Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad

What Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad does

Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad is a Spanish non-profit business association (asociación empresarial sin ánimo de lucro) headquartered in Madrid that operates as the country's principal convener for corporate sustainability and ESG practice. Its core offering is a portfolio of specialized observatories — Observatorio Español de Economía Circular and Observatorio Español de Movilidad Sostenible — alongside the annual Multisectorial Study on the State of ESG in Large Companies in Spain (10th edition, 2026), a benchmarking platform, training programs, and co-branded award programs with BASF (Circular Economy), Saint-Gobain (Sustainable Construction), and Fundación Adecco (Diversity & Inclusion). It also runs the Startups 4 Sustainability program and the Diverse Inclusive Equal certification/distinction, covering five innovation areas: Circular Economy, Climate Change, Sustainable Mobility, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, and ESG.

The Club serves primarily large Spanish and international enterprises seeking to advance sustainability strategy and benchmark against peers, with secondary segments in SMEs, startups, and public administration. Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (quote-based, not publicly disclosed) and event-based income from forums, webinars, and award ceremonies; pricing is not publicly listed. The go-to-market is event- and community-led, with member engagement driven by observatory sessions, roadshows, working groups (e.g., with KPMG on circular economy), and media coverage. Geographic scope is concentrated in Spain, with Iberoamerica cited as an aspirational market.

Governance and leadership show recent transition: Francisco Mesonero (Fundación Adecco) assumed the presidency in April 2026, succeeding Carles Navarro Vigo (BASF Española, president since July 2022), and Elena Galante was appointed Director of the Circular Economy Observatory in early 2026. The Club has no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or external investors, operating as a member-supported association rather than an investable enterprise.

Name

Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad

Legal name

Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad

Website

https://clubsostenibilidad.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad is a Madrid-based non-profit business association that convenes large Spanish enterprises around sustainability through observatories, annual ESG benchmarking studies, and co-branded awards in circular economy, sustainable construction, and diversity and inclusion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Advisory Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Corporate sustainability advisory
• ESG benchmarking research
• Circular economy observatory
• Sustainable mobility observatory
• Diversity inclusion certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The Club operates as a non-profit business association (asociación empresarial sin ánimo de lucro) that promotes sustainable development in the business sector. Companies join as members to access methodologies, training, forums, and benchmarking platforms.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from organizing forums, benchmarking events, webinars, and award ceremonies for members and the broader business community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad is a non-profit business association that provides Spanish companies with sustainability methodologies, training, benchmarking tools, observatories, forums, award programs, and research publications. It operates the Observatorio Español de Economía Circular, the Observatorio Español de Movilidad Sostenible, the Startups 4 Sustainability program, and co-organizes the BASF Circular Economy Awards, Saint-Gobain Sustainable Construction Awards, and Fundación Adecco Diversity & Inclusion Awards, alongside an annual Multisectorial ESG Study and the Diverse Inclusive Equal certification.

Product overview

Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad is a non-profit business association that serves as Spain's leading platform for corporate sustainability. The organization operates a portfolio of specialized observatories (circular economy, sustainable mobility), annual award programs (BASF Circular Economy, Saint-Gobain Sustainable Construction, Diversity & Inclusion), and publishes the annual ESG Multisectorial Study. It also offers a benchmarking platform, forums and debates, training programs, the Startups 4 Sustainability accelerator program, and the Diverse Inclusive Equal certification/distinction. The portfolio is structured around five key innovation areas: Circular Economy, Climate Change, Sustainable Mobility, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, and ESG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Observatorio Español de Economía Circular (Spanish Circular Economy Observatory) Knowledge observatory connecting companies, public administrations, and experts to analyze circular-economy trends, share best practices, and drive solutions accelerating the transition to a circular economic model in Spain.
• Observatorio Español de Movilidad Sostenible (Spanish Sustainable Mobility Observatory) Observatory convening EU representatives, business leaders, and public administration to analyze sustainable mobility trends, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure needs such as EV charging points across Spain.
• Startups 4 Sustainability Knowledge and competitiveness program providing ESG training and corporate connections to Spanish startups offering sustainable products, services, and solutions.
• Premio BASF a la Mejor Práctica de Economía Circular (BASF Circular Economy Award) Award program, co-organized with BASF, recognizing Spanish projects and initiatives that contribute to circularizing the economy.
• Premio Saint-Gobain a la Mejor Práctica de Construcción Sostenible (Saint-Gobain Sustainable Construction Award) Award program, co-organized with Saint-Gobain, recognizing Spanish projects and initiatives contributing to sustainable construction practices.
• Premios de Diversidad e Inclusión (Diversity & Inclusion Awards) Award program, co-organized with Fundación Adecco, recognizing Spanish companies and entrepreneurs committed to corporate diversity and social-labor inclusion.
• Estudio Multisectorial del Estado de ESG en España (Multisectorial ESG Study) Annual benchmark study analyzing the state of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies and performance in large Spanish companies.
• Distintivo Diverse Inclusive Equal (DIE Certification) Certification/distinction recognizing Spanish companies committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion based on strategic criteria, evidence, data, and indicators.
• Plataforma de Benchmarking (Benchmarking Platform) Member-only platform providing tools, methodologies, and benchmarking data for comparing sustainability and corporate responsibility practices across companies.
• Foros y Debates de Sostenibilidad (Sustainability Forums & Debates) Business forums and sessions where sustainability advances and trends are presented, fostering dialogue among member companies, administrations, and experts.
• Formación en Sostenibilidad (Sustainability Training) Educational programs and courses on sustainability topics including human rights and environmental due diligence for procurement functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Spanish Circular Economy Observatory has conducted over 13 workshops across 10+ autonomous communities with 300+ attendees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABB collaborates with the Club on the Spanish Sustainable Mobility Observatory, organizing sessions and events focused on sustainable mobility challenges and solutions. ABB provides its headquarters as a venue for observatory sessions.
• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASF partners with the Club on the BASF Circular Economy Awards in Spain (currently in 8th edition). The awards recognize projects and initiatives that contribute to circularizing the economy.
• Saint-GobaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Gobain partners with the Club on the Saint-Gobain Sustainable Construction Awards in Spain (currently in 4th edition). The awards recognize sustainable construction projects and initiatives.
• Fundación AdeccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Adecco co-creates the Diversity & Inclusion Awards with the Club (currently in 9th edition). The Club's President (Francisco Mesonero) is Director General of Fundación Adecco, indicating deep organizational integration.
• EndesacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndesa hosts the Benchmark on Circular Economy at its Madrid headquarters and collaborates on mobility studies. Partnership involves venue provision and collaborative study development.
• KPMGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKPMG collaborates as a partner in the Circular Economy Working Group, helping to facilitate and direct the group with their expertise in the field.
• SEATmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEAT collaborated with the Club, ABB, Endesa, and Fundación Renault on the second edition of the Study on the State of Sustainable Mobility in Spain.
• Fundación RenaultmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Renault collaborated on the sustainable mobility study alongside the Club, SEAT, ABB, and Endesa.
• IberdrolamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIberdrola supports Club events on sustainable mobility, including Roadshows in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Valladolid, providing expertise on electric mobility and charging infrastructure.
• amforimajorStrategic or Co-development Partneramfori collaborated with the Club on a webinar about Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence in Supply Chains, addressing the EU CSDDD legislative milestone.
• AyvensmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAyvens collaborated on webinars about electric mobility transition and fleet management, discussing how companies can reduce emissions and optimize costs.
• APDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPD collaborates with the Club on events including the Sustainable Mobility Roadshow and business lunches with public officials.
• BROSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe law firm BROSETA collaborated with the Club on organizing a business lunch presided by Carlos Mazón, President of the Generalitat Valenciana.
• Schneider ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchneider Electric participated as a representative in events organized by the Spanish Sustainable Mobility Observatory.
• DottminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDott, a micro-mobility company, participated as a representative in events organized by the Spanish Sustainable Mobility Observatory.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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