[2.5] Capital Management

  1. Integrated Report / February 2019
  2. [2]Business Model and Strategy
  3. [2.5]Capital Management

The Iberdrola group holds valuable assets for the development of its business model. The strategy defined by the company transforms these assets to create value for all its Stakeholders.

       
  What is it? Management approach Significant aspects
Financial capital Financial resources that the company already has or obtains through financing. Create value for shareholders through sustainable growth.
  • Balanced and diversified growth.
  • Sound financial structure.
  • Operational excellence.
  • Sustainable results and dividends.
Manufactured capital Tangible assets or goods used by the company to carry out its business activities. Offer a competitive supply of energy in a safe and reliable environment.
  • Power transmission and distribution assets.
  • Other assets.
Intellectual capital

Intangible, knowledge-based assets.

Consider innovation as a strategic element of the company.
  • Promotion of R&D&i.
  • Digitisation for efficiency and development of new products and services.
  • Disruptive technology and business models.
Human capital Employee knowledge, skills, experience and motivation.

Guarantee the availability of a committed and qualified workforce.

Offer an inclusive and balanced work environment.
  • Global human resources management
  • "Zero accidents" program.
  • Talent management.
  • Diversity, equal opportunity and reconciliation.
Natural capital Natural resources affected by the company’s activities. Ensure a sustainable use of natural resources and contribute to combating climate change.
  • Climate change.
  • Preservation of biodiversity.
  • Management of environmental footprint.
  • Operating excellence and energy efficiency.
  • Circular economy.
Social and relationship capital Ability to share, relate and collaborate with its Stakeholders, promoting community development and well-being. Promote relations of trust with Stakeholders, improving the quality of life of people in areas where the group has a presence.
  • Stakeholder Relations Model.
  • Community support and electricity access programmes.
  • Human rights due dilligence system.
  • Foundations of the Iberdrola group.
  • Brand management.
  • Transparency and good governance.
  • Corporate reputation.

Social dividend as an increase in the value of capital

The social dividend created by the business strategy and model of Iberdrola translates into an increase in the value of its capital, which in turn feeds back into a cycle of value creation, thus efficiently inter-relating the operations of the businesses and the capital of the company.

The chart below shows its strategic focus for each Chapter and quantifies an aspiration or achievement of the company in this area.

This process creates shared value for both Iberdrola and for its Stakeholders, and constitutes a main vector for achieving the company’s purpose of offering an in increasingly healthy and accessible energy supply.

Capital/Business RelationshipFinancial CapitalManufactured Capital Intellectual CapitalHuman CapitalNatural CapitalSocial and Relationship CapitalCorporate Governance ModelIberdrola, a Different CompanyIberdrola, a Different CompanyNetworksRenewablesWholesale and Retail

(1) Data from a Study of Iberdrola’s Impact, prepared by PwC, which is based on 2017 figures. Includes indirect and induced impacts.

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