Company Profile
Company profile
REinVEnTinG A GREAT coMPAnY
The year 2008 saw the definitive reinvention of a great company. Less than a decade ago, ACCIONA was one of Spain’s leading construction companies and was actively diversifying and seeking business opportunities worldwide. In the last year, and after divesting Endesa in 2009, ACCIONA has culminated the transformation into a company that is a pioneer in development and sustainability, and a global leader in the development, production and management of renewable energy, water and infrastructure with the minimum environmental impact. This achievement would not have been possible without ACCIONA’s pioneering background. It was created by the first merger in Spain’s
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The Company purchased 213,000 square metres of land in the state of Rio de Janeiro to develop 372 homes as part of a project costing a total of 28 million euros. april. ACCIONA was ranked among the top ten companies in the latest
report from Merco, which rates the top 100 Spanish companies with the best corporate reputation. may. At the ORP 2008 VI International Conference on Occupational Risk Prevention, ACCIONA received the ORP 2008 International Award for its commitment to disseminating and applying a culture of safety as part of its exemplary safety management system. June. ACCIONA, which participated in Expo Zaragoza 2008 as a partner-sponsor, received the Medal of Honour for its alignment with the Expo’s theme, “Water and Sustainable Development”, a slogan which is closely linked to the Company’s strategic positioning. July. ACCIONA began implementation of specific sustainability strategies in other countries. The first six countries
selected are: Poland, the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Brazil. With this initiative, ACCIONA aims to turn sustainable development into a tool to complement its international expansion. august. ACCIONA built five solar gardens with a total capacity of 30 MWp at a cost of 222 million euros. They are located in Navarre, Castile-La Mancha and Estremadura and are owned jointly by more than 1,400 people. The Company ended the year with 115 MWp of photovoltaic capacity, 177% more than the
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The company’s alternative energy investments including wind, solar, biofuels, carbon sequestration and storage, and other energy-saving measures. While BP has made significant developments in all of the sectors, BP should focus on solar and biofuels in the future. The company’s large investments in solar and biofuels are positioned to revolutionize alternative energy. The company’s decision to create two of the world’s largest solar plants in Spain illustrate BP’s commitment to providing solar energy to homes. BP has focused on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through projects across the world, specifically in the United
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Sustainable Capitalism in short is a method in order to maximize long-term growth and protect the stakeholder’s needs, all while considering all costs associated (Huffington Business, 2013). Taking into consideration the environmental factors associated with doing business along with the economic, social and governance criteria is believed to be a driving force to long-term sustainability (Bethel University, 2015). Within the environmental category, the manifesto released by GenerationIM proposes that companies identify the risks of their business and record the footprint being generated by their processes.
Prior to the housing crisis at the Centex investor conference in 2003, Professor Michael Porter with the Harvard School of Business outlined that only the large national builders with operations across multiple markets have the ability to withstand the cyclical homebuilding industry (Porter, 2003). Porter illustrated that the purchase power of the top 20 organizations would allow for sustainability through a down cycle. Porter’s theory was
Calfrac has recently disclosed that its board of directors have approved a $12 million plan to further the expansion in Latin America (Healing, 2015). This shows that Calfrac’s management is committed to making the company more valuable thus satisfying the investors’ need for a strong ROI. The expansion also reduces Calfrac’s risk due to the fact that it is becoming more diversified and won’t take substantial losses in case one of its regional operations face a downturn. To satisfy ethical investors, Calfrac has taken a strong lean towards corporate social responsibility. The company makes an effort to reduce its environmental footprint through the use of efficient technology and was recognized by United Way as a “Community Builder” in 2014, further increasing Calfrac’s reputation as a socially responsible company.
The company is propelled by impute of supplying the energy that drives development and make sure the future of the society with adequacy, affability, ethics and respect for diversity.
People, Profit, planet are the three focuses of sustainable business. Social sustainability focuses on people and community, Economic sustainability focuses on Profit, and environmental sustainability focus on the Planet. With this in mind we are going to look at a budding industry that is profitable and sustainable. Solar installation is a budding industry that creates jobs, clean power, and profits. To gain a better idea on the health of the solar industry we will be looking at Employment statics and federal subsidies in this paper. We will also take a look at the largest solar installation firm in the US: Solar City.
To begin the case study of “Excel Pro Drilling Systems,” we will briefly discuss an overview of the companies setting in which it sells drilling equipment around the world. The external environment in which this business operates is very diverse, having factories in Brazil, China, Czech Republic, India, and South Africa and its headquarters in Alabama. Next, we will identify the issue of environmental groups making concerning claims about the impact of the company on climate change. To combat these claims, Excel Pro Drilling Systems top executives decided to create a “Green Team,” dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability that would make the company more efficient and more favorable in the long run. Unfortunately this team
As a result of these long-term contracts and commitment to its suppliers, Mercadona was offered lower costs from supplier, and subsequently, enabled to offer lower prices to consumers. Nowadays, there are 103 companies that are part of their “integrated suppliers,” as Mercadona calls them. The strategic alliance creates a win-win situation of commitment that permits transparency in processes, margin and information on investment risks. Furthermore, Mercadona is able to assert better quality control over its products with the trusted assurance from its suppliers.
It is about time that Argentina stepped up to the plate. As the country’s gas reserves have continued to dry up and both the economy and the demand for energy have kept on growing, Argentina’s energy sector has fallen into decline. In 2011, for the first time in 27 years, the country became a net importer of energy, and landed itself a US$9.4bn import bill for oil and gas. It is clear that the government needs to revisit many of its energy strategies, and as the country’s demand for electricity is estimated to keep growing at an annual increase of 6% a year, the pressure is mounting.
Z Energy (after referred to as Z) is a New Zealand owned and run company bought by Infratil Limited and Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. Z provides fuel to everyday households, large companies and bitumen to roading industries. Z puts a heavy focus on environmental, social and economical sustainability. Their great success in a short 5 years can be attributed to their desire to be a leading New Zealand company and “solve what matters in a moving world.” ("Who is Z Energy | Z", 2016) The purpose of this report is to alert the management of Z to the threats and opportunities arising from their external task environment and recommend a way in which Z can better mitigate or harness these.
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