The SDGs are the path towards a fairer and more sustainable world. At Euskalduna Bilbao we firmly believe that the only way to achieve real change is through the involvement of all parties-governments, businesses and society as whole.
A commitment to people, the planet and prosperitu: Our goal is to contribute to equality, sustainability and economic development through tangible actions. A new collaborative model that involves everyone.
15 SDGS, 50 INITIATIVES, NUMEROUS ACTIONS
No poverty
- - Alliance with Koopera aiming to strengthen the ties between culture, sustainability, and social commitment. Impact on the social and occupational integration of those in situations of social exclusion, or at risk of exclusion
Zero hunger
- - Catering: Zero Waste program, an organization specializing in the rescue and safe redistribution of surplus food
Health and well-being
- - Collaboration with the Conquistando el Espacio Azul “Conquering the Deep Blue” project, by the Bilbao Dragon Boat Lamiak Association. Proposal for inclusive sport, community health, and sustainability
- - Collaboration with the veteran rowing club of Bilbao (“Tigreak”)
Quality education
- - Collaboration agreement with Musikene, the Higher School of Music of the Basque Country, to promote culture and the performing and musical arts, with special emphasis on local initiatives.
- - Collaboration agreement with BOS for the sponsorship of the Conciertos Didácticos (“Educational Concerts”) series. Reaffirmation of the social role of culture through quality education, especially for children.
- - Inclusion of the Basque Youth Orchestra (EGO) and the San Juan Bautista Choir of Leioa in the programming for the self-produced show MASTODOPHONIKA as a strategic commitment to promoting local culture within the context of quality education.
- - Visit of the children from the children's workshops of the Bilbao Choral Society to one of the rehearsals of the musical “The Wizard of Oz”.
- - Performance by the children from the children's workshops of the Bilbao Choral Society at the Euskalduna Bilbao Christmas lighting ceremony, together with the cast of the musical “The Wizard of Oz”.
- - Collaboration with music schools in Bizkaia so that students can attend organ concerts.
- - Ongoing training plan for the staff of Euskalduna Bilbao.
- - Training in the inclusive culture programme.
Gender Equality
- - Gender equality training
- - Inclusion of clauses in contracts that ensure equality and diversity in public procurement policies
- - Promotion of an equal pay policy for roles of the same or equivalent level
- - Participation in the hosting of events focused on equality and diversity
- - Safe space. “Laguntzeko Prest” Programme
Clean Water and Sanitation
- - Water supply and maintenance of the Euskalduna Lake using water from the estuary
- - Actions for the adaptation of the lake's water treatment plant
- - Study for the renovation of domestic hot water
- - Replacement of cooling tower level floats to reduce water consumption
- - Replacement of gas boilers with more efficient models
Affordable and non-polluting energy
- - Monitoring the production and consumption of energy from photovoltaic panels
- - Installation and renovation of LED lighting
- - Investment in new electric vehicle chargers in the car park
- - Investment in new building management systems (BMS) for energy consumption monitoring
Decent work and economic growth
- - Creation of 1,566 permanent stable jobs in 2025
- - Economic impact of more than €111,754,000 in 2025
- - Management of grants to support investments essential for business development
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- - Euskalduna digital management
- - Digitisation of access and capacity control
Reduced inequalities
- - Our own diverse, accessible, and inclusive cultural programme
- - Adherence to the Gertu Kultura Programme to promote access to culture as a right
- - Free guided tour programme
- - Cultural programme with a free and affordable pricing policy
Sustainable cities and communities
- - Support for local culture
- - Support for the normalisation of the Basque language in the workplace
- - Support for inclusive rowing
Responsible production and consumption
- - Reduction of resources:
• 100% of the energy purchased by Euskalduna Bilbao is green
• 10% of the venue´s energy consumption is generated by its own photovoltaic panels Responsible production and consumption
• 20% reduction in water consumption by 2025
- - Comprehensive review and adaptation of procurement documents to maximise value for money in the entity’s acquisitions
- - Adaptation of procurement procedures to allow greater control over the entity’s acquisitions and expenditure
- - Waste collection with Koopera. Management of Euskalduna Bilbao’s lost and found
- - Local ingredients in Euskalduna Bilbao's catering service
Climate Action
- - Actions for the adaptation of the lake's water treatment plant
- - Study for the renovation of domestic hot water
- - Replacement of cooling tower level floatsto reduce water consumption
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- - Internal Information System (IIS)
- - In-house production of the BAKE SOINUAK gala aligned with the founding values of the European Union: peace, unity and diversity
- - Supplier Code of Conduct setting minimum compliance standards for becoming a supplier of the entity
- - Corruption Prevention Code, in order to provide the entity with a set of rules of conduct to prevent prohibited behaviour
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- - Internal Information System (IIS)
- - Supplier Code of Conduct setting minimum compliance standards for becoming a supplier of the entity
- - Corruption Prevention Code, in order to provide the entity with a set of rules of conduct to prevent prohibited behaviour
Partnerships for the goals
- - Partnerships and agreements with, among others: Koopera, Mendifilm, AIPC, Musikene, Dragon Boat, Inclusive Rowing, Rowing Veterans, BOS in educational programmes, Gertu Kultura, Ortzadar LGTBI+ Elkartea
