Fundació Puigvert↗︎
ESG Model: Comprehensive Commitment to Sustainability
Fundació Puigvert integrates the ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) model as a strategic axis to ensure a responsible, sustainable, and transparent management. In 2024, we maintain the highest ESG certification level A, being the only hospital in Catalonia and Spain with this recognition, awarded by the Bosch Gimpera Foundation of the University of Barcelona.
This recognition validates the full integration of environmental, social, and governance criteria into institutional management and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
Environment: Sustainability and Real Action
Reduction of the Ecological Footprint
We have calculated and published our carbon footprint with a total of 602.52 t CO₂ equivalent in 2024, consolidating three consecutive years of measurement and promoting concrete actions to reduce emissions and consumption. Energy consumption has decreased to 978,409 kWh.
Waste Management and Recycling
In 2024, a global waste reduction of 38.8% and a recycling rate of 68.1% have been achieved. The use of anesthetic gas N₂O in operating rooms has been completely eliminated, saving 3,500 kg of plastic and 8,000 kWh in laundry thanks to efficient technology.
Water Consumption
Reduction of water usage to 30,459 m³ annually.
Sustainable Mobility
Actions have been implemented to promote sustainable mobility and new accessibility to the center.
People and Society: Equality, well-being, and social impact
Diversity and parity
69.4% of professionals are women, and parity is maintained in governing bodies.
Support and inclusion programs
The Renal Patient Classroom has been expanded, collaboration with social entities has been strengthened, and the promotion of solidarity actions and emotional support has been enhanced.
Equality Plan and zero tolerance
New protocols and transversal training actions for the entire staff.
Professional development
More than 136 annual training actions in health, equality, and well-being.
Network, Community, and Citizenship: Building social value
Educational programs and outreach
Health workshops, open house days, and training activities for the educational and social community.
Community participation
Promotion of sports, patient associations, and participation in European scientific networks (CSUR, ERKNet, Eurogen).
Collaboration with social entities and NGOs
New agreements with Fundació Kālida and special work centers, expanding labor inclusion.
Patient Classroom
Reference space for patients with chronic kidney failure and their families (monthly activities and multidisciplinary support).
Corporate Governance: Ethics, transparency, and good governance
Ethical Code and Compliance
Fundació Puigvert has a demanding Ethical Code and a Compliance Committee that ensures its compliance, risk prevention, and transparency in management.
Transparency and Accountability
Annual publication of the Sustainability Report, external audit of accounts, and public access to institutional information.
Responsible Resource Management
Waste reduction, responsible consumption, and notable energy efficiency measures.
Institutional Participation and Collaboration
Networking with administrations, universities, and health sector entities to reinforce the social mission and sustainability.
ACP Model:
Our Care Model
Patient-Centered
Principles: The person at the center of everything
At Fundació Puigvert, our care model is based on comprehensive, personalized, and respectful attention, where the patient and their family are at the center of all decisions. We are committed to quality, safety, and accessibility, promoting the active participation of the patient in their health process.
The approach is multidisciplinary and incorporates the biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of each person. We are committed to equality, non-discrimination, confidentiality, and respect for the patient’s autonomy, ensuring clear and understandable information to facilitate shared decision-making.
Strategies: Innovation and proximity for excellent care
Functional units and multidisciplinary teams
We organize care by processes, integrating specialists and case managers to provide a coordinated and efficient response to each clinical situation.
Active patient participation
We promote co-responsibility and empowerment, with programs like the Patient Classroom and the Expert Patient Program in Chronic Kidney Disease.
Humanization and emotional support
We offer pioneering clinical psychology services, family support, and accompaniment protocols in complex situations.
Quality and safety
We apply national and international standards, with continuous improvement systems, safety protocols, and constant evaluation of the patient experience.
Accessibility and adaptation
We reduce delays and offer in-person and virtual consultations, adapting to the needs of each person.
Results that speak for us
17,978
Emergency cases attended
103,746
External consultations
(initial + follow-up)
6,281
Total surgical
interventions
116
Kidney
transplants
23,902
Hemodialysis
sessions
990
Artificial
inseminations
4.75
Overall patient
satisfaction (scale 0-5)
95%
Hemodialysis
sessions
100%
Kidney transplant
survival rate (live)
47 days
Average wait
for first visit
65.45%
Non-presential
consultations
100%
Patients intervened
within guaranteed time
