Corporate Governance

Governance and Sustainability System

A comprehensive and cutting-edge regulatory package

Learn about Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España’s Governance and Sustainability System, which is its internal system of rules and is made up of its own rules and policies based on the Purpose and Values of the Iberdrola Group, as well as other Group-level compliance rules that have been approved by Iberdrola, S.A. and Iberdrola España, S.A. and adopted by Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España.

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In the performance of its responsibilities and the exercise of its decision-making power, Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. (the “Company” or “Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España”) has approved its own set of internal rules, referred to as the Governance and Sustainability System.

The Company’s Governance and Sustainability System was created as an organised internal system of rules for the first time on 6 October 2022, adopting the Group-level corporate policies and other internal regulations approved by Iberdrola, S.A., in its capacity as the holding company of the Iberdrola Group, of which Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España is a part, and which were therefore applicable thereto. 

Since then, the Company’s Governance and Sustainability System has been constantly evolving in parallel with the development of Iberdrola España and its controlled companies, such that the Company’s own specific regulations now go far beyond those adopted from Iberdrola, S.A.

In accordance with the foregoing, Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España’s Governance and Sustainability System is made up of both specific rules approved by the competent bodies of the Company and rules, foundations, policies and principles approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola, S.A. in its capacity as a holding company, as well as the Board of Directors of Iberdrola España, S.A. in its capacity as a Sub-holding company, and which, in view of the applicability of these regulations to the Iberdrola España Group as a whole, the Company has adopted as its own and incorporated into its Governance and Sustainability System.

This regulatory framework is structured into four books: (i) an introductory book, which includes the Ethical and Basic Principles of Governance and Sustainability of the Iberdrola Group as well as the Purpose and Values of the Iberdrola Group; (ii) book one, which includes the By-Laws and the rules governing its corporate organisation; (iii) book two, with the Corporate Policies approved by the Board of Directors and grouped into four blocks: transparency and good governance; human and social capital; natural capital; and sustainable value chain; and (iv) book three, which contains a robust regulatory framework relating to internal audit, risk management and corporate control, as well as compliance. 

Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España develops its strategy in accordance with a purpose and certain values to which all of the entities and persons forming part of the Iberdrola Group are committed, the common denominator of which is the achievement of the corporate interest and the social dividend, within the framework of its firm commitment to sustainability. 

It has an equally firm commitment to unwavering vigilance and the punishment of acts that are illegal or contrary to law or the Governance and Sustainability System, which is expressed in the approval of a range of Compliance rules, notably the Code of Conduct for Directors, Professionals and Suppliers, which is intended to ensure that the conduct of the Company, its professionals and its value chain is in accordance with ethical principles, the law and the Governance and Sustainability System. 

The following list includes all the contents of the Governance and Sustainability System with the corresponding links:

Introductory Book
Book One. By-Laws and Corporate Organization
Book Two. Corporate Policies
Book Three. Internal Audit, Risks and Compliance
Driving Ideas

Introductory Book

1. Introduction to the Governance and Sustainability System

Approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U., at a meeting held on 09/07/2025.

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2. Purpose and Values of the Iberdrola Group

Adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U., at a meeting held on 09/07/2025.

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3. Ethical and Basic Principles of Governance and Sustainability of the Iberdrola Group

Principles adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U., at a meeting held on 09/07/2025.

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Book One By-Laws and Corporate Organisation

1. By-Laws

By-Laws approved by the sole shareholder of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 23/10/2024.

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2. Foundations for the Definition and Coordination of the Iberdrola Group

Rules adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Book Two Corporate Policies

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Part I Transparency and Good Governance

1. Corporate Governance Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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2. Sustainable Development Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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3. Stakeholder Engagement Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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4. Tax Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Part II Human and Social Capital

1. Policy on Respect for Human Rights

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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2. Sustainable Human Capital Management and Anti-Harassment Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Part III Natural capital

1. Policy on Management and Protection of Nature

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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2. Climate Action Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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3. Biodiversity Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Part IV Sustainable Value Chain

1. Competition Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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2. Purchasing Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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3. Operational Resiliency Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 15/10/2025.

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4. Iberdrola Brand Policy

Policy adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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5. Corporate Reputation Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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6. Security Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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7. Personal Data Protection Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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8. Policy on the Responsible Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 15/10/2025.

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9. Innovation policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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10. Quality Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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11. Digital technology Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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12. Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Book Three. Internal Audit, Risks and Compliance

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Part I Corporate Risks and Control

General Risk Control and Management Foundations of the Iberdrola Group

Guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Basic Internal Audit Regulations

Standard approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Iberdrola Group Financial and Non-Financial Information Preparation Policy

Policy adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Part II Compliance

Code of Conduct for Directors, Professionals and Suppliers

Code adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U., at a meeting held on 09/07/2025.

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Compliance Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Internal Reporting and Whistleblower Protection System

System approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Anti-Corruption and Anti-Fraud Policy

Policy approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Código de Separación de Actividades

Code adopted by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Regulations of the Compliance Unit

Regulations approved by the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. at its meeting of 09/07/2025.

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Driving Ideas of the Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España's Governance and Sustainability System

Leadership in sustainability, corporate governance and transparency and an ethics-based culture are hallmarks of the identity of Iberdrola Energía Sostenible España, S.L.U. (the “Company”).

The Company’s Board of Directors therefore regularly reviews the Governance and Sustainability System, keeping it updated and including therein the good governance recommendations and best practices generally accepted in international markets.

In order to facilitate the dissemination of the content thereof and to assist in searching by subject matter, symbols are included together with each rule or policy that identify the main “driving ideas” contained therein:

Sustainable creation of long-term value and efficiency

The sustainable creation of long-term value governs the Company’s actions, reflecting its aspiration to contribute to the implementation of a value chain that is respectful of the environment, transparent and ethical within the framework of a culture of excellence, and permits even-handed remuneration of the groups contributing to the success of its business enterprise. In this way, the sustainable creation of long-term value drives the social dividend that the Company shares with its Stakeholders, consistently with its institutional nature and in accordance with its purpose and values, as well as with its commitment to efficiency.

In terms of safety, security and operational resilience, the Company establishes rules and develops instruments that enable it to achieve a position of leadership in innovation, transformation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the energy sector, strengthening its competitiveness and development in the markets in which it operates.

Permanent engagement of and active listening to Stakeholders

The Company is committed to interaction with its various Stakeholders and to actively listening to them in order to encourage their engagement in corporate life, maintaining a direct, fluid, transparent, constructive, diverse, inclusive and intercultural dialogue.

Decentralised structure

The corporate and governance structure and Business Model of the Iberdrola Group are based on a recognition of its multinational and multi-corporate character, which is diversified, organised efficiently and coordinated around Iberdrola, S.A., the parent company of the Iberdrola Group, the country subholding companies and the head of business or country companies. All of them are subject to basic common guidelines and the principle of subsidiarity, which seeks a balance between decentralised management and the exploitation of the synergies that arise from belonging to the Group, allowing for the separation of the duties of strategic definition, organisation, coordination and supervision and the day-to-day and effective management of the businesses.

Human and social capital

The sustainable strengthening and management of human capital is part of the Company’s sustainability strategy. This responds to inescapable social challenges, objectives and goals, such as respect for human rights, the development of professional relationships based on equal opportunity and non-discrimination, the prevention of harassment and the firm intention to combat it, promotion of talent, merit and skill, appropriate knowledge management, professional development, and the balance between personal and professional life.

Electrification of the energy model

The Company will continue to develop a leading position in contributing to the achievement of real and global energy electrification that achieves the development of industry and the economy through the development of sustainable energies generated from renewable sources and grid infrastructures, progressive traction on their respective value chains,  improving the circularity of its activity and reducing polluting emissions, gradually introducing the most efficient and least carbon-intensive technologies in its facilities in order to promote self-sufficiency and competitiveness. In addition, it will seek to integrate climate action into its internal strategic planning and decision-making processes and boost the response to climate change and the protection of the environment and biodiversity.