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01/07/2025 - 12:13 UTC +02:00ScottishPower wins Behavioural Change Campaign of the Year award at the UK Green Business Awards 2025 ScottishPower, Iberdrola's subsidiary in the United Kingdom , has won the Behavioural Change Campaign of the Year award at the UK Green Business Awards 2025, thanks to its ‘Half Price Weekends’ initiative. More than 350,000 customers with smart meters enjoy the benefits of this programme, through which ScottishPower offers its customers half-price electricity every Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., achieving savings of almost €4.7 million in bills since the programme was launched in November 2024. The campaign has stood out from the competition for its innovative approach to flexibility in energy management, which not only saves consumers money but also helps reduce pressure on the electricity grid during peak times of the week. This award highlights ScottishPower's commitment to a greener future and reinforces its position as a leader in the clean energy transformation in the UK. You can read the full story in the ScottishPower Media Room. READ MORE
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30/06/2025 - 11:26 UTC +02:00Santiago Martínez Garrido named one of the world’s 20 most innovative general counsels by the Financial Times The prestigious British business newspaper Financial Times has recognised Santiago Martínez Garrido, general secretary and secretary of the board of Iberdrola, as one of the world’s 20 most innovative general counsels at the 20th anniversary of the Innovative Lawyers Awards, held in London. This recognition places Martínez Garrido among the global elite in corporate legal advice. Martínez Garrido was one of only two Spaniards to receive this distinction in this edition, alongside Luis de Carlos, former managing partner of the law firm Uría Menéndez. Both were selected for their ability to transform the practice of law in the corporate sphere, promoting pioneering initiatives that have set trends in the international legal sector. The Financial Times jury particularly highlighted Martínez Garrido’s role in driving the digital transformation of Iberdrola’s legal department through the ambitious Darwin Project, which has redefined internal processes through the use of advanced technologies. The implementation of the General Secretariat and Board’s Pro-Bono Programme, an initiative that has made Iberdrola a benchmark in social commitment, was also highly valued. This international recognition reinforces Iberdrola’s position as one of the companies most committed to the modernisation of the legal environment and corporate responsibility, and highlights Martínez Garrido’s leadership in building a modern, efficient and socially impactful legal department. READ MORE
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27/06/2025 - 13:04 UTC +02:00SP Energy Networks launches £1.4bn investment to support the UK Government’s Clean Power 2030 Mission ScottishPower Energy Networks, Iberdrola's distribution company in the United Kingdom , has awarded supply chain contracts to support a £1.4bn commitment to deliver critical onshore transmission projects across central and southern Scotland and help deliver the Government’s Clean Power 2030 mission. Forming part of a wider £5.4 billion supplier investment programme over the next decade to move the grid forward, the contracts enable SP Energy Networks to build long-term partnerships with UK businesses to rewire the electricity network. It’s part of a multi-billion-pound investment programme to unlock more capacity for new homes, businesses, and clean energy projects, move power around the country more efficiently and significantly reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels and boost energy security. To mark the announcement, Nicola Connelly, SP Energy Networks CEO, was joined by Energy Minister, Michael Shanks MP, at an event close to the company’s Glasgow headquarters. Representatives from the successful businesses signed SP Energy Networks’ Delivery Charter, committing to green job creation, positive community impact, and a safe working environment. You can read the full story at the ScottishPower Energy Networks Media Room. READ MORE
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27/06/2025 - 10:51 UTC +02:00Iberdrola launches niba, the first neo-energy company on the Spanish market Iberdrola launches niba , its own 100% digital corporate start-up, with a proposal focused on agility, artificial intelligence and customer orientation. The project was created with the aim of continuing to respond to new market needs. As a leader in the sector, Iberdrola is launching a pioneering proposal to anticipate future customer needs. Niba's approach promotes a new way of interacting with the electricity company: 100% digital, intelligent and designed to manage energy in a more interactive and conscious way. Mariola Martínez, Managing Director of the start-up: "niba was created as the first neo-energy company, with the aim of bringing energy closer to people, in the same way that neobanks transformed the financial experience. The project is based on advanced technology that will offer customers a unique experience through hyper-personalisation and data. It is a time for innovation, and the launch of niba reinforces the group's commitment to always being at the forefront." The energy market is undergoing a transformation marked by the electrification of demand and digitalisation. This evolution is redefining consumption habits and giving rise to users who demand increasingly flexible and efficient solutions that are aligned with more digital and connected lifestyles. niba, a 100% digital start-up niba will allow users to manage all their products from an app, without physical offices and with its own customer service model trained in advanced technological and digital skills. Its technology, developed from scratch, is designed to provide a streamlined, personalised and user-centric experience. Since its inception, niba has integrated artificial intelligence into key processes to help users have all the information they need when making decisions: consumption analysis, savings recommendations, plan customisation and cost optimisation, among others. Premium customer service for all customers In this context, niba is committed to a model designed to meet the expectations of digital customers who want to manage everything online. niba's customer service is managed entirely by its own staff to ensure a more personalised and friendly service, in line with the group's values. This model consists of empowering the Customer Service team with first-rate technological skills and full autonomy in their day-to-day work. These agents are in direct contact with the rest of the company's departments and have the ability to manage each case from start to finish from the technology platform itself. With niba's value proposition, Iberdrola is expanding its range of customer solutions to respond more quickly to new forms of consumption, anticipating future needs before they arise. As part of its strategy, niba will offer a freemium model, i.e. a package of features at no cost to users registered on the app, allowing them to see its value before becoming customers of the company. In relation to its commercial offering, the company will not include exclusive promotions for new customers or counter-offers for customers who leave for other companies. On the contrary, it will always offer the best price available at any given time, both when signing up and when renewing contracts. A project to continue leading the Spanish market This new company is a strategic initiative within the Iberdrola Group, with the aim of promoting an agile, technological model focused on personalised service. The company is launching this June with electricity plans and 100% green energy supply. In the coming months, it will add other value-added products and services to its commercial offering. In the medium term, niba aims to consolidate a sustainable and scalable operating model. READ MORE
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27/06/2025 - 10:00 UTC +02:00Neoenergia is the most valuable brand in the Brazilian electricity sector Neoenergia, Iberdrola’s subsidiary in Brazil , is among the most valuable brands in the country, ranking first in the electricity sector. This is according to the Brand Finance 100 2025 ranking, which evaluates the 100 most valuable Brazilian brands across various sectors. The survey reflects the performance of organisations based on financial outcomes, social relevance, and digital innovation. This year, Neoenergia ranked 52nd among the most valuable brands. Neoenergia has been consolidating its brand through a strong strategy with the customer at the centre of its business. For this reason, the company has increased its investments, focusing on the continuous improvement of service, network performance quality, and closer communication with its 17 million customers, representing a population of around 40 million people. To further strengthen its relationship with customers, the company has also been investing in sports, music, and digital connection initiatives for Brazilian women. You can read the full news in the Neoenergia Newsroom . READ MORE
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26/06/2025 - 12:12 UTC +02:00Carbon2Nature and MERLIN Properties join forces to create the MERLIN Forest, restoring more than 200 hectares Carbon2Nature , an Iberdrola Group company that aims to reduce the global carbon footprint and have a positive impact through nature-based actions, and MERLIN Properties have joined forces to create the MERLIN Forest, a reforestation initiative that reinforces their leadership in sustainability. This project represents a long-term and pioneering commitment in the real estate sector, in which Carbon2Nature will be responsible for its technical management, maintenance and monitoring and MERLIN will assume responsibility for the forest for the next 50 years. A forest to restore a degraded area in a zone of high ecological value The MERLIN Forest aims to restore an area severely affected by a major fire in 2022, the largest recorded in the province of Salamanca, Spain so far this century. Located in the municipality of Serradilla del Llano, near Ciudad Rodrigo, the project covers 200 hectares in an area with high environmental and landscape value. The aim is to create a native forest, which not only restores the ecosystem, but also strengthens it in the face of future environmental challenges and contributes to the local economy, generating a broad positive impact. * 192 hectares restored * More than 300,000 trees planted from five native species * More than 160,000 tons of CO₂ captured in 50 years and certified in accordance with the absorption project standard of the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. Adjacent to the Las Batuecas - Sierra de Francia Natural Park, this ecosystem will become a refuge for biodiversity, creating habitats for wildlife and pollinators, improving soil quality and conserving water. The project has a strong social impact: it creates rural employment, works against rural flight and creates new opportunities for local communities. A partnership for the future The MERLIN Forest is also an example of how partnering between companies can generate real solutions to major environmental challenges. With this initiative, MERLIN Properties and Carbon2Nature demonstrate that the real estate industry can lead the change, investing in a responsible and forward-looking model. You can read the full story in the Carbon2Nature Media Room. READ MORE
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25/06/2025 - 15:00 UTC +02:00UPF Barcelona School of Management rewards the values-laden leadership of Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola In an emotional ceremony held today at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona School of Management, the Executive Chairman of Iberdrola , Ignacio Galán, was honoured with the Business Person of the Year award, a recognition that highlights his work marked by vision, innovation and commitment to society. During his speech, the Executive Chairman recalled how 25 years ago Iberdrola undertook a radical transformation of the energy sector, committing to electrification with clean energy, smart grids and storage. A commitment that, at the time, went against the tide, but which today has positioned the company as a global benchmark in sustainability and growth. The Executive Chairman also highlighted the role of companies as agents of social change: "More than two decades ago, we chose a path that seemed risky at the time, but which today has proven to be the right one". Thanks to a strategy based on innovation, sustainability and internationalisation, Iberdrola now operates in more than 30 countries and has increased the value of its assets eightfold, reaching 160 billion euros. Its market capitalisation exceeds 100 billion euros -10 times more than in 2001-, consolidating its position as the largest electricity company in Europe and one of the two largest in the world. Effort, behind all the growth During his speech, the Executive Chairman stressed that this award has a special meaning for him as it comes from an institution that shares the same principles that have guided its management: "An institution that has made its four great values - the vocation to transform, the generation of positive impacts on society, ethics and continuous improvement - the basis for the success of the School itself and of those who are trained here. Values that have a lot to do with my 25 years at Iberdrola". Beyond business achievements - such as a tenfold increase in market capitalisation or leading investment in energy innovation - the Executive Chairman stressed that the real driving force behind this success has been values and, above all, people. "Companies are people who work for and with people. None of what we have achieved would have been possible without a culture based on effort, honesty, loyalty and team spirit. These were the foundations of our first strategic plan in 2001, and they have accompanied us ever since on a path of continuous improvement," he said. In view of the new context, the Executive Chairman stressed that Iberdrola faces the future from a position of solid leadership and with a clear vision: to be the protagonist of the greatest energy transformation in history. With global electricity demand set to double in the next two decades, the company is prepared to respond to this challenge thanks to a model based on clean energy, smart grids, storage and digitalisation. "We are at the beginning of a phase of tremendous growth, and our model puts us in the best position to take advantage of the greatest development prospects in our 125-year history," said the Executive Chairman. The President closed his speech with a declaration of principles: "The true dimension of leadership is to turn business achievements into shared progress, tangible well-being and concrete opportunities for people". Ana Freire, Vice-Dean for Social Impact and Academic Innovation at the UPF Barcelona School of Management, was in charge of reading out the award winner's merits. Freire pointed out that Sánchez Galán, at the head of one of the largest electricity companies in the world, has spearheaded one of the most important energy transformations in the sector in recent decades. Under his leadership, Iberdrola has established itself as a global benchmark in renewable energies and smart grids in markets around the world. José Manuel Martínez Sierra, Director General of the UPF Barcelona School of Management, went on to recall that Harvard also recognises Ignacio Galán as one of the five most brilliant CEOs in the world. READ MORE
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24/06/2025 - 13:22 UTC +02:00Pedro Azagra New CEO of the Iberdrola Group The Board of Iberdrola, S.A. has appointed Pedro Azagra as Group CEO, who until now has held the position of CEO of the USA subsidiary, replacing Armando Martínez. Pedro Azagra has been with Iberdrola for 25 years, first as Executive Director of Development with responsibility for the Company's international expansion, and for the past three years as CEO of Iberdrola's subsidiary in the United States. Pedro Azagra earned a degree in Law and Business Administration from the Instituto Católico de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ICADE) at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Madrid, where he has been imparting his knowledge as professor of Corporate Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions. With an MBA from the University of Chicago (United States), he developed his professional career in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley until joining the Iberdrola Group. Until now, he has been CEO of Iberdrola's subsidiary in the United States, President of Avangrid Power and Avangrid Networks, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Neoenergia, Iberdrola's Brazilian subsidiary. The position of CEO in the USA will be filled by José Antonio Miranda, current CEO of Avangrid Power. He has extensive leadership experience in the industry. He earned a master´s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Oviedo and an MBA from ICADE. He served as CEO of Gamesa in China and the USA. He serves on the board of American Clean Power and is a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Updated at 17:45 UTC +02:00. READ MORE
