Social commitment
We are committed to the economic and social development of the regions in which we conduct our activity.
We contribute knowledge, management capability and creativity, and dedicate part of our profits to social investment.
Fluid and constant dialogue with society provides us with information on the expectations and interests of the communities in which we operate, enabling us to become involved in their development and offer a response that best suits their needs.
Commitments and responsible action principles with society
Dialogue with the community
We want to guarantee fluid, two-way dialogue and involvement in local communities while respecting their culture, rules and environment so that appropriate and swift responses can be offered regarding their concerns.
Social impact assessment
We conduct assessments on the social impact stemming from our activity in order to avoid or offset any adverse effects that may be generated and enhance the positive effects.
Creating shared value
We undertake initiatives within the framework ofventure philanthropy to create shared value and positive social impact in energy projects.
Social investment
We foster the education, cultural wealth, health and inclusion of the most disadvantaged groups through social investment.
Knowledge
We transfer knowledge and values to society through partnership agreements with the academic community and use the necessary and/or existing mechanisms as a vehicle for transmitting levels of service quality to partner companies and suppliers.
Our commitment to the ODS
- Through the Naturgy Foundation, we keep our social commitment to several projects around the world:
Foundation Classroom (Argentina)
Energy School
Rehabilitating homes for vulnerable families
Voluntary energy programme for our employees
- In the area of education, we have different programmes in Latin America:
Artisan workshops in low-income neighbourhoods (Argentina).
The "Gas inspection technical training" and "Youth in the kitchen" programme for young people from the favelas (Brazil).
The "Little scientists" programme and the automotive mechanics and vehicular gas installation training (Colombia).
The "Blue Flag of Ecology" for environmental education (Costa Rica).
The "Adopt-a-School" programme to promote learning and teaching (South Africa). - Through our energy access programmes, communities have been able to:
reduce energy costs
improve infrastructures
access a less polluting energy source
The Energy vulnerability plan has also managed to:
develop initiatives in energy efficiency
safety in the home
and achieve a minimum of comfort in all homes. - We are committed to sustainability in the communities in which we operate.
We guarantee smooth dialogue with the communities in which we conduct our activity.
We analyse the social impact stemming from our activity.
In the Naturgy Foundation, we conduct operations to safeguard cultural heritage. - We have agreements with public organisations and entities in areas such as:
access to energy.
supporting education.
promoting health and research.
social action aimed at disadvantaged groups.
promoting culture.