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13/06/2018Torre Auditori, propiedad de Iberdrola Inmobiliaria, recibe el sello Spatium ‘Edificio Seguro y Saludable’ Torre Auditori, edificio propiedad de Iberdrola Inmobiliaria, ha recibido el sello Spatium ‘Edificio Seguro y Saludable’ en su categoría Excepcional, que entrega la consultora especializada SMDos . De este modo, el inmueble se convierte en el primero de Barcelona en obtener este distintivo, que lo certifica como el edifico más seguro, saludable y responsable de la Ciudad Condal. El inmueble forma parte del complejo BcnFira District, que se ha convertido en los últimos meses en el mayor polo de atracción empresarial de Barcelona, ya que se han cerrado alquileres por más de 28.000 metros cuadrados, de forma que Torre Marina, también propiedad de la filial inmobiliaria de Iberdrola, ha sido alquilada al 100% y Torre Auditori al 90%. En esta nueva área de negocios de la ciudad, Iberdrola Inmobiliaria promueve cuatro torres de oficinas, de las que tres cuentan con 21 plantas y disponen de una superficie alquilable sobre rasante de 22.899 metros cuadrados cada una, mientras la cuarta, Torre Marina, cuenta con un zócalo comercial y de servicios denominado MarinAtrium y una superficie alquilable de 19.423 metros cuadrados en 13 plantas. El proyecto también dispone de más de 1.000 plazas de aparcamiento subterráneo ya ejecutado. Ubicada a la entrada del nuevo recinto de la Fira de Barcelona, esta iniciativa de Iberdrola Inmobiliaria está siendo dirigida por el prestigioso estudio de arquitectura barcelonés Tusquets, Díaz y Asociados, que ya colaboró con la empresa en la culminación de otros dos edificios de oficinas en esta ciudad: las Torres Diagonal Litoral y el hotel Hilton Diagonal Mar. La primera de las torres en salir al mercado, Torre Auditori, al igual que Torre Marina, disponen de una calificación energética A y certificación BREEAM ‘Very good’, destacando por su funcionalidad, sostenibilidad y ahorro energético, características que convierten a este complejo de oficinas en un centro de negocios sostenible y único en Barcelona. Sobre el Sello Spatium El sello de conformidad Spatium se estructura en cuatro categorías (buena, muy buena, excelente y excepcional) y se basa en un análisis sobre 14 familias de riesgos y en torno a 200 items de control, que SMDos lleva a cabo junto con sus partners especializados (JG Ingenieros, GrupIDEA, Cardioguard, Global Finanz y Ampell, entre otros) y que cuenta con la garantía de la certificadora internacional IMQ. El sello, que se renueva anualmente a fin de reflejar cambios tanto en las exigencias como en la normativa y en las propias condiciones de las instalaciones certificadas, compendia un amplio espectro de normas legales, junto a conductas, valores y mejoras subrayables en esta materia. Orientado claramente hacia el usuario, tiene tres objetivos principales: demostrar objetivamente las garantías hacia el usuario del inmueble en esta materia, creando entornos presenciales más seguros, saludables y amables; promover y constatar las buenas prácticas en la explotación del patrimonio inmobiliario, desde la seguridad y la salud; y lograr una disminución de los riesgos potenciales hacia las personas usuarias de esos espacios. A su vez, se añade un elemento diferenciador exclusivo sobre los espacios, reforzando la imagen de marca del inmueble a través de un innovador sello de conformidad. Sobre Iberdrola Inmobiliaria Iberdrola Inmobiliaria es una empresa que ofrece una amplia cartera de productos, que abarcan desde la primera vivienda al residencial turístico, oficinas, naves industriales y centros comerciales. Actualmente, la compañía tiene una cartera de patrimonio en explotación superior a los 200.000 metros cuadrados de superficie bruta alquilable. Sobre SMDos SMDos es uno de los líderes nacionales en prevención de riesgos laborales en el sector de la construcción y afines. Establecidos en el año 2001 con sede central en Madrid, la empresa mantiene una red nacional, con delegaciones en Cataluña y Levante. SMDos cumple la normativa de protección de datos y posee las certificaciones ISO 9001 y de seguridad y salud en el trabajo. Además, garantiza a sus clientes acceso seguro a su plataforma eGesdoc mediante encriptación SSL. READ MORE
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12/06/2018Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, attends the board meeting of the Spanish Help against Drug Addiction Foundation (FAD) This morning, Iberdrola's headquarters in Madrid welcomed Her Majesty the Queen of Spain, Honorary Chairwoman of the FAD, to preside over the Foundation's Board Meeting. Queen Letizia was joined by the Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Sánchez Galán; the Chairman of the FAD, Ignacio Bayón; the Deputy Chairpersons of the FAD, Catalina Luca de Tena and Ignacio Calderón; and all of their fellow FAD Board Members. Iberdrola's Chairman, Ignacio Galán, wished to highlight the fact that “The FAD has become a benchmark in promoting personal development among teenagers to prevent socially hazardous behaviour.” Mr Galán then added that: “Iberdrola cannot help but join in the enthusiasm of such an indispensable mission to ensure a bright future for the generations to come, especially in such a rapidly evolving context riddled with social changes as new technologies surge.” READ MORE
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11/06/2018Ignacio Galán announces the Manuel Marín Iberdrola Chair on European energy policy in the College of Europe Iberdrola’s chairman, Ignacio Galán, announced today that the company is promoting a European energy policy chair in the College of Europe that, as of the next academic year, will be called the Manuel Marín Iberdrola Chair, at a tribute to Fundación Iberdrola España’s former chairman at the Humanities Building in the National Distance Education University (UNED) in Madrid. The College of Europe, which is located in the Belgian city of Bruges, is one of the most prestigious university institutions of the Old Continent and is specialised in European studies. The chair’s goal is to teach, research and debate European Union energy policies. Amongst the main activities to be promoted are teaching an energy policy course, organising high-level conferences, seminars and workshops with key actors in the legislative process for energy policy, research projects, and, lastly, improving relations between European institutions and leading associations. The College of Europe played an important role in the life of Manuel Marín. Indeed, it was where he received his first scholarship and became part of one of the first graduating classes of Spanish students in 1973. Later he became a professor and the president of its Administrative Council between 1990 and 1996. During the event Galán highlighted Manuel Marín’s profound humanity and his professional and political talent, as well as his public service vocation and contribution to university life. Iberdrola’s chairman also underlined that under his leadership “Fundación Iberdrola España established itself as a leading institution in Spain. Thanks to him it has gained visibility and made a greater social impact”. The tribute was hosted by the Vice Chancellor of UNED, Alejandro Tiana. Also participating were Felipe González, former president of the Spanish government, the president of the Congress of Deputies Ana Pastor, and former minister and former commissioner of the European Union Abel Matutes. Marín, who passed away on 4 December, had headed Fundación Iberdrola España since 2008. Thanks to his extensive international experience and inclusive spirit, he sealed the company’s firm commitment to energy, cultural and social development in the communities where Iberdrola does business, promoting initiatives that help improve the quality of life of many people. In his speech, Iberdrola’s chairman affirmed that “it has been a real honour and privilege to have someone of his personal and professional calibre at our side” and cited Manuel Marín as the key to Fundación Iberdrola España’s transformation into a modern, dynamic institution at the service of tomorrow’s society. READ MORE
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06/06/2018Iberdrola wins Mexico's ‘National Quality Award’ in Energy Iberdrola has received the 2017 National Quality Award in Mexico in the Energy category, a prize that acknowledges excellent quality and business competitiveness. This comes as a reward for the company's praiseworthy work in Mexico over the years, where it has risen to become the leading private electricity company. The award was collected by Iberdrola's Chairman, Ignacio Galán, from Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, in a ceremony that took place in the Adolfo López Mateos hall inside the President's official residence, Los Pinos. Ignacio Galán expressed his most sincere satisfaction upon receiving such a prestigious award: “It is an honour to be given this recognition, making Iberdrola the very first private energy company to receive it. This is undoubtedly a motivation for us to keep on believing in this country after two decades of work here, and we will continue to be very confident in our business in Mexico.” For Mr Galán, this reward is “yet another sign of our firm commitment to efficiency and sustainability in Mexico, which are two of the core values of our business. Awards like this encourage us to work even harder towards Mexico's energy development and the well‑being of its people.” Awards like this encourage us to work even harder towards Mexico's energy development and the well‑being of its people The National Quality Awards began in 1989 and represent the highest possible distinction granted by the Mexican Government to organisations that set an example of quality and competitiveness for the country. The awards cover various categories, with approximately 100 companies contending every year. Iberdrola's quality lies in the excellent management of all of its processes and resources, which enables it to create added value for shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders. Furthermore, quality is one of the core values defined in its strategic plan and is a source of inspiration for all of the work the company does. Iberdrola Mexico Iberdrola has been working in Mexico for almost 20 years, making it one of the company's most strategic and fastest‑growing markets, along with Spain, the UK, the USA and Brazil. The company has managed to become the biggest private electricity producer in the country, with an operating power of over 6000 MW – or the equivalent of supplying power for more than 20 million Mexican people. With a workforce of almost 1000 employees, Iberdrola currently operates 17 power stations in Mexico and is in the process of building eight more, using both gas and renewables, ever striving to use cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Between the power stations that are already online and those currently under construction, Mexico will become Iberdrola's biggest producer by 2020, with an installed power of over 10,000 MW and production nearing 75 TWh. READ MORE
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05/06/2018Ignacio Galán receives the European Environmental Award from HM the King of Spain Today, Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, received the European Environmental Award (Spanish section) from His Majesty King Felipe VI, which was awarded to the company for environmental management in the large corporation category. This decision acknowledges the group's determination to incorporate into its decision-making process the results of its environmental management system, based, among other things, on the calculation of its corporate environmental footprint, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030. During the event, chaired by King Felipe and attended by acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and the Environment, Isabel Garcia Tejerina, Ignacio Galán said that "today's world needs responsible companies that see the environment not as a problem but as a path to create wealth and jobs." Today's world needs responsible companies that see the environment not as a problem but as a path to create wealth and employment In this regard, Chairman Galán explained how the group has fully integrated environmental management to its strategy, turning it into an international benchmark. “Our model, common across the whole group, is based on two key elements: the full incorporation of the United Nations' SDGs and a complex system for measuring our corporate environmental footprint, whose certification we have pioneered in the energy sector”, Ignacio Galán added. Indeed, Iberdrola has incorporated the fulfilment of the SDGs to its strategy, focusing on SDG #7 -cleaner and more affordable energy- and #13 -action to combat climate change- while making a significant contribution to achieving all the other goals. The company measures its environmental footprint with a triple aim: to analyse the lifecycle of all its operations,identifying impacts and prioritising actions to mitigate them; to minimise environmental risks while optimising opportunities by using the same methodology across the entire group; and, finally, to reinforce transparency and communication with its stakeholders. In 2017 the company became the first organisation to obtain the AENOR corporate environmental footprint certificate, in accordance with international technical specification ISO/TS 14072 on environmental management. The European Environmental Awards have been bestowed by the European Commission every two years since 1987 in order to recognise those companies that combine economic viability in their businesses with the protection of the environment. In Spain, they are handled by the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry of Agriculture,Fisheries, Food and the Environment and include the following categories: management, product and/or service, process and international business cooperation. There is also a fifth special category for company and biodiversity. READ MORE
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31/05/2018Arturo Pérez-Reverte presents the book ‘Bajo dos banderas’ (Under two flags), published by Zenda and Iberdrola During a ceremony at Casa de América in Madrid this evening, writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte and Iberdrola Board of Directors secretary Julián Martínez-Simancas presented Bajo dos banderas, the first work published by Zenda, which contains ten stories by Spanish authors about episodes involving Spain in the American War of Independence. Bajo dos banderas, a work managed by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and coordinated by Leandro Pérez, contains stories by some of the most important writers on today’s literary scene, namely Juan Eslava Galán, Espido Freire, Agustín Fernández Mallo, Susana Fortes, Luz Gabás, Juan Gómez-Jurado, Emilio Lara, Cristina López Barrio, José María Merino, Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Clara Sánchez and Lorenzo Silva. The writers drew their inspiration from the exhibition Recovered memories. Spain, New Orleans, and the support for the American Revolution, organised by Iberdrola and currently on display in Louisiana to commemorate the third centenary of the founding of New Orleans. The cover of the book is a fragment of the work The March of Gálvez, a painting by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau which is part of that exhibition. The prologue of this book, sponsored by Iberdrola, was written by Ignacio Galán, the company’s chairman, who says that “the stories by the eminent authors who accompany the reader on this journey invite us to remember Spain’s vital role in episodes that, while pivotal, are largely unknown. These texts that look at our past with different viewpoints from both sides of the ocean, reminding us that we are all memory”. Zenda editor Arturo Pérez-Reverte pointed out that “the Spanish support for American independence is one of the greatest, most epic and forgotten episodes of our history, which we must recover and disseminate. The stories in this book will help to make this possible”. This compendium of stories, which have already been published on the Zenda website, will not be on sale in bookshops. The electronic version is available free of charge. Printed copies of the book will be given out as prizes in literary competitions and prize draws organised on this digital platform for readers and writers. Second anniversary of Zenda The publication of the book Bajo dos banderas (Under two flags) is part of Zenda’s second anniversary celebrations. In just two years, more than 3,500 articles by around 400 authors (writers, critics, journalists, bloggers,...) have been featured on the website managed by Leandro Pérez - zendalibros.com - where they have been read by millions of readers. Thousands of internet users have also taken part in its literary competitions. IBERDROLA, committed to culture Iberdrola’s exhibition, Recovered memories. Spain, New Orleans, and the support for the American Revolution , is currently on display in the United States. The collection illustrates the decisive role played by the Spanish monarchy in the birth and formation of the United States. Though a selection of more than 200 works of art, historical documents, maps, period clothing and other objects, Iberdrola is helping to raise awareness of a part of history that is still largely unknown, as well as notable Spanish figures whose lives impacted the emerging new country of America. During the presentation of Bajo dos banderas, Iberdrola displayed an information panel about the exhibition, highlighting some of the works in the collection, such as The Swing, by Francisco de Goya, on loan from the Prado Museum; original portraits of important governors during the Spanish colonial period like Bernardo de Gálvez; and historic items, such as the British flag captured after Great Britain was defeated in the battle of Baton Rouge in 1779. READ MORE
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29/05/2018Iberdrola offers customers the possibility of buying green energy packages In line with its commitment to innovate and offer energy solutions that meet each customer's needs, Iberdrola has launched a new product, Energy Wallet, that offers customers the opportunity to buy green energy packages to cover an estimated period of six months, one year or two years. This new product will give customers advance knowledge of the total price of the energy purchased for the selected period, which they can choose to pay in fixed monthly instalments, according to the actual amount consumed, or in advance, which would also include a discount. When purchasing packages of this type, customers can include more supplies and pay for what they consume in all their properties in one go. What’s more, the electricity sold in Energy Wallet comes with the guarantee that it is from 100% renewable origins, ensuring that the power comes from clean energy generation sources. Energy Wallet is also a 100% digital solution customers sign up for and monitor with the Iberdrola Customer app or on the website. In the Customer Personal Area customers will find fully detailed information and can manage their package as well as , see how much power they have consumed, how long their current package will cover their needs and make real-time checks on energy used and estimated future costs. Iberdrola, committed to customers Iberdrola is deeply committed to customer satisfaction, which inspires it to keep innovating with products and services that meet customer needs at all times. It also wants to keep driving structural economic change, just as it did 15 years ago with its pioneering investments in wind power, offering innovative solutions in areas like: sustainable mobility - Iberdrola Smart Mobility, self-consumption systems - Iberdrola Smart Solar-, connective devices for home automation - Iberdrola Smart Home- and, in the case of Energy Wallet, with additional products and tools for purchasing, managing and controlling electricity consumption. About Iberdrola Iberdrola is a global private sector company that has, since its creation over 150 years ago, worked for energy advancement, reliability, quality and innovation. Thanks to a strong growth and internationalisation process that began in 2001, the company has become a world leader in clean energy and it is now one of the world's top five electricity utilities by market capitalisation, with over 34,000 employees providing services to 100 million people. The group recently presented its 2018-2022 forecasts, which will involve an investment of €32 billion during the period and lay the foundations for future sustainable growth. Of this amount, 50% has been allocated to networks, 37% to renewables and 4% to generation and retail.” Iberdrola's net profit in 2017 reached €2,804 million, an increase of 3.7% over the previous period, while EBITDA reached €7,319 million. READ MORE
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25/05/2018Iberdrola has renewed its Compliance Leader Verification, awarded by the Ethisphere Institute Once again, Iberdrola has been awarded Compliance Leader Verification by the Ethisphere Institute an accolade granted exclusively to companies that go beyond complying with their legal obligations to demonstrate their internal culture and leadership, fostering ethical values in their business processes. The Ethisphere Institute, an American organisation and the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has recognised the Iberdrola group compliance system with which the company implements best-in-industry practices. The institution has also congratulated Iberdrola’s chairman, Ignacio Galán, for his commitment to excellence through its corporate ethics, values and culture. According to the Ethisphere Institute, by earning Compliance Leader Verification, companies like Iberdrola can not only identify niches of action based on the entity’s data, but also address the need to improve their organisations on an ongoing basis. To do so, Iberdrola has a specific compliance unit, a permanent, internal collective body attached to the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors. This unit has powers in the Iberdrola regulatory compliance and corporate government system, particularly in the crime prevention area. Executive vice-president of the Ethisphere Institute, Erica Salmon, says that “corporate ethical standards are a basic, objective measurement tool for guiding business decisions and relationships with stakeholders”. Iberdrola, the only Spanish company among the most ethical in the world The Ethisphere Institute was recently selected as one of the world’s most ethical companies. According to the 2018 World´s Most Ethical Companies ranking, it is the only Spanish company classified in the Energy and Utilities, category, together with only five other multinationals. To draw up this ranking, the Ethisphere Institute assessed five categories: ethics and compliance programme (35%), corporate social responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), corporate governance (15%) and leadership, (10%). About Iberdrola Iberdrola is a global private sector company that has, since its creation over 150 years ago, worked to serve energy advancement, security of supply, quality and innovation. Thanks to a strong growth and internationalisation process that began in 2001, the company has become a world leader in clean energy and it is now one of the world's top five electricity utilities by market capitalisation, with over 34,000 employees providing services to 100 million people. The group recently presented its 2018-2022 forecasts, which will involve an investment of €32 billion during the period and lay the foundations for future sustainable growth. Of this amount, 50% has been allocated to networks, 37% to renewables and 4% to generation and retail.” Iberdrola's net profit in 2017 reached €2,804 million, an increase of 3.7% over the previous period, while EBITDA reached €7,319 million. READ MORE
