| Development and application of the environmental management system at the new Caja Madrid head offices. |
The building underwent an environmental diagnosis in 2008. Efficiency considerations were paramount in the design of the new headquarters, with installations that minimise environmental impact. |
| Continue rolling out environmental management projects within the Group. |
- Some 19.3% of the electricity consumed in the headquarters now comes from renewable energy sources (green energy).
- Use of biodegradable bags in branch advertising materials. Some 94,500 units were distributed in 2008.
- Use of more environment-friendly materials in the activities that suppliers carry on in our premises.
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| E-learning course on environmental management for Group professionals. |
An e-learning course has been developed in environmental management to convey to employees the basic concepts of sustainable development and the certified environmental management system, and promote its implementation. |
| Energy efficiency studies to be carried out in Obra Social education centres. |
Projects carried out in educational centres: “You can do it” “Recycling household vegetable oil”. |
| Adaptation of La Casa Encendida installations in line with environmental management objectives. |
Consolidation of the environmental management system certified to the ISO 14001:2004 Standard. |
| New in-house and partnership projects to promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and greater social awareness around environmental issues. |
Promotion of new educational and awareness-raising initiatives and projects, including:
- Agenda 21 schools programme.
- Exhibitions.
- Healthy planet, healthy eating.
- Publications.
- Prize for accessibility in protected nature areas.
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