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Red Eléctrica is the sole transmission agent and operator of the Spanish
electricity system. Its mission is to ensure the global functioning of the
system guaranteeing at each moment the continuity and security of supply.
They are awarded a Prize for “Taking responsibility for a Sustainable
Future.”
“Our participation in the process
for the EFQM Excellent Award
2011 has represented a great
challenge for us, as we have gone
from competing in a national
setting to doing so in a European
context and against excellent
companies in all sectors. In its
different phases, the process has had the internal effect of making the whole
company more dynamic, cohesive and focused on a shared achievement at a
very high level. It has been an honour for us as well as an admirable exercise
to view the excellent performance of the assessment team in terms of their
implication, rigour and professional attitude. The final outcome has been
one of the utmost admiration, trust and respect on the part of Red
Eléctrica.”
Mr. Luis Atienza Serna, Executive President
� Industry: Utilities
� Country: Spain
� Number of Employees: 1 523
� www.ree.es
Taking Responsibility for a Sustainable Future
After 5 intensive days on site, the Assessor Team agreed they had never
seen such an enthusiasm to take responsibility for a sustainable future. Red
Eléctrica’s many achievements in the field of corporate responsibility have
strongly enhanced their external reputation. Moreover, it has encouraged
their people to participate to contribute to the wider society. Their ability