Nuclearelectrica, the only producer of nuclear energy in Romania, has a major role at national level, contributing approximately 20% of the nuclear energy to the total energy production by operating the two CANDU units, Units 1 and 2 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, each with an installed power of 700 MW.
At the same time, the nuclear energy, being a clean source of energy (without CO2 emissions), Nuclearelectrica contributes 33% to the total production of energy without CO2 emissions in Romania and thus avoids the release of approximately 10 thousand tons of CO2 per year.
With 207 million MWh of clean energy produced in 25 years, 195 million tons of CO2 avoided in 25 years, RON30 million invested in CSR projects in the last three years, and over 11 million people supported by social responsibility campaigns, Nuclearelectrica expands its positive impact in society, respecting the strategic direction – “empathy and responsibility”.
The “Nucleus of Care” platform will include both the social responsibility initiatives carried out by the company, as well as the projects that the company will select to sponsor, within the selection of “Nucleus of care” projects, launched on this occasion.
“Romania needs a Nucleus of care. We are committed to contributing to the energy security of our country by delivering clean, stable, sustainable and affordable energy. Since the commissioning of Units 1 and 2 of Cernavoda NPP, we have produced 207 million MWh of clean energy and we have avoided the release of 195 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Thus, we have an essential role both in ensuring the energy security and in achieving the decarbonization targets. The Nucleus of Care platform continues our mission to generate clean energy at standards of excellence, in terms of social responsibility, to build a sustainable future for tomorrow’s generation,” said Cosmin Ghita, Chief Executive Officer, Nuclearelectrica.
The value of the sponsorship budget for the first stage of the “Nucleus of Care” project is RON2 million and will be allocated to the projects selected following the pre-selection procedure, based on the rules for participation and evaluation of sponsorship of Nuclearelectrica.