Ascendi manages infrastructure assets and provides toll collection and operation & maintenance services.
Ascendi is a leader in its own market with majority interests in 6 Portuguese road concessions and an integrated management approach.
With 20 years of consolidated experience, Ascendi is recognized by its innovative capacity and operational efficiency. Watch Ascendi's Corporate Video:
Ascendi is managed by Ardian, an independent investment fund manager with an approximately 90 billion dollars portfolio in Europe, North America and Asia.
Ascendi Institutional Presentation
OUR VISION
To set the benchmark standard for quality and efficiency in the development and management of Road Mobility Infrastructures.
OUR MISSION
To promote efficiency, innovation and sustainability in the operation and maintenance of road mobility infrastructures ensuring convenience for customers, for employee development while creating value for our shareholders.
OUR VALUES
Team spirit - Foster cooperation and mutual help in pursuing objectives. Lead by example, communicate clearly, disseminate knowledge and have realistic ambitions when setting goals.
Safety and well-being - To promote actions and behaviors that provide maximum Safety, Health and Well-being to employees, customers and suppliers.
Customer-orientated - Guide actions towards internal and external customers and maximize the value perceived from the services provided, exceeding expectations
Creativity and Innovation - Encourage new ways of thinking and acting, generating opportunities for increased Efficiency, Effectiveness and Quality.
Sustainability and Social Responsibility - Enhance the available resources, promoting Sustainability and Supporting the Community across the Cultural, Social and Environmental dimensions.
Ethics and Trust - To be a consistently loyal, supportive and non-enforcing partner, establishing Sustainable Trust relationships with all our stakeholders.
The Ascendi's Code of Ethics states the ethical commitments that guide its operation and its relationship with Society, Business Partners and Employees.
The implementation of Ascendi's Quality, Environment and Safety Policies is ensured through an integrated Management System, implemented transversaly to the Organization, with a particular focus on core activities as Toll Collection and Operation & Maintenance of road infrastructure.
Quality Policy
Environmental Policy
Occupational Health and Safety Policy
The Certification of this Management System, in accordance with the internationally defined standards and requirements accepted as reference, affirms the external recognition of the quality and standards with which Ascendi develops its activity.
- 6 Motorway Concessions
- 627 Km
- 2 traditional toll operations
- 7 electronic toll operations

Ascendi manages infrastructure assets and provides toll collection and operation & maintenance services.
Ascendi is a leader in its own market with majority interests in 6 Portuguese road concessions and an integrated management approach.
With almost 20 years of consolidated experience, Ascendi is recognized by its innovative capacity and operational efficiency. Watch Ascendi's Corporate Video:
Ascendi is managed by Ardian, an independent investment fund manager with an approximately 60 billion dollars portfolio in Europe, North America and Asia.
- 6 Motorway Concessions
- 627 Km
- 2 traditional toll operations
- 7 electronic toll operations
OUR VISION
To set the benchmark standard for quality and efficiency in the development and management of Road Mobility Infrastructures.
OUR MISSION
To promote efficiency, innovation and sustainability in the operation and maintenance of road mobility infrastructures ensuring convenience for customers, for employee development while creating value for our shareholders.
OUR VALUES
Team spirit - Foster cooperation and mutual help in pursuing objectives. Lead by example, communicate clearly, disseminate knowledge and have realistic ambitions when setting goals.
Safety and Well-being - To promote actions and behaviours that provide maximum Safety, Health and Well-being to employees, customers and suppliers.
Customer-orientated - Guide actions towards internal and external customers and maximize the value perceived from the services provided, exceeding expectations
Creativity and Innovation - Encourage new ways of thinking and acting, generating opportunities for increased Efficiency, Effectiveness and Quality.
Sustainability and Social Responsibility - Enhance the available resources, promoting Sustainability and Supporting the Community across the Cultural, Social and Environmental dimensions
Ethics and Trust - To be a consistently loyal, supportive and non-enforcing partner, establishing Sustainable Trust relationships with all our stakeholders.
The Ascendi's Code of Ethics states the ethical commitments that guide its operation and its relationship with Society, Business Partners and Employees.
