Operating in global markets and sectors, BBVA is a leader in sustainability, considered the most sustainable bank in Europe by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the fourth year running.
With ESG advisory and sustainable financing solutions, we help turn environmental challenges into growth opportunities.
Find out how.
1. ESG Analysis Report
We start by classifying your company's level of maturity in order to estimate the next steps in your ESG journey.
How?
Based on an analysis of your company's information and industry data, we help you identify your company's ESG gap and estimate the initiatives that need to be implemented.
2. Insights & Strategy
We offer a range of services to help companies develop and implement their ESG strategy.
How?
By calculating and verifying the Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint and Energy Efficiency, and obtaining the necessary certifications.
3. Execution
We support you in structuring and implementing your company's ESG improvement initiatives and plans.
How?
With sustainable financing solutions and strategic partnerships for defined sustainable projects and initiatives.
We help companies move towards a more sustainable future and make decisions that boost their financial well-being.
But what are the benefits of the sustainable transition for your company?
- Reduction of costs and energy use;
- Differentiation of products and services and access to new markets, contributing to the future consolidation of the company's activity;
- Anticipation of legislative changes and market trends, allowing the creation of new business opportunities and access to new customers;
- Access to benefits , incentives and support granted to innovative and sustainable companies;
- Improving the corporate culture of companies: well-being of its employees, stakeholders and customers;
Carbon Footprint Calculation
Free, expert advice
In collaboration with APESEnergia, we help your company to identify concrete measures it can take to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental impact. Through free, expert energy consultancy, BBVA customers are shown practical measures they can take to become more energy efficient and improve their bottom line.
APESE - Portuguese Association of Energy Service Companies is a non-profit business association founded in April 2011 with the aim of promoting the development of the energy service energy industry in Portugal in terms of technology, regulations and good practices and contributing to Portugal's competitiveness in efficient energy use.
Financing
How do I begin?
Contact your BBVA Adviser
The BBVA Adviser will ask you for the necessary information to calculate your company's energy consumption. You will receive a first assessment with possible measures that your company can take to improve its energy efficiency.Request an expert
When you want to take an in-depth look at how to improve your company's energy consumption, BBVA facilitates contact with expert technical advisers in energy efficiency from APESEnergia, who will help your company determine the most suitable actions to take.Ask for a financing proposal
BBVA will open up several sustainable financing options for you, which will allow you to invest in improving your company's energy efficiency and reduce costs.How we support companies
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Investments in renewable energy
Technology that produces energy for self-consumption with reduced emission of greenhouse gases.
Example: Photovoltaic and thermal solar panels, biomass boilers, geothermal energy, and others.
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Sustainable mobility
Equipment or technology that enables mobility without the use of oil products.
Example: Electric vehicles or machines.
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Investment in energy efficiency
Practices or equipment that reduce energy consumption.
Example: Replacement of cooling/heating equipment, LED light bulbs, control and automation system, and others.
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Promotion of the circular economy
Measures that harness waste from your principal activity.
Example: Machines or processes for recycling or transformation, among others.
Companies that have already seen success
To help a company reduce its costs, we calculate its carbon footprint (environmental impact) and identify, together with specialized technicians, the measures to be taken:
- With the installation of 1,230 solar panels (351 kWp) on the company's roof, the company started to produce its own energy and achieved significant monthly savings in operating costs.
- It started to save, on average, close to EUR 42,790 annually and reduced the CO2 emissions of the company by 148 tonnes.
- Thanks to these savings, the company was able to recover its investment of EUR 274,794 in six and a half years.
Other benefits of investing in energy efficiency
- Protection against fluctuations in energy prices
- Compliance with new sustainability regulations
- Reduction of CO2 emissions and global warming
BBVA Commitment 2025: the path of sustainability
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Information
The amount of savings presented is an estimate and is based on published studies from several official sources using average data in the sector. They may diverge from the real values of the company. To determine the value of savings in real terms, the amortization period for the investments must be taken into account.
This document is not a binding offer or recommendation by BBVA for any product and/or service, nor does it replace or alter any pre-contractual and contractual documentation corresponding to the products and services that may be taken out. BBVA has a Collaboration Agreement with APESEnergia to provide preliminary energy advisory services, free of charge. The formalization of any financing transaction is subject to prior analysis and approval by BBVA. BBVA may require additional guarantees as a prerequisite for taking out any product. Campaign valid until 12/31/2024
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