The integration of sustainability and environmental impact into corporate strategy has become a decisive factor in long-term value creation. In this context, Albia IMAP recently took part in one of the sessions organised by Aclima – Basque Environment Cluster, aimed at companies seeking to propose innovative solutions to real environmental challenges, within the framework of the 5th Basque Greentech & 2nd Green Ups, held at the BAT B Accelerator Tower in Bilbao.
During the event, our partner Aitor Cayero participated in a roundtable discussion moderated by Iker Ojembarrena Gutiérrez, alongside María Elisa Arroyo Olaizola (Kutxabank) and Álvaro Martínez García (Bankinter). The discussion focused on the key elements that enable companies to generate real and sustainable impact from an economic, industrial and ESG perspective.
Three pillars for effective corporate impact
In his contribution, Aitor Cayero highlighted three fundamental characteristics that, in his view, must be present for a company to achieve tangible and lasting impact:
1. Impact embedded in the business model
Impact cannot be an ancillary or purely reputational element. It must be embedded in the company’s strategy and operations, forming part of the core business and value proposition.
2. Robust and comparable ESG metrics
Having solid ESG KPIs, clear sustainability metrics and consistent, transparent reporting is essential to measure impact, support decision-making and build trust among markets, investors and financial stakeholders.
3. Industrial viability and scalability
For impact to be meaningful, it must be accompanied by industrial viability and the ability to scale. Only business models capable of growth and replication can generate truly transformative effects over the medium and long term.
Sustainability, investment and value creation
Events like this highlight the growing convergence between sustainability, investment and corporate strategy. In an environment where ESG criteria are playing an increasingly important role in M&A, financing and investment decisions, identifying projects with real impact, robust metrics and growth potential becomes a clear competitive advantage.
From Albia IMAP, we would like to thank Aclima, Basque Environment Cluster and BASQUEFIK – Euskadiko Finantza eta Inbertsio Klusterra for the invitation and for the excellent organisation of the event. It was a pleasure to be part of a forum that promotes dialogue between business, finance and sustainable innovation.
