What is a sustainability plan?

The sustainability plan of a company or entity consists of a series of actions to be carried out in the medium and long term, which are intended to make its activity more environmentally friendly and socially sustainable.

What is Climate Action?

These are the actions we take in our everyday lives in order to reduce the negative impact on the environment. These can include, among others, the efficient consumption of the energy we use or traveling on means of transport that have lower CO2 emissions per passenger.

What human activities can help reduce the effects of climate change?

There are many things we can do to reduce its adverse effects: Reusing elements or materials at the end of their useful life and finding an alternative use for them. Buying energy-efficient appliances. Reducing the volume of waste we generate throughout our lives. Promote sustainable mobility by using public transportation or vehicles with low CO2 emissions (such as electric cars, motorcycles or scooters).

What are the consequences of climate change?

The main consequence is an increase in global temperature, which in turn causes shrinking polar caps and the ensuing rise in sea level, changing marine and land ecosystems, and extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves, devastating fires, tropical cyclones, floods and droughts.

What can we do to stop climate change?

The United Nations (UN) recommends taking small actions every day: Donating anything we don't use to fight poverty. Avoid throwing out food to achieve the goal of 'zero hunger'. Avoiding plastic bags to keep the oceans clean and safe for underwater life. Teaching children in the community to read so they can have a quality education. Using energy-saving bulbs and appliances to reduce pollution and CO2 emissions. Educating young people about climate change so they can internalize the goals of sustainable development.

Why is climate action important?

The goal is to adopt urgent measures to reduce the environmental impact of mankind, because the way of life of every individual on Earth and the future of the planet is being threatened. To address this situation, we must act immediately to build a sustainable world for everyone.

For a greener future

Climate action

See the solutions we offer to help you reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of your home and business.

These are the paths we open up to you to move towards a greener future

Energy

We can help you improve the energy efficiency of your home and business.

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Environment

We put loans within your reach products, recycled cards and tools to calculate the carbon footprint.
Mobility

We make it easy for you to buy and use hybrid or electric vehicles with low CO2 emissions.

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Your carbon footprint

Almost anything we do in our day-to-day lives contributes to the carbon dioxide emissions that determine our personal carbon footprint.

Find out how at BBVA we can help you reduce it.

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