SDG 13-17
345 biodiversity projects
-24% total carbon footprint reduction
Injection of 0.22 TWh of renewable gas in the distribution network in Spain
The Corporate Responsibility Policy and the resulting Environmental Policy voluntarily undertake the commitment to be a key agent in the energy transition towards a circular economy, low-carbon and digital model, working in four strategic environmental areas: Environmental management and governance, climate change and energy transition, the circular economy and eco-efficiency, and natural capital and biodiversity.
No deterioration of water masses or biodiversity
2% of all water intake consumed
When managing discharges, studies are conducted on the quality of water leaving the thermal power plants after being treated and the results from these analyses ensure that the company does not generate significant impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, we build partnerships with third parties, especially conservation organisations and public authorities, in order to undertake actions in this regard, including the clean-up of coastal areas and the protection of marine species.
345 biodiversity projects
14 voluntary environmental actions
50 ha. environmental restoration actions
We undertake actions for the protection and conservation of natural species and spaces that go beyond the legal requirements, diagnostic studies of the environment surrounding our facilities, and education and awareness activities with our stakeholders, all of which are part of the Biodiversity Plan.
Naturgy Foundation also carries out corporate environmental volunteering actions to promote a positive attitude toward conserving biodiversity among employees and their families. Two environmental volunteering actions have taken place in two natural spaces.
As an example, UFD, the electricity distributor of the Naturgy Group, has carried out a pioneering initiative that uses nature-based solutions to control vegetation in areas located under power lines in collaboration with the Ourense Institute for Economic Development (INORDE). The reduction of vegetation under power lines is necessary to ensure safety and is usually done by mechanical means. The project carried out has consisted of innovating, substituting the use of machinery for native cattle, with less impact on the environment and promoting traditional grazing and rural development. Work is underway to implement this measure in other geographies.
As regards integrity and transparency, we operate under a commitment to integrity, responsibility, transparency and non-violence. Our internal mechanisms for this purpose are the Code of Ethics and Supplier Code of Ethics, Crime Prevention Model, Business Gift Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Measures for the prevention of money laundering, and Human Rights Policy, in addition to employee training in these areas, a protocol against labour, sexual or gender-based harassment, and the Code of Ethics reporting channel.
Globally recognised for our management in the use of hydro resources after being added to the A List 2021 drawn up by CDP Water. Furthermore, we continue to hold a leadership position in climate management and form part of the A list drawn up by CDP Climate.
We have been included in this index since 2001, renewing our position of leadership among the most sustainable companies in the Utilities industry for the most recent edition.
We continue to form part of the Euronext Vigeo, Europe 120 and Eurozone 120 indexes, based on the agency’s biannual assessment
We maintain a low risk profile when compared with the 712 utilities assessed and we have been recognised as an ESG Industry Top-Rated company
Awarded a platinum medal for our performance in terms of social, environmental and good governance issues by this global provider of business sustainability ratings
Sellos y reconocimientos
We continue to hold our position as a leading company in Spain thanks to the good working conditions and environment that we offer employees and our special commitment to and interest in people and their development.
We continue to hold our position as a leading company in Spain thanks to the good working conditions and environment that we offer employees and our special commitment to and interest in people and their development.
Obtained in acknowledgement of equal opportunities policies, implemented by means of comprehensive and measurable equality plans with concrete results.
Recognition of our excellent diversity management as regards different abilities.
Premios
In 2021, Naturgy has been recognized as energy company of the year, for its cultural and business transformation, and its executive chairman, Francisco Reynés, as CEO of the year, for its strategic vision, leadership, integrity and capacity for improvement as well as the demonstration of clarity of vision, judgment and motivation to transform organizations.
We consider partnerships to be essential for promoting development. We maintain a working commitment to society that goes beyond business activities and involves an extensive range of sponsorship and patronage projects. Resources allocated to cultural, social, energy and environmental programmes are focused on projects that generate the greatest value for society, while at the same time enabling us to strengthen our commitment to becoming positively integrated into each community and country where we carries out our business operations.
With research and talent
With culture
We are a member of the Patronage Board of the Liceu, thus collaborating with initiatives that promote culture and the opera.
We support the foundational aims of the Teatro Real, which are geared toward scheduling and managing music, poetry and choreographic activities.
We collaborate with the MNAC in promoting and disseminating the history of Catalan art.
With the environment and the sustainability
With training
We collaborate with Energy Club, an entity which promotes activities for education and analysis of the energy sector through arranging conferences such as Global Energy Day.