Infrastructures

In 2025, 99 percent of BBVA’s global electricity consumption came from renewable sources, and the bank has set a new target to reach 100 percent shortly. Since 2019, the bank has reduced scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions¹ by 83 percent and cut per-employee electricity consumption by 22 percent, energy consumption by 19 percent, water consumption by 36 percent, paper consumption by 44 percent and net waste by 33 percent. Furthermore, environmentally certified floor space reached 62 percent, far surpassing the 45 percent target set in the Global Eco-efficiency Plan.

¹Scope 1 and 2: BBVA's direct and indirect emissions, excluding those of our clients.

BBVA has received LEED Gold certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for the sustainability of its office located at 389 9th Avenue in New York. This recognition, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), accredits the entity's commitment to energy efficiency, responsible use of resources and the creation of healthy spaces for its professionals and customers.

BBVA has gained recognition from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, as the first 'EDGE Champion' in the Peruvian banking industry, after certifying more than 250,000 square meters of sustainable construction built to EDGE standards.

BBVA has acted as global and sustainability coordinator and advisor for COFCO International, the overseas agriculture business platform of China-based COFCO Corporation, in a new syndicated sustainable facility. For a total of USD 700 million and a tenor of 3 years, this financing is the second sustainability-linked loan (SLL) arranged by COFCO International, the sector’s leading sustainability performer and one of the most active commodity traders in the sustainable loan market. Apart from the coordinator roles, BBVA has also been appointed facility agent among a syndicate of seven international and Chinese banks.