstanding locations;
Apply at every stage of our projects parameters that add value to the local surroundings as well as to the lives of our clients and to the local community;
Seek alliances and partnerships with appropriate entities that share our vision and possess skills that complement our own.
Sustainability
Assuring the future of an organisation implies creating value in a context of global sustainability and seeing beyond immediate goals. It implies efficiency, effectiveness, and the best use of resources. It implies achieving objectives with people always in mind.António J. Gonçalves
The Libertas Group aims to create value by developing innovative and sustainable projects in the real estate, tourism, energy and agricultural sectors.
We believe in implementing the best environmental practices and in assuming our social responsibilities by applying rigorous internal environmental standards in all our projects. We have an integrated vision of sustainability and spatial planning based on diversified land use, balancing the use of space and resources, relating urban development with agricultural and energy production and promoting biodiversity and the protection of natural resources.
We believe in tourism as an important force in favour of sustainability in Portugal.
We believe in the productive efficiency of invested capital and the dynamic use of assets through innovation and differentiation and the building of strong partnerships.
We believe in implementing best practices in terms of social responsibility, promoting harmonious working conditions for our employees and actively contributing to the life of local communities.
Environmental management
Libertas Group During the construction phase, Libertas Group applies the environmental management system certified to the ISO 14001 standard TÜV Rheinland Portugal. Its monitoring allows in particular to minimize environmental impacts, prevent pollution and preserve the nonrecyclable natural resources.