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Caer en el greenwashing
Caer en el greenwashing: La comunicación que transforma no se finge

Hablar de sostenibilidad es tendencia. Pero hacerlo sin sustancia, sin compromiso real y solo para quedar bien es greenwashing y pereza comunicativa. El conocido como greenwashing –estrategia que utilizan algunas empresas para aparentar ser más respetuosas con el medio ambiente de lo que en realidad son – es un atajo peligroso, una trampa que las marcas caen por no entender el rol de la comunicación. La comunicación debe ser creativa, relevante y transformadora, reflejando genuinamente los valores en los que la marca se sustenta.

El radar social no perdona

En la era de la hiperconectividad, las redes sociales son el detector de mentiras perfecto. Un post en Instagram, un hilo en X (antes Twitter) o un video en TikTok pueden desmontar en minutos cualquier mensaje que huela a lavado de cara ecológico. La comunidad digital está atenta, analiza, cuestiona y expone sin piedad a las marcas que se suben al carro de la sostenibilidad sin tener acciones concretas que lo respalden.

Las marcas que caen en el greenwashing lo hacen porque eligen lo fácil: cambiar el color de su logo a verde, usar palabras como «eco-friendly» o «sostenible» sin pruebas. Pero el público ya no se conforma con palabras bonitas. Quiere hechos.

La solución: Transparencia y sostenibilidad como un camino, no una meta

El camino más inteligente para lleva a cabo una óptima comunicación de marca es apostar por la transparencia. Si hay un objetivo de sostenibilidad en marcha, la mejor estrategia es compartirlo con honestidad, con datos y con avances concretos. Si hay retos por superar, es bueno reconocerlos en lugar de fingir ser perfectos.

La sostenibilidad no es un destino al que se llega, sino un camino en constante evolución. La audiencia valora cada vez más a las marcas que muestran su proceso completo, incluyendo los desafíos y obstáculos que encuentran en el camino.

Ser transparente implica reconocer que hay aspectos en los que aún no se ha avanzado tanto como se quisiera, que hay equivocaciones, aprendizajes y ajustes que se van realizando por el camino. Este enfoque no solo construye confianza, sino que también humaniza a la marca. De la misma manera que los influencers que comparten sus vulnerabilidades conectan mejor con su comunidad, las marcas que admiten sus limitaciones, pero demuestran un compromiso real con la mejora, y logran generar una relación más auténtica con su audiencia.

No se trata solo de celebrar los logros, sino de ser claros sobre lo que aún falta por mejorar. Las marcas que reconocen sus desafíos y comparten cómo están intentando superarlos generan confianza y credibilidad.

No hace falta ser perfectos. Hace falta ser reales, porque la verdad bien contada sigue siendo la estrategia más poderosa.

Paula Mediano

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Reporta 2024 Report: Quum continues to promote corporate transparency

For the past 14 years, we at Quum have been proud to promote and coordinate the Reporta ReportThe report, the benchmark ranking that measures the quality of accountability of listed companies in Spain, has become an essential starting point for understanding how organisations report both financial and non-financial information in an increasingly demanding and sustainability-focused business environment. This report has become an essential starting point for understanding how organisations report both financial and non-financial information in an increasingly demanding business environment focused on sustainability.

Results of the 2024 edition: A new all-time high

Last September we presented the 2024 edition of the Reporta ReportThe results could not have been more encouraging. The average score has reached 52.2 points out of 100The new score was almost 2 points higher than the previous year, setting a new record in terms of score and growth.

On this occasion, the following were analysed 110 companiesand once again, Santander y CIE Automotive lead the ranking, both with 86 points. Endesa is in third place, improving two positions with a score of 83.3 points.

For the first time, the Technology and Telecommunications achieves the best sector average with 63.1 pointswith Telefónica in the lead. This sector has overtaken the traditionally strong Oil and Energywhich this year has obtained 61.2 pointswith Endesa leading the category.

However, not all sectors have advanced at the same pace. Consumer Goods (46.2), Consumer Services (48.1) y Financial Services and Real Estate (50.9) are below average. Within these sectors, companies such as Inditex, NH Hotel y Banco Santander as the best rated.

Progress and areas for improvement in accountability

This year's analysis reveals significant progress, although the focus remains on the environmental side. The information Environmental and on Employees, especially health and safety, are the best reported indicators, as they deal with issues that have been worked on over the years. However, the social aspect as a whole is not what is best reported by listed companies, which tend to focus excessively on social action.

Another critical area is the management of the ESG function which tends to focus on the role of the board of directors and does not delve into the operational management of ESG. Although the double materiality has made significant progress - with almost 70% of companies In addition to conducting a comprehensive analysis of ESG and financial impacts, the integration of operational management with business strategy still presents opportunities for further development.

With regard to the Human Rights and Environmental Due DiligenceThis field is at a very early stage. The 32% of companies evaluated have obtained a score of 0, with only the 14% has achieved a score of 3 or 4, indicating that there is still some way to go in this area.

An event to share knowledge and promote sustainability

This year we presented the Reporta 2024 Report in a face-to-face event at AENOR's headquarters. It was a meeting place to delve into trends in sustainability and accountability, with the participation of experts who shared their knowledge and experience. The event was led by our Director of Business Development, Innovation and ESG, Almudena Alonso, and brought together leading professionals in the field of sustainability.

On the one hand, we had a very didactic explanation of the future CSRD by José Mariano Moneva, professor at the University of Zaragoza and member of the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Technical Expert Group. On the other hand, it was a pleasure to have several Sustainability Directors from listed companies for a rich debate and we would like to thank once again Marco Masip, Director of Strategy and ESG Reporting at Telefónica; Antonio Burgueño, Director of Sustainability at FCC Construcción; José Miguel Tudela, Director of Sustainability and Climate Action at Enagás; Marta Gil de la Hoz, General Manager of Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability at SACYR, and Santiago Velázquez, Director of External Communication and Sustainability at Línea Directa Aseguradora.

A future driven by transparency

Quum's purpose with the Reporta Report has always been clear: not to lose sight of the true value of sustainability and transparency. As Almudena Alonso, director of business development, innovation and ESG at Quum, "Our goal is for companies to understand that the sustainability challenge goes far beyond a simple checklist. It is about assessing the willingness to be transparent, analysing the relevance of their ESG strategies and how these align with their business"..

In an increasingly sustainability-oriented world, the reports that companies make available to their shareholders and stakeholders have become essential management tools. They are becoming increasingly detailed and will be further enhanced by the implementation of the CSRD in 2025. These documents not only serve to comply with regulations, but also allow for a deeper reflection on the path towards a sustainable economy.

At Quum, we will continue working to accompany companies in this process, promoting the advancement of ESG strategies and plans and clearer, more accessible and rigorous communication aligned with the values of transparency and sustainability that the current context demands.

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World Economic Outlook 2024

We start the year working with our client IEB submitting its report "World Economic Outlook 2024".. Proud to publicise this work, which promotes the financial education and which has developed Aurelio García Del Barrio ZafraD. in Economics and Director of the Global MBA with a specialisation in finance at IEB. Although this report is not very optimistic in its main conclusion: The global economy will continue to show signs of cooling and weakness. 

García del Barrio warns in the report that "Global growth estimates point to an environment of economic slowdown in which the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy to the real economy are beginning to show their effects more strongly, with credit contracting, labour markets weakening and inflation showing clear signs of moderation".

From the IEB, the expert points out that the impulse that fiscal policy has been providing will start to be withdrawn in 2024, in sync with the monetary tightening cycle.. The reduction in the inflationary rhythm has not yet reached the desired degree in terms of both the present rate and expected inflation, exceeding at both times the target set by the different central banks and confirming that economic policy still has to counterbalance a multitude of cyclical factors and different degrees of sensitivity to interest rates, as well as structural factors that emerged in the wake of the pandemic, such as the energy transition, deglobalisation, the relative scarcity of labour, the protectionism of resources and the greater role of fiscal policy.

Do you want to have the full report? You can download the full report here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/ymhls/pral/

FIS24
One more year we are partners of the Financial & Fintech Innovation Summit

That we support innovation and the world of fintech is obvious: the Crypto Week Madrid Summitthe Open Expo Europe or the Financial & Fintech Innovation Summit . Once again at this event, now in its 6th edition, we collaborated both in the planning of the content and in the presentation of the awards, the Financial Innovation Awards, which are always presented by our director of the financial communication area, Cristina Murgas. 

What's in store for this edition? More than 80 participating companies, more than 60 presentations and more than 8 finlabs are some of the numbers of this event that will take place on 29 October 2024 in the Truss Room of the WiZink Center in Madrid. 

#FIS24 is designed on the basis of three halls with different themes: "Finance & Fintech Innovation Forum", "AI, Blockchain & Crypto Forum" and "Cybersecurity finance, Insurance & Banking Forum". 

The event is aimed at the financial ecosystem; entrepreneurs, finance professionals, investors, banks, insurers, among others.

From technological advances to regulatory changes, the financial industry is always on the move and it is essential to stay ahead of emerging trends. More than 300 financial industry professionals will participate in the event where they will be able to discuss, share and be inspired by case studies as well as have the opportunity to meet other industry professionals, generate contacts and partnerships. 

Do you want to know the full agenda and register? All the information at:  VI FINTECH INNOVATION SUMMIT 2024 - Urban Event Marketing Agency.

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Aránzazu de Miguel new ESG account director

Aránzazu de Miguel joins the Quum family as account director. We reinforce the ESG area from where we develop our clients' strategies and positioning to address the growing environmental, social and good governance demands. Aránzazu comes to reinforce the team that combines the technical knowledge of sustainability experts with expertise in reputation management and storytelling techniques.

Do you want to meet Aránzazu? 

He holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Alcalá de Henares and a master's degree in CSR and Leadership from the same university. He has extensive training in ESG with courses such as Statement of Non-Financial Information o Theudy of Sustainability Reportsboth by Campus AENOR. With experience in the private sector, as a consultant in technology multinationals, and also in the third sector, as head of CSR at the Juan XXIII Roncalli Foundation, he has extensive experience in functions such as the creation and drafting of reports, sustainability master plans and double materiality analysis. 

"The arrival of Aránzazu as account director, with a technical profile in the ESG area, is a consequence of our continued growth and responds to our commitment to continue offering the best services to our clients, who want a comprehensive partner for their needs in the field of sustainability".says Almudena Alonso, our director of innovation, new business and ESG. 

At Quum we offer consultancy for the entire cycle of companies' needs. We carry out situation diagnoses, including benchmarking We provide sustainability reporting, CSRD gap analysis, dual materiality analysis and platforms for listening and dialogue with experts and impacted stakeholders. We also develop sustainability master plans, as well as all types of policies or codes, help to define and activate purpose, optimise partnerships and assist in the preparation of certifications or ratings. We also offer training services in sustainability for managers both incompany as in the open.

Our team has extensive experience in building sustainability narratives and in sustainability positioning and communication plans, as well as in accountability, where we are pioneers. We publish annually Reporta ReportThe study on the quality of the information published by the companies that form part of the Madrid Stock Exchange General Index (IGBM) in their NIBEs and Integrated Reports.

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We start working with Unoconcinco!

The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation has entrusted Quum Comunicación with the organisation of its event. onefivefive. Thus, different professionals from our consultancy firm in the areas of communication, branding and events are working to make these meetings that promote sustainable food a success. We will take care of the communication of the event, its production and design, the technical secretariat and the creation of its creative pieces.

The meetings, which can be followed in person and online, will take place on 27 June at the headquarters of the Francisco Giner de los Ríos Foundation in Madrid. Access will be free with prior registration at: unoconcinco.org.

This event is aimed at: non-profit organisations or organisations belonging to the social and solidarity economy in the sustainable food sector, professionals in the field of research and teaching, professional organisations, companies in the sector that integrate the vision of sustainability, philanthropy and social impact investment funds, public administrations and the media.

What is unoconcinco?

Aware of the importance of food for people's health and its key role in the construction of a more just, inclusive and ecological society, the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation is launching a new project to promote the development of a more just, inclusive and ecological society. unoconcinco II Sustainable Food Encounters. It is a space to foster collaboration in favour of the transition towards sustainable food in Spain.

It aims to facilitate debate between the different actors in the sector, to reflect on the main challenges of sustainable food in a context marked by our society's common goal of limiting global warming.

It is also a meeting place to understand, share, discover and connect people and organisations in order to build a fairer and more resilient food system. It will bring together a panel of around 50 experts to generate dialogues, debates and workshops on different topics related to the transition towards sustainable food in Spain. In addition, networking areas will be provided to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences between participants and invited attendees.

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Clara Martínez, our new social media manager

We have strengthened our communication area, from which we design content strategies and social media management for our clients. The consultancy firm has been offering, since the birth of social media, services of community manager for its communication clients such as the IEB (Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles), Protos Winery or Grupo Lar's rental housing management company, Vivia Homes.

Clara has a degree in Journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid. She holds a master's degree in event organisation, management and direction from IED Madrid and Power Digital Marketing from The Power MBA. She has eight years of experience in the field of digital communication. Her professional career began in the publishing houses G and J (Mia and Clara) and later Zeta where she worked in the digital and social media area. Subsequently, she has been Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing in different companies such as the digital talent accelerator The Bridge or the Excelia consultancy firm.

"Clara's arrival is a consequence of our continued growth and responds to our commitment to continue offering the best communication services to our clients, who want a comprehensive partner for their communication needs".explained our operations manager Silvia Peñalver.

 

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And we continue to grow in branding as well

We welcome Isabel Galiana as art director and Sandra Barreda as digital designer. In this way, we reinforce the area of Branding directed by Fernando Arteche, who works with his clients in the creation of their brands: positioning, identity, personality and expression at all points of contact with their audiences.

Do you want to meet these two professionals?

Isabel Galiana will be in charge of art direction and design at the consultancy. He has extensive experience in graphic design and has worked in creative agencies such as Está Pasando, La Familia and Iori Honte Estudio. He holds a degree in graphic design, design and visual communication from IED in Madrid and a Master in Motion Graphic from LightBox Academy.

Sandra Barreda joins Quum to strengthen the digital design area. She has a degree in graphic design from IED in Madrid and has previously worked at the design and editorial studio This Side Up, as a digital designer for clients such as the Museo Nacional del Prado and La Casa Encendida.  

 

El periodista garante de a verdad
The journalist, the guarantor of truth

By Guillermo Caruncho, consultant at QuumPR

The truth. I dare say that there is nothing more decisive in our near future. To detach things from their reality condemns societies to the grossest frustration and total obscurity. Practice tells us of a grotesque manipulation of the truth in all fields: science, politics, society, economics, anthropology... And the matter is getting worse. Faced with this scenario, the temptation is to decide to live on the sidelines, but in doing so we will only be laying the carpet for a triumphal stroll of post-truth. But we have an indispensable ally, a halo of hope to prevent us from falling into this fatal indifference: the journalist, who on 24 January we celebrate his day.

The media have a very important role to play in conveying information to the public, but this role has become indispensable due to the manipulation of reality that is so common nowadays. We are aware of the enormous power of the media in generating opinion in society, which is why informing society by sticking to the facts and not detaching things from their reality is a task that is as simple as it is crucial, especially in this world we live in.

The ethics of journalism include truth as a beacon of its profession, and the work of thousands of journalists in newsrooms reflects this. Not moving away from this vocation will be decisive when it comes to communicating, because, although news is intrinsically true, given that it is fact, and facts do not understand interpretation, this capacity for interpretation can be artificially added to it. Having journalism that conveys the facts as they are is a vital guarantee.

Chesterton said that "the day will come when it will be necessary to draw a sword to affirm that the grass is green". We have not yet arrived at fencing, but the moral drift is drawing us a world that does not attend to the reality of things, something as simple as it is poisonous, and it is the journalist, with his vocation for the truth, one of the main guarantors of reversing this drift and today, on his day, we would like to toast to him.

Many thanks to all those journalists who work hard in the newsrooms to make the truth triumph.

#HappyJournalistDay

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Quum's big event in Marrakech

Our unit specialises in eventsQuumLive!, has designed, produced and executed the third edition of the Paytech Summit, the annual meeting of Ingenico with its customers and employees.

The venue chosen for the event was Marrakech, a city located in a strategic central point for the arrival of attendees from all continents. In addition to its geographical location, it is a city that represents diversity very well (several cultures coexist in it), and which is tremendously grateful for long events due to its wide range of plans and the proximity of the desert.

The event took place over ten days, during which the different business areas of the French multinational took the opportunity to hold parallel meetings with their teams while preparing the central moments of the event: the global sales meeting and the customer event.

Accelerating Together, the central theme of the event

The slogan created was integrated into a modern design with a nod to the 8-pointed Arabian star, which was introduced in the image of the event as well as in all the scenographic development and in the exhibition area, and which was also reflected in the rest of the contents.

In addition to the presentations, which took place on a dynamic stage with a large screen and live music and mapping, we built an exhibition area with 30 stands for the demonstration of new solutions and innovations in the payment industry.

Marrakech also offered us a myriad of venues for unique dinners: a traditional set of tents in the desert, historic palaces in the centre of the Medina or modern newly built venues to push creativity to the limit.

And because it's not all work and no play, we were also able to enjoy the treasures of Marrakech: the Agafay desertThe souk, where we got lost bargaining with local traders, or the Majorelle Gardens, an oasis of greenery and nature, are idyllic places for leisure or teambuilding activities.

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