speed up green pass This is one of the most important challenges faced by companies in the Valencian Community. Just a month ago the European Central Bank asked the business community to accelerate this transformation. Risks of climate change for the economy. To achieve this goal, companies in the euro area need to invest 2 trillion euros by 2025.
So what does it consist of? transition?, What challenges do we face in terms of the business environment? SustainabilityAre companies prepared for this? to change? These issues and others were discussed on Monday at a meeting organized by INFORMACIÓN and Caixabank, with the participation of: Lourdes Moreno Alonsodirector of Global Business Finance Solutions and head of Sustainability at CaixaBank; Silvino NavarroChairman of the Environmental Commission of the Valencian Community Business Confederation and Javier CerveraDirector of Energy Transformation at Baleària.
Moderated by Carmen Lizán, head of the INFORMATION section, and under the title “Green transition in companies”At the event, the situation of the business sector in the Valencian Community was analyzed. All three speakers particularly underlined this need. not to be left behind sustainability plans.
Silvino Navarro started by emphasizing the following: Challenges vary with each type of companyThe business sector in the Valencian Community is almost entirely SMEs. According to Navarro, this feature significantly affects the way sustainable challenges are addressed.
«Companies’ own Short-term planning and investments and as soon as the management creates new demands, this means that these processes must also change, together with the investments that this requires,” explained the chairman of the CEV Environment Commission. Therefore, he emphasized that some things need to be done. Sufficient deadlines for the implementation of these plans. Regarding the role of the administration, Navarro emphasized that it would be interesting for him to provide adequate infrastructure for companies to implement more sustainable practices, “especially with regard to the industrial sector for sustainable energies and so we start the process decarbonization».
CaixaBank supports business sustainability
To encourage this green transition, Caixabank launched a campaign. leading sustainable financing line It is an organization that offers personalized advice and support to companies on their path to decarbonization and environmental improvement. Lourdes Moreno listed the key elements of this initiative as follows: “CaixaBank’s comprehensive approach is not only financingbut also Create value through personalized support. It is our responsibility to be European standard in sustainability» he stated, emphasizing the organization’s desire to be recognized as a company. A reliable partner in the transition to more sustainable practices.
CaixaBank’s sustainable financing line is designed to meet the needs of companies seeking to decarbonize and improve their environmental performance. CaixaBank Global Business Finance Solutions manager and head of Sustainability Valid interlocutor for companies, who understands the characteristics of each and providing guidance tailored to your specific needs.
The financial institution has received training for this purpose. expert managers To convey to customers the opportunities that sustainability offers as a driving force for their businesses.
Towards decarbonization
An example of this sustainable transformation Baleària has taken the lead in the decarbonization process. Javier Cervera revealed the concrete actions taken by the leading shipping company to date and its vision for the future. Baleària Director of Energy Transition noted that the shipping sector carries more than 90% of all cargo capacity circulating around the world, but consumes only 2% of the world’s energy and converts less than 3% into emissions.
HE The challenge of decarbonization in the maritime domain is clearly evident. «Baleària has taken significant measures to overcome this challenge since 2013. more sustainable technologies. The company operates with 10 ships. natural gas“Cervera is a fuel that reduces emissions by 25% to 30%, even though it is a fossil fuel,” he said.
Hundreds of millions of euros of investment in this technology has led Baleària to Advantageous position by anticipating possible future regulations. “This is not enough, but we have made significant progress,” he stressed, emphasizing his continued commitment to reducing emissions.
In this sense, the company plans to continuously increase its work on lower-emission fuels by continuing to invest in lower-emission fuels. More sustainable and environmentally friendly navigation.
Among their initiatives: electric ferry Between Ibiza and Formentera, a project that demonstrates Baleària’s commitment to innovation. Equipped with internal batteries, this ferry zero emissions It produces electricity with high efficiency motors at the accommodation, entrance and exit of the ports.
sustainable balance
Three expert speakers agreed on the importance of finding a solution. Balance on the road to the green transition. “There is a divide on this issue” Europe’s demands and the real pace of companies “in the adoption of sustainable practices,” Lourdes Moreno said, adding that the European Union requires this from financial institutions. climate stress test“95% of the risk banks are exposed to stems from the profile of their customers.”
In this context, he emphasized the responsibility of being close to customers and providing them with services. Support and identify your sustainability needs. He also warned of the risk of collapse. regulation is very strictdefending something The balance between the demands of Europe and the reality of business.
Along the same lines, Silvino Navarro from CEV stated: Sustainability is not an option, it is a need for constant investment. “Those who remain motionless do not appear in the photo afterwards,” he said. He emphasized the importance of investing in good environmental practices. improve reputation The company’s position in the market.
«This will help you: competitiveness; “There are not only customers in the market, but also suppliers.” Navarro therefore called on all companies to invest in sustainability in a planned way, but always I’m looking for balance and harmony in this sustainable world. “We cannot ignore the events growing environmental regulationsthis regulation and applicability need to be scalable; like this Sustainable regulations are slowly being established “in companies,” he said.
From Baleària’s point of view, Javier Cervera noted the importance of anticipation. “Sustainability, if you implement it, it’s environmentally right, it also helps your company and it’s economical, you can make the decision to bet on that,” he said.
In the same sense, Cervera emphasized the importance of tools such as: sustainable financingHe stated that Baleària received 80 million euros last year, thanks to Caixabank. «These kinds of tools and getting ahead of yourself are what will help you later; so when the regulatory wave is as great as it is in the maritime industry, best starting position more than our competitors.
2025, a new horizon
When we set our target as 2030, the years 2024 and 2025 emerge as a very important stage for business sustainability in the Valencian Community. Renewal, adaptation and implementation of specific plans paves the way for a more sustainable future.
2025 is now marked as an important date Achieving climate targets proposed for 2030. Lourdes Moreno, Global Business Finance Solutions Manager and CaixaBank Head of Sustainability, shared an optimistic vision for the coming years in her speech. “There is no doubt Will evolve in a positive and meaningful way».
Likewise, he pointed out that the Valencian Community already has an agreement. A diverse and rich business fabric adapting to the demands of sustainability. Comparing this evolution to digitalization, he predicted a strategic shift in Valencian companies that “will be as fundamental as digital transformation.”
In this regard, Silvino Navarro, chairman of the CEV Environmental Commission, emphasized the importance of many factors to promote green transformation in the region. Navarro emphasized the important role played by Valencian universities in the development, innovation and applicability of sustainable practices in local companies. He also emphasized that: The wealth of the network of technological institutes are valuable assets that should receive financial and technical support.
«It is very important that we have a stable framework so that we can continue to invest in all this.new sustainability challengesunderlines the need for a consistent and sustainable long-term approach. He also suggested that tax incentives for companies should be added to this framework, aware of the importance of maintaining competitiveness in the global market.
said Javier Cervera, director of Energy Conversion at Baleària. implementation of concrete plans in the short term. “I think many plans will be made and implemented between 2024-2025,” said Cervera, underlining the drafts currently showing emission reduction lines in land transportation and pointing to ambitious targets such as 40% and 90% for 2030. By 2040.