Content tagged with "sostenibilidad"

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 »

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.

The new website for shareholders and investors includes information about sustainability

BBVA has revamped its shareholder and investor website, adding more information, new services and design innovations. In line with its commitment to operate under the strictest principles of integrity, prudence and transparency, it includes a sustainability information section.

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 »

BBVA holds its spot in the DJSI

BBVA publishes its Dow Jones Sustainability Index results

BBVA Colombia and El Espectador remit the Sustainable SME Award

The company Servicios Logística S.A. was chosen as the winner of the BBVA–El Espectador Sustainable SME Award during the ceremony issuing rewards aiming to recognize the effort of small and medium size entrepreneurs in the country who incorporate sustainability criteria in their… Continue reading BBVA Colombia and El Espectador remit the Sustainable SME Award »

Building Community

The participation of the entire community in productive workshops contributes to the development of remote regions in Colombia

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