Wa are FCC - Nº16

For the third year in a row, FCC has acknowledged and rewarded the work of different organisations and associations that fight against gen - der-based violence and protect wo- men who are victims of this terrible social scourge. In this Third Edition, the award went to the Adecco Foun- dation, in recognition of its work and commitment to women who are victims of gender violence, helping FCC acknowledges the Adecco Foundation for its work and support to women who are victims of gender-based violence It is necessary to work so that education and awareness of harassment and gender violence in all its forms reaches the entire population them to gain employment as the main guarantee to normalising their lives. The award ceremony, opened by Javier López-Galiacho the FCC Group’s Director of Compliance and Corporate Responsibility, took place this morning at the FCC corporate headquarters in Las Tablas, Madrid, as part of the events celebrating the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The Managing Director of the Adec- co Foundation, Francisco Mesone- ro, received the prize from Aqua- lia’s Director of Communication and CSR, Juan Pablo Merino, who poin- ted out that this recognition awarded by Aqualia “makes the company’s strategy tangible, as a result of its firm commitment to collaborating with other companies, public admi- nistrations and third-sector entities to overcome the social challenges we are currently facing. Here at Aqualia this cooperation is concei- ved to be the best way to comply with United Nations SDG 17 (Allian- ces for the purpose of achieving the objectives)”. Mr Mesonero gave thanks on behalf of the organisation for this award and recognition of the work and support that they have been pro- viding for women who are victims of gender violence and in the fight against gender violence. “For the Adecco Foundation it is a great ho- nour to receive this recognition from a company like FCC, with which we have been collaborating for so many years, and with whom we share a common vision and values. This award is a great stimulus for us to strengthen more than ever our com- mitment to victims of gender violen- From left to right, and representing the FCC Group, Javier López-Galiacho, Director of Compliance and Corporate Responsibility; Ana Benita, Corporate Director of Human Resources; and Felipe B. García, General Secretary. Next, Francisco Mesonero, General Manager of the Adecco Foundation; and Juan Pablo Merino, Aqualia’s Communication and CSR Director. R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y 30 R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y