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Contribution to Development

Ponteceso wind farm, Galicia

The challenge facing companies in the energy sector does not only consist of satisfying growing demand for energy in a developing world, but also doing so in a way that is ever cleaner, safer and more reliable. Supplying energy according to sustainability, efficiency and safety criteria is Gas Natural Fenosa’s main contribution in the quest for more sustainable development

A company that supplies clean energy

Recharge Station for Electric Vehicle

The company is working on preventing impacts and reducing pollutants by improving the efficiency of processes through the installation of high-performance equipment and by using the best available technologies.
Of the alternatives available in the area of energy efficiency and emissions reduction, natural gas is the best alternative from among fossil fuels. Its environmental properties and versatility as an energy source make natural gas one of the best options to combat climate change and other environmental problems, such as air quality or acidification of soils and waters.
 

A Company committed to Communities

Gas Natural Fenosa envisages the social and environmental impacts or those that affect human rights, and which could occur as a consequence of its projects and investments.
In compliance with the provisions laid down in the Human Rights Policy of Gas Natural Fenosa, approved in 2011, the company will gradually implement a social impact assessment methodology and assess relationships with communities in the investment and divestiture projects it carries out.
To adapt its operations to specific needs of low-income individuals, Gas Natural Fenosa has several schemes to cater to the so-called underprivileged neighbourhoods. These neighbourhoods are characterised by specific socioeconomic conditions that make both the distribution of gas or electricity as well as management of the commercial cycle difficult, leading to problems in gaining access to energy and a high rate of payment default.
In Colombia, the company Energía Social, whose activity began in 2004, is responsible for the commercial management of those neighbourhoods without standardised electricity infrastructures. Moreover, it plays an important educational role in the efficient and safe use of energy, and generates jobs in these communities.
In Nicaragua, together with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, in 2011Gas Natural Fenosa worked on standardising five sites, which affected a total of 3,800 customers that previously had illegal connections.
In addition, through its subsidiary Gas Natural Fenosa Engineering, the company has been providing technical assistance in the Euro-Solar programme -promoted by the European Commission- since 2007.