{"id":16602,"date":"2026-01-07T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/sustainable-commitment\/esg\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:56:29","slug":"esg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/sustainable-commitment\/esg\/","title":{"rendered":"ESG"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"module-sm\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-E.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Environmental development<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>The commitment to the environment is formalized in the <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Environmental-Policy_may2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Environmental Policy<\/strong><\/a>, which focuses on conservation and improvement of the environment, as well as progress toward sustainability and climate neutrality as essential components of its strategy.<br>\nNortegas carries out all its business activities in an environmentally friendly manner, also committing to energy efficiency and resource conservation.<br>\nThis commitment is reflected in its <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CERTIFICADO-MEDIOAMBIENTE-14001-en-US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISO 14001:2015 certification<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Nortegas embarked on the path to calculating its <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/huella-carbono-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>carbon footprint<\/strong><\/a>, by beginning to collect data on the different sources of CO2 emissions, segregating them into scopes 1, 2, and 3. Since then, work has been done to complete and improve the footprint information.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, since 2021, Nortegas has successfully passed carbon footprint verification audits, thereby complying with the ISO 14064:2019 standard \u2013 Greenhouse gases. Part 1: Specification with guidance, at the organizational level, for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.<\/p>\n<p>This certification also allows Nortegas to to register its carbon footprint <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Registro-Huella-de-Carbono-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>with the Spanish Office for Climate Change<\/strong><\/a> since then.<\/p>\n<p>By registering its footprint, Nortegas commits to reducing its CO2 emissions and therefore its footprint, and subsequently offsetting it. This is also an exercise in transparency on the part of the company in its commitment to combating climate change and achieving net zero.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img alt=\"huella\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/huella-carbono.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img alt=\"huella\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oficina-cambio-climatico.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-S.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Occupational safety and health<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>Nortegas\u2019 top priority is to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for its employees, contractors, users, and the local community through strict legal compliance and the implementation of necessary measures to prevent occupational hazards.<\/p>\n<p>We promote participation, communication, and involvement in occupational health and safety matters among both employees and external service providers. We demonstrate solid performance through the company\u2019s Occupational Health and Safety Management System, <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CERTIFICADO-PRL-45001-en-US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>certified under ISO 45001:2018<\/strong><\/a>, fostering a culture of prevention and integrating prevention into the organization\u2019s overall system, promoting training and information for employees on the risks inherent in their activities. <\/p>\n<p>The general principles relating to Nortegas\u2019 commitment to occupational risk prevention are set out in our <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Health-and-Safety-Policy_may2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Safety Policy<\/strong><\/a>, , approved by the Board of Directors, as well as in the <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Politica-de-Prevencion-de-Accidentes-Graves-en-US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Serious Accident Prevention Policy<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img alt=\"seguridad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seguridad-trabajo.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-S.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>People<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>One of Nortegas\u2019 commitments, as stated in its HR policy, is to attract, develop, and retain talent while promoting diversity by facilitating professional development, well-being, and participation of all employees by aligning their interests with Nortegas\u2019 strategic objectives, integrating diversity through equal treatment and opportunities for people of different genders, religious beliefs, races, ages, or political ideals, and always respecting legal frameworks and the code of ethics in a culture based on transparency and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>In the area of work-life balance and well-being, Nortegas continues to promote measures that enable a healthy balance between personal and professional life, such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-icon\">\n<li>Digital disconnection protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible teleworking.<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to EPSV or Pension Plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img alt=\"seguridad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/personas.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-S.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Society<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>Within the scope of social action, Nortegas seeks the active involvement of its professionals in order to achieve the triple benefit of contributing to social good, improving the company\u2019s perception among its stakeholders, and promoting pride in belonging among its professionals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ImplicAcci\u00f3n<\/strong>, Nortegas\u2019 new corporate volunteer program, was launched with the aim of achieving a series of objectives that focus on three pillars: the environment, education and training for employment, and support for vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n<p>Through this program, we offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities, adapted to all profiles, close to where we work, which allows us to channel our social and environmental interests and strengthens work-life balance through the participation of staff, family members, retirees, and friends in the various initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>At Nortegas, we are strongly <strong>committed to helping vulnerable people find employment<\/strong>. In this regard, in collaboration with <strong>the Itaka Foundation<\/strong>, Nortegas has funded two editions of a training program for vulnerable young migrants with the main objective of improving their employability and meeting the employment needs of partner companies in our sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img class=\"m-b-10 lazyload\" alt=\"voluntariado\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/esquema-implicaccion-en.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-G.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Cybersecurity<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Nortegas, as a company operating in the energy sector, considers cybersecurity to be an essential component in the development of its activity and in the protection of the data and assets of the company and its customers. Therefore, it considers it necessary to develop an effective <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ciberseguridad-US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>security policy<\/strong><\/a> to protect all its infrastructure and systems. For all these reasons, it establishes and assumes responsibility for the following principles of action in cybersecurity, committing itself to providing the material, human, and economic resources necessary to carry them out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h4>Protect<\/h4>\n<p>Adopt a set of measures aimed at preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and Industrial Control Systems, which constitute the three basic components of Information Security and Industrial Security.<\/p>\n<h4>Raise awareness<\/h4>\n<p>Train, inform, and raise awareness among the organization\u2019s staff about the impact their actions can have on the company and its customers, promoting cybersecurity awareness.<\/p>\n<h4>Comply<\/h4>\n<p>Comply with and promote strict compliance with the company\u2019s cybersecurity regulations and cybersecurity legislation in all company activities, as well as other requirements deemed appropriate by the organization.<\/p>\n<h4>Improve<\/h4>\n<p>Promote continuous improvement in the area of cybersecurity in the performance of the company\u2019s activities by establishing improvement objectives, providing the necessary learning tools, developing appropriate partnerships, and focusing the company\u2019s resources to quickly adapt to rapidly changing needs and threats in the cybersecurity environment.<\/p>\n<h4>Ensure<\/h4>\n<p>Conduct cybersecurity audits as a monitoring tool to assess the degree of compliance with the requirements established in this area and the quality of the controls implemented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img class=\"m-b-10 lazyload\" alt=\"ciberseguridad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ciberseguridad2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img class=\"m-b-10 lazyload\" alt=\"ciberseguridad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ciberseguridad.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-G.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Ethic<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>Nortegas has a <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Codigo-Etico-Nortegas.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Code of Ethics<\/strong><\/a> which is the document that sets out the company\u2019s ethical commitments and establishes the general guidelines for action and behavior that should guide our conduct as part of <strong>Nortegas<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>This Code of Ethics is based on NORTEGAS\u2019 values and provides commitments, guidance, and general guidelines to help distinguish right from wrong and to be aware of our obligations and responsibilities, as well as the implications or consequences that may arise from our actions as employees of the group.<\/p>\n<p>In turn, Nortegas has an Ethics Channel that allows all Nortegas employees, customers, or suppliers (and other persons referred to in section 2 above) using the corresponding <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/worldlex.net\/es\/user\/r\/communication-pipeline\/326A42\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>form<\/strong><\/a> located on the Nortegas corporate website and intranet, by emailing <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"mailto:etica@nortegas.es\"><strong>etica@nortegas.es<\/strong><\/a>or by delivering it in person or by post to the attention of the Secretary General, as Chair of the Ethics Committee, or any member of the Ethics Committee. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img width=\"300\" class=\"m-b-10 lazyload\" alt=\"\u00e9tica\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/portada-codigo-etica.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-G.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Anti-Corruption<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<p>The growing desire to fully, thoroughly, and comprehensively comply with any legal obligation, as well as any environmental, social, and corporate governance requirement or request from third parties (customers, shareholders, investors, employees, public authorities, and any other stakeholders) has led the Company to develop organizational measures, technical means, human resources, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable rules and requirements. In this context, Nortegas has a Regulatory Compliance and Crime Prevention Policy to adequately describe the Compliance Management System adapted to the purpose, activity, and characteristics of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Nortegas strongly rejects all forms of corruption, extortion, and bribery by its employees or within the organization; and operates under the principle of compliance with laws, regulations, and the highest standards of responsibility, in accordance with Principle 10 of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (\u201cUNCAC\u201d), committing to conduct its business activities with integrity, avoiding any form of corruption, and complying with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations. See its <a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/01\/POLITICA-DE-ANTICORRUPCION-en-US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Anti-Corruption Policy.<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img class=\"m-b-10 lazyload\" alt=\"\u00e9tica\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/corrupcion.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-1 align-self-center\"> <img alt=\"icono\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/10\/esg-G.jpg\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-11 align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"special-heading m-t-40\">\n<h2>Segregation of duties<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h4>Code of Conduct<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Codigo-de-Separacion-de-Actividades.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o fa-2x mr-2\"><\/i> <strong>Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Urteko txostenak<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/04\/InformeSupervisionAnual2023.def_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o fa-2x mr-2\"><\/i> <strong>Annual Report 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/04\/InformeSupervisionAnual2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o fa-2x mr-2\"><\/i> <strong>Annual Report 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"inner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/04\/InformeSupervisionAnual2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o fa-2x mr-2\"><\/i> <strong>Annual Report 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<p class=\"text-center p-b-20\"><img class=\"m-b-10 lazyload\" alt=\"Separaci\u00f3n de actividades\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/04\/separacion-actividades.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Environmental development The commitment to the environment is formalized in the Environmental Policy, which focuses on conservation and improvement of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3055,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/pagina-template.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[629,2978,60,291,106,54,2478,635,783],"class_list":["post-16602","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16602"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17129,"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16602\/revisions\/17129"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nortegas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=16602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}