agbar This Wednesday held the Stakeholders General Assembly, a new edition of the innovative participatory meeting sponsored by the company to reinforce active listening to be accountable not only to shareholders but to their stakeholders and to jointly embrace future commitments. General Assembly of Interest Groups, which can be followed openly by the parties, streamingIt has been developed in three axes following the ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance) which are gaining importance for administrations, companies and other institutions to determine when a strategy is sustainable.
In this content, Agbar Chairman Angel SimonHe said: “We are pleased to establish an innovative accountability model such as the Stakeholders’ General Assembly, which enables us to consolidate our alliances with all our stakeholders. stakeholders and building mutual trust to continue working from a shared responsibility to improve people’s quality of life”.
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The opening block focused on environmental commitment and featured active participant engagement. Tomàs Molina, a renowned meteorologist and science communicator, noted that more than 40 percent of the global population may live in areas with high water stress by 2050, underscoring the vital role of innovation in managing scarce resources.
Narciso Berberana, Director of Sustainable Development at Agbar, explained climate change impacts on water resource management, while Guillermo Pascual, Chief Operating Officer at Agbar, highlighted the Dinapsis network as a key driver of digital transformation. The network connects hubs across regions to support governance, collaboration with governments, and citizen-led sustainable development.
Today, the Dinapsis network includes a dozen hubs across Spain. José Belda, coach of Aguas de Albacete, pointed to the Albacete center as a model for addressing water stress and regional growth, becoming a focal point for innovation and social revitalization.
In Benidorm, the five-year-old center was highlighted by its mayor, Antonio Pérez, who stressed that public‑private cooperation was essential to advancing digital water resource management in the region.
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At the stakeholder plenary, anticipation and preparedness were celebrated, including readiness for emergencies such as volcanic events. Mariano Hernandez, President of the Cabildo de La Palma, expressed gratitude to Canaragua for managing water services across several island municipalities.
The Sabadell Biotop project showcased a shift in the water cycle toward sustainability, with Marta Farrés, Mayor of Sabadell, highlighting this initiative as a turning point. Enric Blasco, Chairman of Aigües de Sabadell, described Agbar’s role as a comprehensive partner for citywide sustainable development.
Closing remarks from Gustavo Calero, former director of Sustainable Development in Andalusia, celebrated converting treatment plants into biofactories, waste reuse, and energy self-sufficiency as benchmarks in a circular economy for water reuse and broader environmental impact.
The discussion also covered social initiatives, with an emphasis on promoting quality employment. Manuel Cermerón, CEO of Agbar, and Matías Carnero, President of UGT Catalunya, explored green job promotion and the value of Dual Vocational Training to boost employability. Pablo Gallardo, an employee of Viaqua, joined the dialogue after completing Dual Vocational Training in the water sector. The conversation also affirmed that supplier partners share in these commitments.
The event also highlighted the Contigo program, which works to ensure that all customers can access essential services, addressing digital, accessibility, and economic barriers for those in sensitive situations.
The progress of the OLA project, an initiative with the Red Cross, was shared. Felipe Campos, CEO of Aigües de Barcelona, Antoni Bruel, Coordinator of the Spanish Red Cross, and Josep Quitet, President of Creu Roja Catalunya, described how the program supports employment and empowerment.
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The final segment deepened governance commitments, highlighting the Agbar Social Pact as a model for green and inclusive district restructuring after COVID-19. Lluïsa Moret, mayor of Sant Boi de Llobregat, and head of the Equality and Sustainability Department of the Barcelona City Council, outlined concrete local actions to raise living standards. José Manuel Baltar, President of the Diputación de Ourense, shared how public–private cooperation helps small municipalities thrive. The San Fernando Social Pact in Cádiz was cited as an example of broad social contracts.
The event also showcased the Agbar Chair Network as a success story, a collaboration with public and private universities nationwide that supports ecological and just transitions.
Attendees also addressed accountability and ESG indicators, outlining key benchmarks used in the industry and explaining how ESG-driven governance helps identify challenges and guide decisions.
A council member explained how governance advances trust and risk management, reinforcing progress toward a robust governance framework that supports proactive risk anticipation.
In summary, this edition of the Agbar Stakeholders General Assembly reinforced accountability and stakeholder engagement, underscoring the value of alliances with partner organizations and the importance of joint action to meet future commitments and address ongoing challenges.