The 3^rd workshop for businesses on the board of patrons of the Carolina Foundation, entitled Governments and Businesses in CSR in Latin America, was held on Thursday and Friday at the castle of Castellet, headquarters of the abertis foundation. Ms. Rosa Conde, director of the Carolina foundation, Mr. Miquel Roca, president of the abertis foundation and Mr. Ramón Jáuregui, director of the meeting, took part in the opening session. All three used their speeches to stress the value of CSR at times of crisis.

Miquel Àngel Estrada’s proposals allow reductions in transport costs of between 7% and 12% in comparison with other systems

The development of thermal and electrical applications based on biomass is greatly inferior to the surplus forestry potential in Catalonia

According to the cardiologist and scientific chairman of the CNIC, the Spanish national cardiovascular research centre, factors such as excess weight and smoking increase the risk of suffering from disorders of this type from the age of 50 onwards.

The results of the 2008 Review confirm that abertis has once again retained its position on the international Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the European DJSI Stoxx.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day was celebrated today at the castle of Castellet, headquarters of the abertis foundation. At the event a special tribute was paid to the role and the work done by all the volunteers and the members, both individuals and bodies, who support the Red Cross in its task of coming ever closer to people, through community projects and schemes.