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BBVA support the ‘Earth Hour’ campaign
BBVA Group again demonstrates its commitment to the environment, by once more supporting the ‘Earth Hour’ initiative. Tomorrow, Saturday, at 20:30 we will switch off the lights at many of our most emblematic buildings and numerous BBVA branches worldwide. Specifically, BBVA will… Continue reading BBVA support the ‘Earth Hour’ campaign »
Two headquarters of Territorial offices in Spain obtain the environmental certification ISO 14001
The Territorial Head Offices in Seville and Valencia have received ISO 14001 certification from the worldwide standards organization DNV (Det Norske Veritas, the Norwegian acronym). The standard ISO 14001 guarantees that the activities of these buildings are such as they have the least possible environmental impact, with the reduction of use of natural resources and the control of waste, spills, and carbon emissions.
BBVA inaugurates a new eco-efficient office in Lleida, Spain
BBVA Spain and Portugal, through the Premises department, a part of the Purchasing department, Premises and Services (CIS), in collaboration with the Catalunya DAR and the Technology and Operations department, has completed the project of three eco-efficient offices: small (Madrid – Arturo Soria), medium-size (Aranjuez) and large (Lleida). The inauguration of this office in Lleida falls within the BBVA Group Global Eco-efficiency Plan launched in 2008 and will make it possible to save an additional 60% annually and to reduce CO2 by 86,340 Kg.
BBVA joins the CDP Carbon Action initiative
The Group renews its environmental commitment. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) represents over 550 institutional investors worldwide. Its main purpose is to provide these investors with tools to help them to understand how large companies assess the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, and how they are adapting to this. Currently, climate change is no longer exclusively an external threat for companies but is developing into a factor in competitiveness which requires a strategic approach.
BBVA contributes its efforts on integrating sustainable development in a Global Compact report
In 2008 BBVA launched the Global Eco-efficiency Plan (PGE) for the period 2008-2012, making it the first Spanish financial institution of the few at an international level to launch a plan of this kind. The PGE includes targets for reducing energy consumption,… Continue reading BBVA contributes its efforts on integrating sustainable development in a Global Compact report »
BBVA renews its commitment to fighting against climate change
BBVA has joined the ‘2ºC Challenge Communiqué’ in order to ask governments to take decisive action to seriously address the problem of climate change during the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) in… Continue reading BBVA renews its commitment to fighting against climate change »
Presentation of the 2011 CDP Iberia 125 Report
BBVA is involved, once again, in presenting the 2011 CDP Iberia 125 Report, as an associate of the Carbon Disclosure Project and ECODES and with the participation of PwC who is responsible for the CDP ratings. The report will reveal the main… Continue reading Presentation of the 2011 CDP Iberia 125 Report »
BBVA improves its rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project
In 2010, BBVA reinforced its commitment and strategy on climate change, as is clear from the latest edition of the Global 500 Report 2011, published by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Thus, the Group has improved its rating in this analysis by… Continue reading BBVA improves its rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project »
What interest might banks have in taking part in an initiative on climate change?
At the last meeting of Spainsif partners we heard a debate…
BBVA supports the Earth Hour
BBVA is going to support the ‘Earth Hour’ initiative for another year. Tomorrow, Saturday, at 20:30 we will turn off the lights of many of the most iconic buildings and a large number of BBVA branches worldwide. In particular, we will join… Continue reading BBVA supports the Earth Hour »
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