Ferrovial SE.
FER.US | Construction of roads and railways
Ferrovial SE is a global infrastructure operator and services provider. The company designs, builds, finances, and operates transport infrastructure and buildings. Its activities are primarily divided into four main segments: Toll Roads (design, construction, financing, and operation of toll roads),...Show More
Better Health for All
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Ferrovial's core operations, particularly airport expansion, are projected to cause adverse health impacts for 2-4 million people and contribute to air pollution, with fine particulates killing approximately 29,000 people in the UK annually.
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Heathrow Airport alone accounts for about 30% of all aviation noise impacts in Europe.
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The company's construction activities have also resulted in fatalities and serious injuries, including six deaths in a 2021 vehicle accident on the NTE 35W in Dallas, Texas,
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and a £1,065,000 fine for safety breaches during Crossrail tunnel construction.
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However, Ferrovial has implemented numerous safety initiatives, achieving a 19% reduction in the Serious Injuries and Fatalities Frequency Rate by December 2024 compared to 2022,
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and a 50.2% decrease in accidents over the last five years.
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The company also invests in renewable energy, with a 200MW solar project reducing CO2 emissions by 65,920 metric tons annually.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ferrovial contributed up to €10 million to a relief fund, donated healthcare equipment, and converted facilities into field hospitals.
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They also have programs for employee wellbeing, including psychological support and training,
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and aim to reduce inequalities for vulnerable groups through social action and water availability initiatives.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Ferrovial SE is an infrastructure operator and services provider, not a financial institution that offers lending or deposit services to consumers. The provided articles focus on its core business activities such as building and operating infrastructure, financial performance, corporate governance, and general sustainability initiatives. There is no evidence that Ferrovial offers consumer credit products, manages consumer financial data, or engages in financial services for underserved populations. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are designed for financial services companies, are not applicable to Ferrovial based on the provided information.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No specific, quantitative data points were found in the provided articles to assess Ferrovial SE against any of the KPIs for Fair Pay & Worker Respect. While the company expresses commitments to human rights, non-discrimination, safe work environments, and the right to collective bargaining, these are policy statements or targets, not measurable outcomes or percentages required by the rubric.
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A lawsuit against a subsidiary for alleged wrongful termination was dismissed by the court, meaning no substantiated labor violation was found.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess Ferrovial SE on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Ferrovial SE on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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Ferrovial has implemented a 'Ferrovial, Natural Capital' program and a Biodiversity Policy to assess and mitigate environmental impact, including a 'no net loss' commitment.
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In 2024, the company developed over 80 restoration actions and preserved 22,258 square meters of natural vegetation in the I-35 NEX Central project.
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Specific wildlife protection measures include the rescue and translocation of 313 Greek tortoise specimens and efforts to reduce light pollution to protect seabird species like Cory's shearwater.
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Operations affect areas with 528 IUCN Red List species, including 15 critically endangered, 25 endangered, and 35 vulnerable species.
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The company also uses a 'Go – No Go' procedure for new projects to define environmental criteria.
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Ferrovial strengthens collaboration with stakeholders, including governments, local communities, and conservation organizations, to promote awareness and protection of natural capital and biodiversity.
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The company also made its control-center line available for road users to report injured animals on Ruta 27.
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No War, No Weapons
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Ferrovial SE, through its subsidiary Amey, was awarded contracts by the UK Ministry of Defence for the management of 105 military infrastructures, with a minimum value of £955 million (approximately €1.2 billion) and a potential maximum of £2.8 billion (€3.5 billion).
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These contracts cover maintenance, construction, energy efficiency improvements, cleaning, and catering services at military facilities.
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Additionally, Ferrovial was selected for construction work on military buildings around the US, with a contract value of up to $7 billion (€6.4 billion) until 2033.
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However, no information is available regarding the percentage of company revenue derived from these defense contracts, nor is there any data on the company's policies or investments related to peacebuilding, dual-use technologies, or ethical safeguards.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Ferrovial's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions were 2,052,119 tCO₂eq in 2024, an increase from 2,035,258 tCO₂eq in 2023.
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The company committed to the SBTi initiative in 2017 and obtained final validation for new targets aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory in February 2025.
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It has a net-zero target year of 2050 or earlier.
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In 2024, 72.75% of electricity consumption was from renewable sources, while the share of renewable sources in total energy consumption was 13.28%.
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The company recovered 93% of construction and demolition waste and 92% of soil in 2024.
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Carbon offsets purchased in 2024 included 86.5% Verra VCS and 12.2% Gold Standard credits.
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Ferrovial applies TCFD recommendations and employs climate scenario analysis, including high-emission pathways and those aligned with limiting warming to 1.5°C.
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The company has not identified assets or business activities incompatible with a climate-neutral economy.
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Climate-positive initiatives include reforestation projects, such as the Compensa project in Madrid, which created 10 local jobs annually for disadvantaged individuals and provides training.
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A sustainable forest management project in the Amazon (Peru) aims to reduce deforestation.
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Ferrovial's supplier collaboration program aims to understand emissions performance, and it promotes a green purchasing catalog and local procurement.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Ferrovial reported 498 community support initiatives benefiting 551 organizations in 2024.
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The company states that no cases of violation of indigenous peoples' rights were detected in 2023 and 2024, and no non-compliance with UN Guiding Principles has been reported.
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In April 2024, a procedure was approved to prevent participation in projects that might affect protected areas, and the company engages in the conservation of iconic buildings in locations like Málaga.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Ferrovial reported no material cybersecurity breaches in 2023 or 2024, and no significant impact from security incidents in 2024.
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The company has been ISO 27001 certified since 2011, with annual audits, and also holds UNE-ISO 19601 and ISO 37001 certifications.
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Its security training program is robust, with 188,488 phishing simulation emails sent to 8,341 unique users annually in 2024, showing improved user response and a downward trend in personal risk.
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Specialized training is provided for developers, architects, and OT personnel.
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Vulnerability management includes reviews in data centers, endpoints, perimeters, cloud, industrial environments, and source code, with real-time detection using AI.
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Security testing involves regular breach & attack exercises and systematic evaluation of detection and response capabilities.
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Ferrovial maintains compliance with a wide range of regulations including GDPR, SOx, SEC Rules on Cybersecurity, and NIS2, with ongoing adaptation programs.
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The company uses AI for threat detection and response, retroactive incident analysis, and real-time vulnerability detection, and is a founding partner of IndesIA to promote AI in Spanish industry.
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Ferrovial integrates advanced cybersecurity platforms to protect against unauthorized access and anomalous data transmission, with no material incidents reported in 2024.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Ferrovial Construction recovered over 95% of waste through reuse and recycling, specifically repurposing 91.75% and recycling 4.05% of waste, and achieved Zero Waste certification from SGS for operations in selected countries.
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In 2024, Ferrovial recovered 93% of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) and reused 92% of soil.
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The company has a Circular Economy Plan that establishes guidelines for waste management and efficient material use, aiming to incorporate circular economy principles into all processes, products, and services.
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Waste reduction initiatives include fostering innovation for sustainable purchases, updating the Green Purchasing Catalog, and exploring new technologies for sewage sludge.
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Ferrovial tracks the valorization and disposal of hazardous waste, with 7,554 tons valorized and 6,143 tons disposed in 2024.
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The company has annual targets to reuse 80% of soil and 70% of CDW.
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Ferrovial requires collaborators to comply with a Supplier Code of Ethics that includes environmental commitment.
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In 2015, the company was fined €98.2 million for forming a cartel in urban waste management in Spain.
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