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                    <title>What does BBVA do to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development?</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/what-does-bbva-do-to-revitalize-the-global-partnership-for-sustainable-development/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[SDG]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Three years ago, world leaders approved Agenda 2030, a global plan of action for sustainable development. This initiative aims to end poverty, reduce inequality, and combat climate change. Agenda 2030 has defined 17 high level sustainable development goals (SDGs) with 169 integrated and indivisible targets that address the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. To fulfill the SDGs,  governments, the private sector, and society as a whole must unify efforts. Thus, the final SDG – number 17 – aims to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. BBVA contributes to all the SDGs. But this one, more than the others, entails a direct commitment to the communities the bank serves and the industries where it does business.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Three years ago, world leaders approved Agenda 2030, a global plan of action for sustainable development. This initiative aims to end poverty, reduce inequality, and combat climate change. Agenda 2030 has defined 17 high level sustainable development goals (SDGs) with 169 integrated and indivisible targets that address the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. To fulfill the SDGs,  governments, the private sector, and society as a whole must unify efforts. Thus, the final SDG – number 17 – aims to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. BBVA contributes to all the SDGs. But this one, more than the others, entails a direct commitment to the communities the bank serves and the industries where it does business.]]>
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                    <title>How to create a new brand identity: the making of a global campaign</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/how-to-create-a-new-brand-identity-the-making-of-a-global-campaign/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Communication,marketing and advertising]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate communication]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate information]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Rebranding a company is no easy task. Neither is creating the campaign to support this change. But for those who worked on BBVA’s campaign to launch the new brand, it has been an absorbing and rewarding experience.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Rebranding a company is no easy task. Neither is creating the campaign to support this change. But for those who worked on BBVA’s campaign to launch the new brand, it has been an absorbing and rewarding experience.]]>
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                    <title>What is BBVA doing to promote decent work and economic growth?</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/what-is-bbva-doing-to-promote-decent-work-and-economic-growth/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Job quality]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Social Area]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Roughly half the world’s population still lives on only the equivalent of two U.S. dollars per day, whereas worldwide unemployment stands at 5.7 percent.  This might seem like a low percentage, but in many parts of the world, merely having a job does not translate into being able to escape poverty. The eradication of poverty depends on all parts of society having access to stable employment and decent wages. This is the objective of <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/economic-growth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8: “Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all</a>,”  a goal BBVA works toward each day, not only internally in its relationship with its employees, but also with a business model that more broadly contributes to its fulfillment.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Roughly half the world’s population still lives on only the equivalent of two U.S. dollars per day, whereas worldwide unemployment stands at 5.7 percent.  This might seem like a low percentage, but in many parts of the world, merely having a job does not translate into being able to escape poverty. The eradication of poverty depends on all parts of society having access to stable employment and decent wages. This is the objective of <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/economic-growth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8: “Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all</a>,”  a goal BBVA works toward each day, not only internally in its relationship with its employees, but also with a business model that more broadly contributes to its fulfillment.]]>
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                    <title>What is BBVA doing to protect the availability of clean water and sanitation?</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/what-is-bbva-doing-to-protect-the-availability-of-clean-water-and-sanitation/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 00:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Environment]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Gender equality]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Water Management]]>
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                            <![CDATA[It is a known fact that water is the source of life, and survival depends on its constant cycle. The United Nation’s sixth <a href="https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sustainable Development Goal</a> (SDG) recognizes the fundamental right to water and sanitation, establishing that every human has the right to between 50 and 100 liters (13 to 26 gallons) of safe and affordable water per day at a distance of less than 1,000 meters (just over half a mile) – or a half hour – from their home. BBVA is also contributing to the fulfillment of this SDG with its ‘Pledge 2025’ specifically with activity aimed at saving water and raising awareness about the responsible use of this life-giving resource.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[It is a known fact that water is the source of life, and survival depends on its constant cycle. The United Nation’s sixth <a href="https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sustainable Development Goal</a> (SDG) recognizes the fundamental right to water and sanitation, establishing that every human has the right to between 50 and 100 liters (13 to 26 gallons) of safe and affordable water per day at a distance of less than 1,000 meters (just over half a mile) – or a half hour – from their home. BBVA is also contributing to the fulfillment of this SDG with its ‘Pledge 2025’ specifically with activity aimed at saving water and raising awareness about the responsible use of this life-giving resource.]]>
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                    <title>The New York Stock Exchange recognizes BBVA for its best practices in sustainability</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/the-new-york-stock-exchange-recognizes-bbva-for-its-best-practices-in-sustainability/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 00:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Environment]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In commemoration of Earth Day, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) publicly acknowledged those companies listed on the exchange that have integrated sustainable practices into their business models, promoting sustainability with their actions, in their business dealings, and with their stakeholders. BBVA was one of the companies the American stock exchange singled out for their significant Earth-friendly efforts, like BBVA’s ‘<a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-mobilize-e100-billion-by-2025-to-fight-climate-change-and-drive-sustainable-development/">Pledge 2025</a>’.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In commemoration of Earth Day, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) publicly acknowledged those companies listed on the exchange that have integrated sustainable practices into their business models, promoting sustainability with their actions, in their business dealings, and with their stakeholders. BBVA was one of the companies the American stock exchange singled out for their significant Earth-friendly efforts, like BBVA’s ‘<a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-mobilize-e100-billion-by-2025-to-fight-climate-change-and-drive-sustainable-development/">Pledge 2025</a>’.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Edufin receives more than twice as many research grant applications</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-edufin-receives-more-than-twice-as-many-research-grant-applications/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial education]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[April 25 was the submission deadline for <a href="https://www.bbvaedufin.com/en/evento/bbva-edufin-research-grants-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBVA EduFin 2019’s</a> call for research proposals. This year, a total of 38 applications have been received, more than doubling last year’s 17 submissions. This increase in submissions showcases the appeal of this initiative among the research community, and underscores BBVA's commitment to financial education.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[April 25 was the submission deadline for <a href="https://www.bbvaedufin.com/en/evento/bbva-edufin-research-grants-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBVA EduFin 2019’s</a> call for research proposals. This year, a total of 38 applications have been received, more than doubling last year’s 17 submissions. This increase in submissions showcases the appeal of this initiative among the research community, and underscores BBVA's commitment to financial education.]]>
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                    <title>How BBVA celebrated Earth Hour 2019</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/how-bbva-celebrated-earth-hour-2019/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate change]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate responsibility]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                            <![CDATA[On Saturday, March 30th, the world came together to celebrate Earth Hour, an initiative promoted by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). Entire cities went dark for an hour to raise awareness and urge people to join the global movement in support of the environment and the protection of the planet. BBVA’s HQ in Spain - Ciudad BBVA – as well as other corporate buildings and headquarters in other countries, including Mexico, the U.S., Colombia, Peru, Uruguay or Argentina, also showcased their commitment to sustainability and the fight against climate change.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[On Saturday, March 30th, the world came together to celebrate Earth Hour, an initiative promoted by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). Entire cities went dark for an hour to raise awareness and urge people to join the global movement in support of the environment and the protection of the planet. BBVA’s HQ in Spain - Ciudad BBVA – as well as other corporate buildings and headquarters in other countries, including Mexico, the U.S., Colombia, Peru, Uruguay or Argentina, also showcased their commitment to sustainability and the fight against climate change.]]>
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                    <title>Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico: the most attractive Latin American markets for Spanish investment in 2019</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/colombia-brazil-and-mexico-the-most-attractive-latin-american-markets-for-spanish-investment-in-2019/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 01:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial markets and monetary economics]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investments]]>
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                            <![CDATA[76 percent of Spanish enterprise businesses and 68 percent of SMEs will increase their investment in Latin America in 2019. Spanish investors see the best prospects in Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico, according to the latest report '<a href="http://media.ie.edu/reports/XII-informe-panorama-inversion-espa%C3%B1ola-en-iberoamerica-2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish Investment Landscape in Latin America</a>', which was prepared by <a href="https://www.ie.edu/es/universidad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IE University</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://www.llorenteycuenca.com/es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Llorente &amp; Cuenca</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwiSyruyoM3gAhUNEdMKHc-CAXEYABAAGgJ3Yg&amp;sig=AOD64_1d6YRUXirFoPyZt1OwJAC3ex_POA&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi007WyoM3gAhUOoRQKHX3gDoMQ0Qx6BAgOEAE&amp;adurl=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iberia</a>, and presented at Casa de América in Madrid.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[76 percent of Spanish enterprise businesses and 68 percent of SMEs will increase their investment in Latin America in 2019. Spanish investors see the best prospects in Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico, according to the latest report '<a href="http://media.ie.edu/reports/XII-informe-panorama-inversion-espa%C3%B1ola-en-iberoamerica-2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish Investment Landscape in Latin America</a>', which was prepared by <a href="https://www.ie.edu/es/universidad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IE University</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://www.llorenteycuenca.com/es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Llorente &amp; Cuenca</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwiSyruyoM3gAhUNEdMKHc-CAXEYABAAGgJ3Yg&amp;sig=AOD64_1d6YRUXirFoPyZt1OwJAC3ex_POA&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi007WyoM3gAhUOoRQKHX3gDoMQ0Qx6BAgOEAE&amp;adurl=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iberia</a>, and presented at Casa de América in Madrid.]]>
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                    <title>The European Commission commemorates the creation of the Principles for Responsible Banking</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/the-european-commission-commemorates-the-creation-of-the-principles-for-responsible-banking/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[jesus.delasheras]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate Responsibility]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The European Commission has warmly received the <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-and-finance-what-are-the-principles-for-responsible-banking/">Principles for Responsible Banking</a>. The vice president of the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/index_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">European Commission</a> applauded this <a href="https://www.unepfi.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN</a>-sponsored initiative, which BBVA has actively championed since its inception. “It is truly encouraging to witness this initiative. Now is the time to implement them and truly scale up in sustainable finance. We need European banks to lead the way,” explained Valdis Dombrovskis, vice president of the European Commission, at a <a href="https://www.ebf.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">European Banking Federation</a> forum held on February 5 in Brussels.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The European Commission has warmly received the <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-and-finance-what-are-the-principles-for-responsible-banking/">Principles for Responsible Banking</a>. The vice president of the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/index_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">European Commission</a> applauded this <a href="https://www.unepfi.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN</a>-sponsored initiative, which BBVA has actively championed since its inception. “It is truly encouraging to witness this initiative. Now is the time to implement them and truly scale up in sustainable finance. We need European banks to lead the way,” explained Valdis Dombrovskis, vice president of the European Commission, at a <a href="https://www.ebf.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">European Banking Federation</a> forum held on February 5 in Brussels.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Asset Management: “The world is not on the edge of another global economic crisis”</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-asset-management-the-world-is-not-on-the-edge-of-another-global-economic-crisis/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Alejandra Durán Graván]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investments]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In 2018, a significant series of external factors caused investors to lose confidence, which resulted in increased volatility in the markets. Still, for the investment team at BBVA Asset Management, the current “positive economic cycle” has not yet reached its end: the world is not on the edge of another global economic crisis.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In 2018, a significant series of external factors caused investors to lose confidence, which resulted in increased volatility in the markets. Still, for the investment team at BBVA Asset Management, the current “positive economic cycle” has not yet reached its end: the world is not on the edge of another global economic crisis.]]>
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