How is the carbon footprint calculated?

The carbon footprint is an environmental indicator that reflects all the greenhouse gases directly or indirectly emitted by an individual, an organization, an event or a product, and allows us to reflect on those areas where we need to act to reduce emissions. To calculate it, you have to multiply the consumption (activity) by its corresponding emission factor based on the type of fuel or gas used, as detailed in the Spanish Government's National Inventory of Greenhouse Gases.

What sustainability and savings actions can businesses engage in?

A very important consideration in any company that wants to be more sustainable is being able to rely on the commitment of its leaders. In order to transform the corporate culture, top management has to get involved and demonstrate, through its words and actions, the importance of adopting strategies that improve the company's social and environmental impact. Businesses can take actions aimed at saving energy, recycling waste, using renewable energy and designing environmentally friendly products and services. Employees can be encouraged to volunteer in activities that help them become ambassadors for charitable causes with a focus on sustainability. Finally, once a corporate culture is in place in which sustainability is a core component, it will be very important to measure the impact of all the actions that are taken.

What are the goals of sustainable development?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were defined by the world's leaders in 2015 in an effort to protect the planet, combat poverty and build a more prosperous, fair and sustainable world for future generations. These objectives were set in the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development and include efforts to advance clean energy, decent employment and economic growth; responsible consumption and production; action against climate change as well as goals targeted at industry, innovation and infrastructure.

How can we fight deforestation?

Trees are essential to the development of life and to keeping the planet healthy. To combat deforestation, we must avoid the indiscriminate cutting of trees, control fires and floods as much as possible and fight to reduce the level of pollution in the atmosphere and in ecosystems. They also have to promote activities to restore and preserve the environment.

How does reducing emissions affect your company's accounts?

Trees are essential to the development of life and to keeping the planet healthy. To combat deforestation, we must avoid the indiscriminate cutting of trees, control fires and floods as much as possible and fight to reduce the level of pollution in the atmosphere and in ecosystems. They also have to promote activities to restore and preserve the environment.

What do I do if I don't know what type of project I am interested in?

Trees are essential to the development of life and to keeping the planet healthy. To combat deforestation, we must avoid the indiscriminate cutting of trees, control fires and floods as much as possible and fight to reduce the level of pollution in the atmosphere and in ecosystems. They also have to promote activities to restore and preserve the environment.

What is the relationship between public subsidies and BBVA financing?

Trees are essential to the development of life and to keeping the planet healthy. To combat deforestation, we must avoid the indiscriminate cutting of trees, control fires and floods as much as possible and fight to reduce the level of pollution in the atmosphere and in ecosystems. They also have to promote activities to restore and preserve the environment.

BBVA Energy Savings Plan for companies and the self-employed

You can save money by saving energy in your business

If your company is more efficient, your expenses will go down and your carbon footprint will be smaller. To help you improve that efficiency, we offer you the BBVA Energy Savings Plan: a range of products and tools and a network of advisers to support you.

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BBVA, together with Minsait, will help you find the subsidy that can best satisfy your energy efficiency and savings goals.

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Calculations of possible savings, or those referring to the environmental impact measurement data generated by your business, will always be mere indicative estimates, based on studies published by various official bodies that provide data on average consumption by sector, taking into account current market prices, in contrast with your energy account activity, which are directly taken from your accounts, with your prior authorization. Therefore, it is possible that they may differ from real measurement taken using comprehensive information on your business. That is why the amounts or percentages of future savings may be indicated must never be understood as definitive or as a promise, as they are based on partial information and statistics. It is the company's responsibility to perform the calculations and measurements required before taking any decisions.
In addition, to correctly determine the total potential savings, the repayment period and possible financing costs, as well as the cost of the investments undertaken, must be taken into consideration.
This document does not constitute a binding offer or recommendation from BBVA to take out any product or service, nor does it replace or modify the pre-contractual and contractual documentation that may correspond to any products and services in the future, which will always be subject to prior study and approval by BBVA.
BBVA can assist customers with the procedures to apply for different types of public aid and/or subsidies through various partners, who will perform guideline calculations based on legal sources from the public bodies, as participants in the various programs for channeling funds. The granting and access to grants or subsidies will not depend on BBVA, but on the suitability of each applicant, and the investment project presented.
Calculations of possible savings will always be estimates based on publications by official bodies that provide data on average consumption by sector, taking into account current market prices, and compared to the account activities for energy supply, with your prior authorization and where the company is responsible for performing the calculations and measurements before making any decisions.

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