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2021-09-28 00:00:00.0

The JEMAD recognises Iberdrola's commitment to the dissemination of defence culture

Ignacio Galán

The JEMAD presents an award to Ignacio Galán, Iberdrola chairman.

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The Chief of Defence Staff (JEMAD), Admiral General Teodoro Esteban López Calderón, has given recognition to the chairman of Iberdrola group, Ignacio Galán, for the company's commitment to the Higher Center for National Defense Studies (CESEDEN) and its support and dissemination of defence culture.

The award ceremony took place during the inauguration of the CESEDEN's 2021-2022 academic year, which was presided over by the Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, and the Minister of Universities, Manuel Castells. During the event, the JEMAD highlighted Iberdrola's collaboration in promoting various training and research projects.

Iberdrola and CESEDEN have recently signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of developing research and training programmes. This agreement ratifies the commitment of both entities to consolidate public-private R&Dschemes that enable the exchange of knowledge, provide institutions with new tools to improve the performance of their functions and enhance the competitiveness of companies. This agreement includes the financing of training activities, such as doctorates and master's degrees, as well as the implementation of new technologies to develop e-learning in the Armed Forces.

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About Iberdrola

Iberdrola is a leading global energy supplier -the third-largest by market capitalisation in the world and the leader in renewables- championing the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. The group supplies energy to around 100 million people in dozens of countries and has renewable, grid and retail activities in Europe (Spain, the UK, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the US, Brazil, Mexico and Australia, while counting markets including Japan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland among its growth platforms.

With a workforce of more than 37,000 and assets of over €122.5 billion, it recorded turnover in excess of €33 billion and net profit slightly exceeding €3.6 billion in 2020. The company contributes to the maintenance of 400,000 jobs in its supply chain, with an annual procurement budget of €14 billion. A leader in the fight against climate change, Iberdrola has committed more than €120bn over the last two decades to building a sustainable energy model based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.