- EcoAmbiente is one of the leading Urban Services operators in Portugal
- Following this acquisition, Urbaser’s platform in Portugal will have more than 20 facilities, 1,000 vehicles, and 2,000 professionals
Madrid, March 6, 2026– Urbaser has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in EcoAmbiente from IP Holding. It is estimated that the closing of the transaction will take place in the coming weeks, once approval from the Portuguese Competition Authority has been obtained.
With this operation, Urbaser increases its presence in Portugal and enters the urban services segment in the country, an activity that expands and complements its current positioning in the industrial business.
EcoAmbiente is one of the leading operators in the Portuguese market in its segment, with a business volume of over 60 million euros in revenue, and more than 100 active contracts in waste collection, urban cleaning, and green area maintenance, primarily with municipal clients.
Founded in 1992, EcoAmbiente has a workforce of nearly 1,500 employees and a fleet of 600 vehicles, along with numerous operational facilities supporting its activity.
With this transaction, Urbaser strengthens its presence in Portugal by adding urban services and expanding its service offering for the benefit of clients and citizens.
In the words of Fernando Abril-Martorell, CEO of Urbaser, “We are delighted with the acquisition of EcoAmbiente, a company with strong positioning in the municipal urban services market in Portugal, which consolidates our successful presence in the country and complements our current activities in the industrial segment.”
