Iberdrola's contribution to sustainable development materialises via social responsibility practices serving the needs and expectations of its interest groups, with whom the company maintains a set of communication and dialogue routes to help it achieve the following: Reporting objectives, actions and achievements reached in this area. As far as the economic side is concerned, the attached table reflects the main sustainability indicators affecting Iberdrola's business activities.

 

Figures taken from the Results Report First Half 2017 [PDF] and the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 [PDF] published on 20 July 2017 by the company. For more information please see the Press Release, videos and audio published as part of the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 on 20 July 2017. 

To find out the results of previous years access to Results.

⁽¹⁾ Nota Source: Iberdrola Results and National Quarterly Accounting for Spain - INE (Last data published in QI 2017).
⁽²⁾ Nota Dividends paid in the last 12 months and Shareholder´Meeting attendance bonus/price at the end of period.

The review of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive and the regulations arising from the Large Combustion Facilities Directive and other regulations on emissions involve the application of limit emission values that are stricter for certain atmospheric pollutants (SO₂, NO_x and particulate matter) or restrictions on the operation of existing facilities. Iberdrola has anticipated these regulations in investment plans and operation projections for existing facilities.

These three issues have been included in the Strategic Plan and its public presentation discusses each matter. Here, it is interesting to note how the proposals recently submitted by the European Commission involve an important drive for two of the issues mentioned in Iberdrola's strategic plan, in addition to being two of the fundamental elements of the plan, namely:

• The Draft Directive to promote renewable energy submitted by the European Commission in January 2008.
• The Draft Directive on Emission Trade.

 

Figures taken from the Results Report First Half 2017 [PDF] and the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 [PDF] published on 20 July 2017 by the company. For more information please see the Press Release, videos and audio published as part of the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 on 20 July 2017. 

To find out the results of previous years access to Results.

Generation and distribution operate in compliance with the permits secured from environmental regulating authorities in each region and are subject to restrictions and obligations guaranteeing the protection of the local environment. Prior to their construction, an Environmental Impact Assessment is conducted for new infrastructure projects – impact analysis and prevention mechanisms bearing in mind diverse alternatives and establishing corrective measures -. When this exists, the project shall be modified where possible, adopting available technical improvements and measures identified as necessary to minimise the impact and, if mitigation cannot be comprehensive, possible compensatory measures.

Control over impacts is not over after having constructed the facilities, rather it continues into the operating and dismantling stages thereof with the implementation of Environmental Management Systems. Duly certified environmental systems are available as per the pertinent standard (ISO 1400 or EMAS) to forestall and control environmental risks. In Spain and the United Kingdom, running hydroelectric plants adheres to the requirements laid out in the Water Framework Directive, while thermal generation plants satisfy them as arranged for under the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.

Elektro in turn has received recognition in 2016 with the National Quality and Ibero-American Quality Awards.

Iberdrola's commitment to the quality of life of citizens extends to Company employees. At the close of First Half 2017, roundly 28,022^(*) Nota  people work for Iberdrola.

Iberdrola works continuously in the quality of the benefits delivered to those who are part of our project. Thus, the company has been noted for its commitment  such as continuous training and its leading position in balancing family and professional life, with family and maternity measures that exceed the demands of current legislation. We were also the first Ibex-35 company to implement a shorter working day with no lunch break. Bringing personal and family life into balance is one of the main principles of the Human Resources policy at Iberdrola.

Following the guidelines included in the Spanish Act on Equality among Men and Women, Iberdrola Group has set forth measures in its collective agreement showing a firm will to promote real equality, eliminating the obstacles and social stereotypes avoiding its achievement.

 

Figures taken from the Results Report First Half 2017 [PDF] and the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 [PDF] published on 20 July 2017 by the company. For more information please see the Press Release, videos and audio published as part of the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 on 20 July 2017. 

To find out the results of previous years access to Results.

 

^(*) Nota Extracted from the Results Report First Half 2017 [PDF] and the Presentation of Results First Half 2017 [PDF] published on 20 July 2017 by the company.