Sustainable infrastructure is no longer optional—it’s an urgent necessity. According to the UN, by 2050, 68% of the global population will live in cities, placing increasing pressure on natural resources and urban systems. But the real question is: Are we truly prepared to face this challenge?
Aware of this reality, Egis brought together 33 young talents from over 15 countries for the third edition of its international Young Executives 2025 seminar, held this year in Brazil.
Under the theme “Impact the Future,” participants did more than share ideas—they worked on tangible solutions to accelerate the energy transition and build resilient infrastructure in their regions.
This experience not only helped consolidate a shared global vision, but also shed light on key local challenges—such as those faced by countries like Mexico, where the need to shift toward a more sustainable development model is becoming increasingly urgent.
Mexico and Latin America: Key Players in the Transformation
Mexico faces critical sustainability challenges:
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45% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the transport and construction sectors (INECC, 2024).
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Regionally, only 6% of infrastructure projects meet ESG criteria (World Bank, 2023).
That’s why the presence of Valentín Castro Mendoza, Operations Engineer at Egis Mexico, and Lucas Debaud, Operations Manager at Egis Mexico, at the seminar was strategic. They represented the needs and opportunities of Latin America, where cities are growing rapidly but urgently need greener, more efficient solutions.
"It’s not enough to understand engineering—today, sustainability must be integrated into every project from the very first sketch," said Valentín Castro after the event.
More than a seminar: A solutions lab
At the event, participants didn’t just talk theory:
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They designed urban electric mobility proposals tailored to different regions.
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They identified regulatory barriers to green infrastructure in emerging markets.
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They proposed plans to promote local renewable energy in highly vulnerable areas.
This hands-on approach responds to a real demand:
According to the World Economic Forum, the world will need at least 300,000 new environmental engineers in the next five years to meet carbon reduction goals.
Building the Future Starts Now
Egis isn’t just training its talent—it’s turning them into real agents of change.
Events like Young Executives support Egis' ambition to become a leading global player in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure by 2030.
And in Latin America, that vision is already taking shape:
During his visit to Mexico in early 2025, Laurent Germain, CEO of Egis, announced that part of the Group’s investment in the region will go toward new resilient infrastructure and sustainable mobility projects.
Because the future isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we build through bold ideas, leadership, and real action.
