Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde

What Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde does

Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde (GECV) is a Spanish non-profit business association (asociación) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Madrid at C/Hermosilla 46. It brings together 62 member companies committed to green growth, including major IBEX 35 corporates (Iberdrola, BBVA, CaixaBank, Santander, Endesa, Telefónica, Ferrovial, Acciona) and a growing cohort of innovative SMEs and sustainability consultancies (Inditex, Danone, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Global Factor, Ecoalf, Climate KIC Spain). GECV publicly states it represents approximately 70% of IBEX 35 by market capitalization, making it the principal Spanish business coalition interfacing with government and EU institutions on environmental policy.

The association operates as a policy advocacy and knowledge-production platform rather than a technology or product company. Its core offerings consist of seven permanent working groups covering Capital Natural, Economía Circular, Finanzas Sostenibles, Políticas de Cambio Climático, Transición Energética, Fiscalidad Ambiental, and Agua; a portfolio of publications including the Natural Capital Roadmap, the Decarbonization Guide ("Doce claves para empresas hacia la descarbonización"), the Natural Capital Decalogue, and a series of approved manifestos (Ibero-American biodiversity manifesto, Iberian zero-emissions electricity manifesto, Más Europa, Más Verde, Más Competitiva). Distribution and engagement occur through the corporate website, LinkedIn/Twitter/Facebook channels, email newsletters, and active participation in UN Climate Conferences (COP) and the National Environment Congress (CONAMA).

The business model is membership-fee based (subscription/recurring). Companies join voluntarily by contacting GECV directly, with dues not publicly disclosed. There is no product revenue, no software platform, and no disclosed financial figures. Governance rests on a Board of Directors (Junta Directiva) elected from member representatives; as of the June 2026 renewal, Kepa Solaun (CEO of Global Factor) serves as President and Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera (Iberdrola) as Vice President. International positioning has expanded materially since 2024, including the launch of the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth at COP29 and Sáenz de Miera's presidency of CLG Europe (the European Climate Foundation's business alliance).

Name

Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde

Legal name

ASOCIACION GRUPO ESPAÑOL PARA EL CRECIMIENTO VERDE

Website

https://grupocrecimientoverde.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde (GECV) is a Spanish non-profit business association of 62 member companies representing approximately 70% of the IBEX 35, advancing green growth through seven working groups, policy manifestos, and public-private advocacy on climate, circular economy, and sustainable finance.

Ownership category

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Product category

Sustainability Industry Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAHAJAJ

Stakeholder Engagement & ESG Governance (Policies, KPIs, incentives)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Sustainability, ESG & Corporate Environmental Reporting

SECONDARYBPAHACAK

Sustainability & ESG Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Management Consulting

SECONDARYBPAHAFAJ

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

Keywords

• Sustainability business association
• Green growth policy advocacy
• Climate policy working groups
• Environmental business coalition
• Corporate sustainability network

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: GECV operates as a membership-based association where companies pay dues to participate. The association does not generate revenue from product sales but rather from contributions by member companies that join to advance green growth objectives and participate in working groups.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde (GECV) is a Spanish non-profit business association that convenes companies to promote public-private collaboration on environmental challenges. It offers seven specialized working groups (Natural Capital, Circular Economy, Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy, Energy Transition, Environmental Taxation, and Water) that produce position papers, manifestos, roadmaps, and decarbonization guides for member companies and policymakers.

Product overview

The Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde (GECV) is a business association — not a software product company — comprising over 60 companies (representing ~70% of the IBEX 35 and innovative SMEs). Its offerings consist of knowledge products and collaborative services: publications and guides (the decarbonization guide, Natural Capital Roadmap, Natural Capital Decalogue, and various approved manifestos and position papers); seven specialized Working Groups that generate consensus positions on green economy topics; and a member communication platform providing press releases, news, and newsletters to companies. The organization does not offer a technology product, software platform, or API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Working Groups (Grupos de Trabajo)

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEO/BirdLifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Collaboration agreement under the LIFE Custodia project, coordinated by Fundación Biodiversidad and funded by the EU. Focuses on promoting territory custody as a social tool for biodiversity conservation and restoration. Includes joint development of a 'Manual of Good Practices in Territory Custody for Business'.
• CEBDS (Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Brazilian business council for sustainable development. Founding member of the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth launched at COP29. Collaborates on regional sustainability initiatives.
• CLG Chile (Grupo de Líderes Empresariales por la Acción Climática en Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Chilean business leaders group for climate action. Co-founder of the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth. Coordinates with GECV on regional climate policy.
• Perú SosteniblecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Peruvian sustainable business association. Member of the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth focused on biodiversity protection and green economy.
• Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024UK academic institution serving as secretariat for the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth. Provides research and expertise support.
• Fundación BiodiversidadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish biodiversity foundation under MITERD. Collaborates on biodiversity protection projects and initiatives. Active partner in the LIFE Custodia project coordination.
• OECC (Oficina Española de Cambio Climático)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Office for Climate Change under the Ministry for Ecological Transition. Collaborates on climate policy development and implementation.
• FUNDACIÓN FIDEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink tank focused on sustainable development and innovation. Participates in alliance network activities.
• Green Growth Platform (GGKP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational knowledge platform on green growth. Provides access to global best practices and policy frameworks for sustainable economic development.
• OCDE (OECD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Collaborates on sustainable growth policies and green economy frameworks at international level.
• ECF (European Climate Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor European foundation working on climate change solutions. Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera was elected president of CLG Europe (ECF's business alliance) in February 2024.
• IFC (International Finance Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of World Bank Group focused on private sector development. Engages on sustainable finance and investment in emerging markets.
• EU-ASE (European Alliance to Save Energy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean business coalition advocating for energy efficiency and renewable energy policies.
• Green Economy CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal coalition of organizations working on green economy transitions. Connects GECV to international sustainability networks.
• We Mean Business CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal coalition of businesses advocating for climate action. GECV participates in joint initiatives and campaigns.
• Climate KICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean knowledge and innovation community on climate change. CK (Climate KIC) Spain is represented as a member company supporting innovation in climate solutions.
• Comunidad #PorElClimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish multi-stakeholder climate initiative. Participates in coordinated climate action and public engagement campaigns.
• PYMES Climate HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBVA-led initiative supporting small and medium enterprises in climate action and decarbonization efforts.
• Plataforma Empleo VerdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform promoting green jobs and employment in the sustainable economy. Part of the 'El Día Después' initiative.
• Vientos de FuturominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish initiative focused on future-oriented sustainable development and climate action.
• El Día DespuésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-pandemic recovery initiative focused on sustainable and resilient economic development.
• Recuperación SostenibleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork focused on sustainable recovery and green economic stimulus initiatives.
• PEAC (Plataforma de Acción por el Clima)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish climate action platform bringing together stakeholders for coordinated climate policy advocacy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forética: Spanish business association and sustainability/CSR thought leader, with overlapping members and a similar focus on ESG policy, sustainability reporting, and corporate responsibility in Spain.
• CLG Chile (Grupo de Líderes Empresariales por la Acción Climática): Chilean business leaders group for climate action. Co-founder of the Ibero-American Business Network with GECV; serves the same function in Chile that GECV serves in Spain.
• CEBDS (Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável): Brazilian business council for sustainable development. Co-founding partner with GECV of the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth at COP29; operates the same business association model targeting national climate policy.
• Perú Sostenible: Peruvian sustainable business association. Co-founder of the Ibero-American Business Network with GECV; comparable as a national business sustainability coalition in a Latin American market.
• CLG Europe (Climate Leadership Group Europe): European business coalition on climate policy, housed under the European Climate Foundation. Directly comparable to GECV in mission, structure (business-led), and policy advocacy focus; GECV's former president was elected president of CLG Europe in 2024.
• We Mean Business Coalition: Global coalition of businesses advocating for climate action and net-zero policy. GECV is a partner organization; We Mean Business is the international analogue of GECV at a global scale, with the same business-coalition advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global nonprofit business network and consultancy on sustainability. Operates in an adjacent space (sustainable business strategy) with member-company engagement similar to GECV, but with a global, consultancy-flavored delivery model.
• WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development): Global CEO-led business association for sustainable development. GECV participates in WBCSD-aligned networks; WBCSD is a much larger incumbent in the same 'business coalition for sustainability' category and a benchmark for what GECV could scale into.

Emerging players

• Ecoembes: Spanish packaging and circular-economy organization; member of GECV (represented on the board) and a partial peer in the circular-economy and packaging-recycling policy space.

Others

• Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL): UK-based sustainability leadership institute serving as secretariat for the Ibero-American Business Network that GECV co-founded. Adjacent — provides research, executive education, and network support to similar business sustainability coalitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crecverde
• Facebookfacebook.com/crecimientoverde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-espa%C3%B1ol-para-el-crecimiento-verde

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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