ICA-Group remains steadfast in its commitment to the UN Global Compact

ICA Grupo está adherido al Pacto Mundial de la ONU desde 2015.

Strong commitment to the UN Global Compact

Committed to sustainability since 2015

Since 2015, ICA-Group has maintained a strong commitment to the UN Global Compact, the world's largest and most relevant corporate sustainability initiative. This commitment is based on the universally accepted Ten Principles in key areas, including human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption. Our adherence to these principles remains a fundamental part of our corporate identity and values.

A leader in corporate sustainability

The UN Global Compact encompasses more than 21,000 entities in more than 160 countries, supported by 70 local networks. In the Spanish context, ICA-Grupo is one of the more than 1,600 members of this global initiative, standing out as one of the most influential local networks at international level.

En ICA formamos parte de un movimiento global de empresas sostenibles: el Pacto Mundial de la ONU

Our ongoing commitment

Our commitment to the Global Compact reflects our continued dedication to sustainability and corporate responsibility. By adhering to this initiative, we commit to align our operations with the Ten Principles and to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

Jordi Cañas Guerra, Partner Director of ICA-Grupo, underlines: "Our track record with the UN Global Compact is a testament to our enduring commitment to sustainability and the creation of a more sustainable and equitable world".

Commitment to a sustainable future

ICA-Group is committed to contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future, and this alignment with the UN Global Compact is a significant step in that direction. We will continue to seek innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact and promote equity and sustainability in everything we do.

ICA-Grupo appears in the magazine "Theknos" in an article about the Casa Seat project.

Jordi Cañas Guerra y Gerard Cañas trabajando en la la empresa de ingeniería ICA-Grupo

The magazine "Theknos" has published an article about ICA-Grupo and the Casa Seat project.

We are pleased to share that ICA-Group is featured in the latest edition of the magazine "Theknos" of the Association of Graduate Engineers and Industrial Technical Engineers of Barcelona. The article, written by David Román, focuses on our crucial role in the Casa Seat building project on Barcelona's Paseo de Gracia, which has been refurbished by the architecture studio OAB Carlos Ferrater.

ICA Grupo carried out the project management of this exceptional project, demonstrating our approach to project management, controlling costs and meeting deadlines. We worked closely with multiple professionals and companies to achieve harmony on this complex project.

Casa Seat is a multidisciplinary centre offering a variety of spaces and functions, from an auditorium to coworking areas, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and more. In addition, should allow the display of cars on all floors of the building, which involved the creation of a special forklift. ICA Grupo took responsibility for coordinating this critical part of the project, ensuring that everything was in line with the highest quality standards.

We invite you to read the full article in the magazine "Theknos"! You will find it on pages 40 and 41.
You can also read it in image format below:

Artículo de la Revista Theknos donde Jordi Cañas explica su experiencia gestionando el proyecto Casa Seat
Segunda página del artículo de la Revista Theknos donde Jordi Cañas explica su experiencia gestionando el proyecto Casa Seat

ICA-Group strengthens its professional links with ACI and AEDICI

Colaboración de ICA-Grupo con ACI y AEDICI para avanzar en ingeniería y arquitectura sostenible en Barcelona.

Strengthening our professional links

ICA-Group is proud to announce its continued association as a member of two leading facility associations: ACI (Associació de Consultors d'Instal-lacions) at local level in Catalonia, and AEDICI (Asociación Española de Ingenierías e Ingenieros Consultores de Instalaciones) at national level in Spain.

In 2023, ICA-Grupo became an associate member of ACI, a Catalan association that promotes prestige and excellence in the local facilities consulting profession. Since September 2018, we have also been part of AEDICI, a national association that brings together facility consulting engineers from all over the country.

Keeping up to date with regulations and trends

Our partnership with ACI and AEDICI gives us access to up-to-date information on regulations and trends in the field of installations, allowing us to keep up to date with the latest developments both locally and nationally.

Contributing to professional development

Through our participation in ACI and AEDICI, we contribute to the professional and technical development of our industry while keeping abreast of best practices and standards in facilities engineering and architecture.

ICA-Group: Committed to Quality and Excellence

At ICA-Group, our partnership with ACI and AEDICI reflects our ongoing commitment to quality and excellence in all our projects. We are committed to continue to be industry leaders and to offer first class services to our customers throughout Catalonia and Spain.

Maintaining our commitment

We will continue to leverage the resources and network of contacts provided by ACI and AEDICI to ensure that our projects meet the highest professional and technical standards, thus benefiting our clients and partners.

For more information about our partnership with ACI and AEDICI, as well as our services in the field of installations, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to serve you and to meet your needs for engineering and architecture.

Committed to the environment: ICA-Group updates its 100% electric company car

Vista panorámica del coche eléctrico de ICA-Grupo destacando sostenibilidad.

ICA-Group continues its green commitment: new purchase of an electric 100% company car

ICA-Group continues to pursue its commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by upgrading your 100% electric company car. In 2016, we became one of the companies certified and adhered to the programme of Voluntary Agreements for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Catalonia, demonstrating our firm commitment to the reduction of these gases responsible for climate change.

In line with our constant search for more sustainable ways of operating, we have decided to renew our company vehicle, once again opting for an electric 100% model. This new vehicle will provides greater autonomy and allows us to further reduce our environmental impact.

Electric mobility has become an excellent alternative for environmentally committed companies like ours. While mobility is essential for our daily activities, we believe it is essential to do so in a sustainable and responsible manner.

According to a recent study by the European Environment Agency (EEA), transport is responsible for more than a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. The transition to electric vehicles is therefore a significant contribution to reducing our environmental impact and working towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

More autonomy, zero emissions:

A few years ago, we acquired our first electric vehicle, a Renault ZOE, but now we have taken a step forward by replacing it with an Opel Corsa also 100% electric. This new vehicle offers a longer range and more sustainable performance, allowing us to continue to drive our first electric vehicle, a Renault ZOE. meeting our GHG emissions reduction targets.

Nuevo coche eléctrico de ICA-Grupo, vista lateral derecha, reflejando el compromiso con la sostenibilidad y la innovación en ingeniería y arquitectura.
Coche eléctrico de ICA-Grupo visto desde el lado izquierdo, mostrando el avance hacia la sostenibilidad en el sector de ingeniería.
Vista frontal del nuevo coche eléctrico de ICA-Grupo, destacando el compromiso con la sostenibilidad.
Coche 100% eléctrico de ICA-Grupo promoviendo movilidad sostenible.

Contributing to a cleaner future:

Transport is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions in many companies. With this acquisition, ICA-Group continues to contribute to the reduction of emissions in its sector and joins the global effort for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

ICA-Group's commitment to sustainability does not stop here. We will continue to look for innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact. Stay tuned for our next initiatives!

Round table: Digitisation in the design and implementation of installation projects

Jordi Cañas, líder de ICA-Grupo, comparte su visión en Efintec sobre el futuro de la construcción.

Digitalisation is rapidly transforming the world of engineering and architecture, and the EFINTEC 2023 trade fair was a testament to this. Jordi Cañas, Founding Partner of ICA-Grupo, participated as a speaker at the round table "Digitalisation in the design and execution of installation projects". On this occasion, he shared his experience on BIM modelling, a methodology that is revolutionising the way installation projects are designed and executed. Find out how this technology is improving efficiency and accuracy in the industry, and how ICA-Grupo is at the forefront of this transformation.

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ICA-Group commits to the fight against climate change

Gerard Cañas de ICA Grupo con diploma de reconocimiento.

On 6 November, ICA-Group received the certificate of adhesion to the Voluntary Agreements for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GEH) in Catalonia.

The voluntary agreement is a seal of quality for companies and organisations in Catalonia that accredit a clear commitment to reducing the gases responsible for climate change. Through this programme, ICA-Group and 162 other companies voluntarily undertake to draw up an inventory of emissions each year and to plan and implement measures to reduce them.

Gerard Cañas, Industrial Engineer and Partner of ICA-Grupo, was in charge of collecting the certificate at the event organised by the Catalan Office of Climate Change of the Department of Territory and Sustainability.

Gerard Cañas de ICA Grupo con diploma de reconocimiento.

The Minister for Territory and Sustainability, Damià Calvet, the Secretary for the Environment and Sustainability, Marta Subirá, and the Director General for Environmental Quality and Climate Change, Mercè Rius, presented the Voluntary Agreements certificates to the 35 organisations that have joined the programme this year.

The Minister thanked "the commitment of the companies for their complicity in the Government's desire to involve Catalan society as much as possible in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, acting as leaders, spearheading this idea with enthusiasm and rigour, in an effective way, helping to make a better country".

Gerard Cañas, ingeniero de ICA Grupo, recibiendo diploma.

The Voluntary Agreements programme was set up in 2006 with the aim of providing organisations with a framework in which to show their commitment to reducing GHG emissions. In eight years, 163 organisations have joined the programme, one of which is ICA-Group, which have adopted actions aimed at reducing energy consumption.

One of the improvement actions planned by ICA-Grupo's management is the acquisition of an electric company car for 2019, which will drastically reduce the CO2 emissions generated by the company's journeys. In addition, as an expert engineering company in energy efficiencyThe improvements will not only be implemented at ICA-Group but will be extended to all customers.

At ICA Group we are committed to combating the effects of climate change and to the constant search for solutions that promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

You can see all the photos of the event here.

Article about the Founding Partner of ICA-Group in Theknos magazine

Jordi Cañas Guerra, CEO de ICA-Grupo, publica artículo en revista Theknos.

We invite you to read the article of the magazine Theknos about Jordi Cañas Guerra, Director and Founding Partner of the Engineering and Architecture Group Cañas y Asociados. In it you will discover the origins of our company, we hope you like it! You can read the whole magazine here (in Catalan).

Jordi Cañas Guerra, CEO de ICA-Grupo, publica artículo en revista Theknos.