Social commitment

On the occasion of International Women's Day, celebrated on the 8th of March, Iberdrola group — which takes on the challenges of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal number 5 (gender equality) as its own — brought together female and male employees of the company, as well as great athletes, to ask them about their vision of the role of women in society today. These are the actions and initiatives developed by the company to contribute towards equal opportunities.

World Braille Day is celebrated on 4 January to raise awareness of the importance of Braille, the means of communication used by blind and partially sighted people for the full realisation of human rights.

Bioethics, which promotes a set of principles to guide the interaction between the human race and living things — both fellow human beings and other forms of life — must now more than ever be linked to environmental protection. Because only the cohesion of citizens' moral and ethical values with respect and care for the environment will guarantee the mitigation of climate change and the survival of future generations.

Integrating ESG aspects into a company means recognising the key role of environmental, social and governance issues in long-term value creation. It demonstrates their commitment to generating positive impacts on the environment in which they operate, to sustainable economic growth and to the transition to decarbonised societies. ESG aspects are essential in making more responsible decisions and investments for the planet.

We are committed to the protection and achievement of human rights, with the aspiration to help achieve a more sustainable world. From this position, Iberdrola has the necessary tools to guarantee and promote these principles.

Climate change is threatening the present and future of humankind. To turn this catastrophic situation around, we need role models ready to lead the fight. From youth activists like Greta Thunberg to established actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, among others. Below, we take a look at some of the public figures most committed to sustainability.