Responsibility with society

In the external area, Red Eléctrica's efforts are aimed to continuously improve relations with our stakeholders groups and integrate our projects in the institutional, environmental and social context. The study, research and environment-friendly approach for preservation, development and improvement of the natural and social environment and the promotion of culture and knowledge dissemination efforts are basic principles for Red Eléctrica social activities.

Seeking maximum environmental and social consensus in the execution of our projects.

Environmental and social integration of projects

Red Eléctrica continues to develop project integration experiences in the communities where it operates through the implementation of environmental and social participation programmes. Red Eléctrica has set up a sustainability laboratory conceived as an instrument to facilitate permanent dialogue with stakeholders and to allow to a better conciliation between the needs and demands of stakeholders and the strategy of the company. In this respect, the sustainability laboratory can be defined as a space for the design and development of sustainable projects, in collaboration with local communities, to strengthen the integration of the company in the area where it carries out its activities, fostering neighbourly relations and mutual benefit.

Sustainability projects 2010

Biodiversity conservation in western Iberia: Campanarios de Azaba Reserve (Red Natura 2000).
Support for the sustainable development of grounds in the Valle del Castillo de Chuecos (Murcia).
Study regarding the population status of the Stone Curlew on the island of Gran Canaria.
Support for agriculture in the mountains via actions aimed at improving the habitat of the brown bear and the grouse (Redes Natural Park in Asturias).
Conservation and management for Steppe birds in Andalusia in special protection areas (Life Project).
Energy efficiency at La Raya (107 municipalities of Zamora, Salamanca, along the banks of the Duero River).

Educational programme

Support to the community by Grupo Grupo Red Eléctrica is displayed in cooperation actions and sponsorship with specialised companies in the educational, research, environmental and social field.

Red Eléctrica considers education as a tool for integration, social development and innovation. One of the main lines of action in this field is targeted at the university world through collective agreements or activities which are of mutual interest. In addition work is currently in progress on developing an educational programme targeted initially at students and secondary school teachers, professional training centres and pre/university centres.