January 7th, 2024

Sustainable Certificates

The enterprises in Spain are adopting certificates that recognize their efforts to mitigate the social and enviromental impacts. These do not only help the businesses align their operations with the Sustainable Development Objectives (SDO), but they also generate trust with the consumers and investors.

MAIN SUSTAINABLE CERTIFICATES IN SPAIN
Certificates like the ISO 14001 (enviromental management), BREEAM and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the seals FSC and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) are some of the most used. Furthermore, the distinctive CeroCO2 measures and compensates the carbon emision, whilst the Sello de Comercio Justo endorses ethical labor practices. Spain leads in the adoption of some of these certificates at an european level, with more than 13 000 businesses having been certificated under ISO 14001 and having an outstanding presence of BREEAM and LEED projects.

BENEFITS AND IMPACT
These are the certifications that strengthen the corporative reputation by showing compromise with sustainability. They help reduce operating costs throughout a more efficient management of resources and they facilitate access to new markets, including international contracts. Furthermore, these grant clarity in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.