Content tagged with "environment"
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 »
Environmental management system certification for 10 corporate buildings
Environmental Management Systems are comprised of actions intended to meet environmental legislation requirements and to reduce the impact that activities have on the environment by controlling the processes causing the impact. BBVA Bancomer was granted certification for 5 corporate buildings and re-certification… Continue reading Environmental management system certification for 10 corporate buildings »
BBVA finances the world’s first power plant to combine solar thermal energy and biomass energy
As part of plans to consolidate its leading position in funding renewable energy projects, BBVA has acted as Mandated Lead Arranger to finance the construction and operation of the world’s first power plant to combine solar thermal energy and biomass energy. The operation includes a senior loan of 99 million euros and a further VAT loan of 25 million euros.
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.
Virtual statements, for the Protection of the Environment
BBVA Colombia has launched the virtual statement service, through which people obtain, in an easy and environmentally friendly manner, their account balance and product invoicing information.
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 Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award 2011 – Ecology and Conservation Biology
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Ecology and Conservation Biology category has been granted to the U.S. ecologist and naturalist Daniel H. Janzen, “for his pioneering work in tropical ecology and the conservation of tropical ecosystems.” The work done… Continue reading BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award 2011 – Ecology and Conservation Biology »
Three BBVA initiatives are shortlisted for the IDB beyond Banking awards
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced, via its website, the projects shortlisted for the 2011 edition of the beyond Banking awards. Three BBVA initiatives have been chosen to compete in the following categories: - Planet: Green certifications (LEED and ISO 14001)… Continue reading Three BBVA initiatives are shortlisted for the IDB beyond Banking awards »
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 named Best Finance House North America for renewable energy in 2011
Environmental Finance Magazine has named BBVA Best Finance House, North America for Renewable Energy in 2011. This award is a result of one of the most closely watched polls across the carbon, renewable energy, weather risk and US emissions markets. Over 1000… Continue reading BBVA named Best Finance House North America for renewable energy in 2011 »
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