this volunteers Iberdrola applied to more than 90 initiatives developed during this week in different countries where the company is located. Moreover 7,000 volunteers From Spain they asked to join the United States, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, Japan or Australia, 40% more than last year.
Between 1-9 October with the slogan ‘We build the world we want together’ be interested in environmentinclusion of vulnerable groups and outreach.
For example, last Thursday in Spain native species were planted in the municipality of Avila of Solosancho. More than 100 Iberdrola volunteers there, along with 60 members of the Fundación AMAS and Fundación Ande organizations, 800 native trees planted In one of the municipalities affected by the Navalacruz fire, which destroyed about 22,000 hectares in 2021. Iberdrola President Ignacio Galán went there to share the planting day with them.
Basically the species Quercus Ilex and Juniperus Thurifera were planted and a hunting fence was set up to enable hunting. conservation of tree mass placed before the cattle.
Along with environmental days such as in Ávila, Iberdrola also carried out other solidarity activities such as in Ávila. Global race to donate food packages to vulnerable familiesclearing invasive species and waste from beaches, riverbanks and forests, clearing seabeds, or constructing and adapting different areas in social assets such as gardens, planting tables and orchards.
Likewise, bunkers were built. protection of endangered specieshas created toys, environmental awareness workshops, sports with different vulnerable groups and inclusive entertainment to improve cognitive development and psychomotor skills of the disabled and the elderly.
Volunteers provided training on energy efficiency, combating climate change, responsible consumption, recycling, as well as workshops and workshops to increase the employability of women at serious risk of social exclusion, to promote reading among children from vulnerable backgrounds. facilitate social and labor participation refugees. In addition to helping UNICEF improve universal vaccination coverage for children worldwide, children’s books, school product kits and clothing and hygiene products for the homeless were also donated.
Face-to-face and online actions
The week was developed in a mixed format where both face-to-face and remote participation is possible. Increasing and facilitating participation opportunities. Iberdrola volunteers and their families shared these actions with other groups such as the disabled, youth and vulnerable women, refugees, children and the elderly.
The Iberdrola Volunteer Program was created in 2006. global, international project aligned with the group’s values, with the Sustainability Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, they focus on goals 3 (health and well-being), 4 (quality education), 5 (gender equality), 7 (affordable and clean energy), 10 (reducing inequalities) and 13 (action for climate).
Iberdrola’s Corporate Volunteering Program has been recognized by the United Nations as being included in the ‘Transforming Lives and Societies’ report published by IMPACT2030 in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Cooperation. This report recognizes this as a pioneering practice in leveraging the skills, passion and experience of its employees to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Iberdrola is the only Spanish and energy sector company among the 19 companies selected in the report published on the occasion of SDG Week 2021.
More than 700 activities per year
Through the program, more than 700 events are offered annually and more than 12,000 volunteers participate. It is a diverse program that adapts to the social needs of a changing environment and offers opportunities for all employees. Contributing to social and environmental development. Initiatives are being developed both in Spain and abroad and are concerned with the inclusion and development of groups at risk of social exclusion. Likewise, programs are offered that seek to promote environmental care and conservation of biodiversity, access to energy for those who still do not have energy, and response to emergencies and humanitarian crises.