Commitment 2009

Caja Madrid has incorporated the above topics into its "next steps in CSR", which will guide its actions in this sphere over the next years subject to regular monitoring and review.

MATERIAL TOPICS NEXT STEPS STAKEHOLDERS AFFECTED

Transparency and ethical conduct

Promote the Caja Madrid branch network's role in managing social, environmental and cultural initiatives.

Society

Sustainability as an investment factor

Develop and implement the Environmental Management System in the new Caja Madrid headquarters.

Environment

Continue generating added value for the communities in which Caja Madrid operates, furthering their prosperity.

Customers
Society

Continue our support for restoration and preservation of Spain's historic heritage sites as landmarks of our country's architectural and cultural riches.

Customers
Society

Innovation as pivotal for social and environmental responsibility

Identify environmental impact (consumption, components, recycling …) of the hardware acquired (PCs, printers, ATMS …) as factor in purchasing decisions.

Suppliers

Financial inclusiveness

Continue expanding the number of agreements with other countries to facilitate remittances and improve this service.

Customers

Pursue further measures to spur the design and improvement of products and services for immigrants.

Responsible advising and customer service

Continue offering personalised service to the different customer segments.

Customers

Implement a plan in the entire branch network aimed at offering personalised advising and solutions for persons facing difficulties in paying off their loans and debts.

Advanced environmental management

Step up the scale of environmental management actions throughout the Group.

Environment

Continue supporting  renewable energy projects in Spain and internationally.

Contribution to social development and welfare

Conduct new studies through the Social Demand Observatory.

Society

Develop resource centres for assisting the disabled and socially marginalised groups.

Support active and healthy ageing projects.

Integrity and responsible management of people

Continue strengthening environmental training for Group employees through e-learning courses.

Environment

Training programme for recently appointed executives.

Professionals

Training programme for technical staff and coordinators in the Group's central departments.

Adapt qualifying examinations for recruits to the new requirements of the financial community and sector.

Continuous engagement with stakeholders

Use information obtained from the keynote Obra Social projects to plan new improvement actions.

Society

Deepen and strengthen consultation processes with different stakeholder groups to know their needs and expectations.

All Stakeholders