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                    <title>Energy and competitiveness in Europe</title>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[T068488]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Affordable and clean energy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Energy]]>
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                            <![CDATA[If every crisis also creates an opportunity, then since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and even more so since the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran—Europe has entered a period full of possibilities, with strong incentives to continue reducing its dependence on imported energy and strengthening its competitiveness. But opportunities do not automatically mean results. They take time to materialize, require perseverance, and often come at a significant cost.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[If every crisis also creates an opportunity, then since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and even more so since the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran—Europe has entered a period full of possibilities, with strong incentives to continue reducing its dependence on imported energy and strengthening its competitiveness. But opportunities do not automatically mean results. They take time to materialize, require perseverance, and often come at a significant cost.]]>
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                    <title>Podcast | Four Ways to Cultivate Inner Peace | Robin Sharma, Author, Speaker, and Leadership Expert</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/podcast-four-ways-to-cultivate-inner-peace-robin-sharma-author-speaker-and-leadership-expert/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[BBVA Podcast]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Robin Sharma is an author, international speaker, and one of the world's leading voices on personal development, self-leadership, and human transformation. The author of bestselling books such as The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The 5 AM Club, The Wealth Money Can't Buy, and The Leader Who Had No Title, he has inspired millions of people to rethink success, cultivate inner peace, and build a life of greater purpose, discipline, and well-being.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Robin Sharma is an author, international speaker, and one of the world's leading voices on personal development, self-leadership, and human transformation. The author of bestselling books such as The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The 5 AM Club, The Wealth Money Can't Buy, and The Leader Who Had No Title, he has inspired millions of people to rethink success, cultivate inner peace, and build a life of greater purpose, discipline, and well-being.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Provides Sustainability Training for Nearly 1,000 Employees from Almost 700 Suppliers in 22 Countries</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-provides-sustainability-training-for-nearly-1000-employees-from-almost-700-suppliers-in-22-countries/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[T068488]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Enterprises]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is providing sustainability training for 937 employees from 688 suppliers across 22 countries through the <a href="https://www.pactomundial.org/sustainablesuppliers/formacion-proveedores-sostenibles/">Capacity Building Program: Sustainable Suppliers</a>. Participation linked to the bank has increased in 2026, with 58 percent growth in 2026 in enrolled individuals, a 65 percent increase in the number of suppliers and 69 percent growth in the number of countries compared with the previous year. The initiative is led by the United Nations Global Compact Spain, ICEX Spain Export and Investment and the ICO Foundation.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is providing sustainability training for 937 employees from 688 suppliers across 22 countries through the <a href="https://www.pactomundial.org/sustainablesuppliers/formacion-proveedores-sostenibles/">Capacity Building Program: Sustainable Suppliers</a>. Participation linked to the bank has increased in 2026, with 58 percent growth in 2026 in enrolled individuals, a 65 percent increase in the number of suppliers and 69 percent growth in the number of countries compared with the previous year. The initiative is led by the United Nations Global Compact Spain, ICEX Spain Export and Investment and the ICO Foundation.]]>
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                    <title>United Nations Global Compact Selects BBVA’s Experience to Assess Supplier Sustainability</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/united-nations-global-compact-selects-bbvas-experience-to-assess-supplier-sustainability/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[T068488]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The United Nations Global Compact has selected BBVA’s experience implementing a sustainability <a href="https://unglobalcompact.org/academy/case-library/how-bbva-embedded-esg-criteria-supplier-risk-assessment#Download-Case-Study">assessment model</a> as a case study for UN Academy, its global platform for corporate learning. In 2025, BBVA evaluated 5,200 suppliers using this model, compared to 4,600 in 2024.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The United Nations Global Compact has selected BBVA’s experience implementing a sustainability <a href="https://unglobalcompact.org/academy/case-library/how-bbva-embedded-esg-criteria-supplier-risk-assessment#Download-Case-Study">assessment model</a> as a case study for UN Academy, its global platform for corporate learning. In 2025, BBVA evaluated 5,200 suppliers using this model, compared to 4,600 in 2024.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Highlights the Importance of Climate Resilience for Capital Allocation at London Climate Action Week</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-highlights-the-importance-of-climate-resilience-for-capital-allocation-at-london-climate-action-week/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[T068488]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[During the recent <a href="https://londonclimateactionweek.org/?__cf_chl_f_tk=QBXvb5EiRMyOrGZ4Wo9pY2NmeXRmghys_rgSTKqG8zI-1783076647-1.0.1.1-kDxyPsziOrcsmpBco47tAl77wasfOKNKDZF4Q.HGll4">London Climate Action Week</a>, several BBVA leaders cautioned how physical climate risk is no longer solely a sustainability issue but has become a key consideration in business and investment decisions. According to Antoni Ballabriga, Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence at BBVA, “the ability to adapt to climate change has become a competitive advantage for companies.”]]>
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                            <![CDATA[During the recent <a href="https://londonclimateactionweek.org/?__cf_chl_f_tk=QBXvb5EiRMyOrGZ4Wo9pY2NmeXRmghys_rgSTKqG8zI-1783076647-1.0.1.1-kDxyPsziOrcsmpBco47tAl77wasfOKNKDZF4Q.HGll4">London Climate Action Week</a>, several BBVA leaders cautioned how physical climate risk is no longer solely a sustainability issue but has become a key consideration in business and investment decisions. According to Antoni Ballabriga, Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence at BBVA, “the ability to adapt to climate change has become a competitive advantage for companies.”]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Raises More Than €1 Million in Humanitarian Relief for Venezuela in 48 Hours</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-raises-more-than-e1-million-in-humanitarian-relief-for-venezuela-in-48-hours/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Santiago Romero]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Donations]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Social Area]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA’s fundraising campaigns in Spain alongside the Red Cross, UNHCR, and UNICEF to support Venezuela following the earthquakes have already raised more than €1 million in donations in just 48 hours. BBVA is calling on everyone who would like to support the recovery effort to join its <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-donates-e5-million-and-mobilizes-humanitarian-aid-to-support-the-people-of-venezuela-following-the-earthquakes/">fundraising campaigns</a> in the countries where it operates, including Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Switzerland, and Türkiye.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA’s fundraising campaigns in Spain alongside the Red Cross, UNHCR, and UNICEF to support Venezuela following the earthquakes have already raised more than €1 million in donations in just 48 hours. BBVA is calling on everyone who would like to support the recovery effort to join its <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-donates-e5-million-and-mobilizes-humanitarian-aid-to-support-the-people-of-venezuela-following-the-earthquakes/">fundraising campaigns</a> in the countries where it operates, including Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Switzerland, and Türkiye.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Donates €5 Million and Mobilizes Humanitarian Aid to Support the People of Venezuela Following the Earthquakes</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-donates-e5-million-and-mobilizes-humanitarian-aid-to-support-the-people-of-venezuela-following-the-earthquakes/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:13:30 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Patricia Casas]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Social Area]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has announced a €5 million donation to support the humanitarian response in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela. The contribution will support initiatives launched by UNICEF, UNHCR and the Red Cross, and other local organizations, both to address the most urgent needs and to contribute to subsequent reconstruction efforts. In addition, the BBVA Group has launched fundraising campaigns among clients and employees to expand support for the emergency and has rolled out other initiatives to support the population during this initial phase of the emergency.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has announced a €5 million donation to support the humanitarian response in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela. The contribution will support initiatives launched by UNICEF, UNHCR and the Red Cross, and other local organizations, both to address the most urgent needs and to contribute to subsequent reconstruction efforts. In addition, the BBVA Group has launched fundraising campaigns among clients and employees to expand support for the emergency and has rolled out other initiatives to support the population during this initial phase of the emergency.]]>
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                    <title>COP31 Begins in Bonn: Key Aspects of the Climate Negotiations Leading Up to the Antalya Summit</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/cop31-begins-in-bonn-key-aspects-of-the-climate-negotiations-leading-up-to-the-antalya-summit/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Teresa Andrés Blanco]]>
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                                <![CDATA[COP31]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The Bonn meetings are organized by the United Nations in preparation for the upcoming Climate Summit (COP31), which will be held in Antalya, Türkiye. Government delegates from nearly 200 countries will attend to prepare for the climate agreements.
<h6>Photo source: Flickr</h6>]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The Bonn meetings are organized by the United Nations in preparation for the upcoming Climate Summit (COP31), which will be held in Antalya, Türkiye. Government delegates from nearly 200 countries will attend to prepare for the climate agreements.
<h6>Photo source: Flickr</h6>]]>
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                    <title>International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day: Advancing Towards Spaces Where Everyone Can Be Themselves</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/international-lgbtiq-pride-day-advancing-towards-spaces-where-everyone-can-be-themselves/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Diversity]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Human capital]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Diversity is part of who we are, and inclusion is part of the culture we build every day. On International <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/lgbtiq-whats-behind-the-acronym/">LGBTIQ+</a> Pride Day, BBVA reaffirms its commitment to creating environments where everyone can grow and thrive with authenticity, confidence and equal opportunities.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Diversity is part of who we are, and inclusion is part of the culture we build every day. On International <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/lgbtiq-whats-behind-the-acronym/">LGBTIQ+</a> Pride Day, BBVA reaffirms its commitment to creating environments where everyone can grow and thrive with authenticity, confidence and equal opportunities.]]>
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                    <title>How do climate summits take shape?</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/how-do-climate-summits-take-shape/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Teresa Andrés Blanco]]>
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                                <![CDATA[COP31]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Preparing for a <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/what-are-cops-and-what-role-do-they-play-in-the-fight-against-climate-change/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">COP</a> event is a year-round process. This phase involves a range of activities that connect one annual summit to the next and are designed to keep climate action moving forward. Technical meetings, diplomatic negotiations and international coordination all play a role in steering the way toward each summit.
<h6>Image source: Flickr</h6>]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Preparing for a <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/what-are-cops-and-what-role-do-they-play-in-the-fight-against-climate-change/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">COP</a> event is a year-round process. This phase involves a range of activities that connect one annual summit to the next and are designed to keep climate action moving forward. Technical meetings, diplomatic negotiations and international coordination all play a role in steering the way toward each summit.
<h6>Image source: Flickr</h6>]]>
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