BBVA Bancomer/2018 Annual Report
Water
GRI 303-1 and 303-3
Water is without doubt one of our most precious resources. Water resources are a critical concern for
the future and for the planet's very survival, as the availability of drinking water is directly threatened by
the consequences of climate change.
BBVA is fully aware of this reality and is strongly committed to the comprehensive and sustainable
management of water at all its facilities. Along these lines, it has implemented various programs and
management measures to optimize and reduce consumption. Meanwhile, the Bank has implemented
mechanisms to ensure that the discharge of water generated at its facilities meets the quality standards
required by law.
Goals for 2020
3% reduction in water consumption per person.
11% of people located in buildings with alternative water supply sources.
Total water consumption
Water consumption per
employee
Scope: BBVA Bancomer Financial Group.
2016
2017
2018
624,359
13.81
731,840
16.44
Unit
m³
471,435
10.35 m³/employee
1. Total number of employees means the average number of employees of the BBVA Bancomer Financial Group, plus the
average number of external personnel present in the Bank's buildings and branches in 2018.
2. In 2018, the average number of employees totaled 37,177, plus an average of 8,355 external employees, making a total of 45,532.
3. Figures at close of 2018.
4. The figure for year-end 2018 includes estimated consumption for November and December due to the fact that at the
date of the verification we were still receiving consumption statements as the information was provided every two months.
5. Annual water consumption at BBVA Bancomer's buildings and facilities does not take into account certain locations
with unknown levels of water consumption, partly because the cost is included in the rent for the building. At year-end
2018, BBVA Bancomer had a total of 2,172 real estate assets. However, of this total number, 136 accounts include water
consumption as part of the general maintenance fee while 205 are paid directly by the owner of the property, meaning a
certain percentage of total water consumption cannot be reliably quantified or estimated.
6. Migrate the calculation methodology from the one set out in the 2017 Annual Report so as to bring it in line with the
guidelines of BBVA Global.
The total saving in water consumption
in 2018 versus 2017 was enough to fill over
100 Olympic-size swimming pools.
Water consumption initiatives
Corporate buildings
The corporate headquarters (Torre Bancomer, Parques Bancomer and the Data Center (DC))
are capable of recycling both rainwater and waste water.
We use the treated water in: WCs, cooling towers, water mirrors and gardening.
We installed low consumption bathroom fittings and accessories, saving 20% in consumption
of treated water.
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In 2018, the Bank treated a total
of 44,507 m³ of water.
Branches
Pure Water / Cero Garrafones (Zero Water Bottles)
In all branches of BBVA Bancomer, it was decided to change water bottles with filters and help to
bring down the use of plastic bottles. Potability tests are run each month and a total of 710 water
filters were installed across the nation in 2018, bringing the total to 2,198 filters. The Bank is now
no longer reliant on large plastic water bottles.
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