ABOUT US

WE ARE GLOBAL FACTOR

Global Factor team

We are committed to people, our team. To both attract and retain extraordinary talent, we provide career opportunities, fair pay, benefits, and the flexibility to balance work and further aspects of life.

We believe in young people. That is why we have been awarded the Novia Salcedo International Award for Excellence in the Professional Integration of Young People.

Sustainability

We are the first Spanish company to certify full neutrality of its global carbon footprint worldwide under the PAS 2060 standard.

In addition, for the last 17 year, we have been accredited with the ISO 14.001 certification and EMAS of the European Union, thanks to our advanced environmental management system.

Mission

We drive a more sustainable future, helping our clients in their transformation process and in accessing environmental markets. We work globally as one team, relying on exceptional talent, deep expertise, an innovative spirit, and close relationships.

Technical excellence and quality

We hold ourselves to the highest technical and professional standards. We encourage innovation, learning and service. We have a constant desire to move forward, as individuals and as an organisation.

Since 2005, we have been accredited with ISO 9001, to ensure complete customer satisfaction, quality services and environmental commitment.

Global perspective

Our team is made up of more than 140 professionals globally, more than half of whom are women. We are a global company, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

We offer an ethical, professional, and friendly approach. We are committed to collaboration with our partners around the world, with whom we share our values and way of doing things.

Global Social responsability

We are a company with a global vision and a socially-focused mission. Through the Global Factor Initiative, we collaborate each year on initiatives that support the Sustainable Development Goals, believing that through our efforts and dedication, we will leave a better world for future generations.

Our achivements

We are constantly growing! Global Factor was founded in 2004 and currently has an interdisciplinary team located in 8 countries. We have participated in more than 2,700 projects for more than 2,900 public and private clients and counterparts, international organisations and non-profit organisations.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Kepa Solaun

Partner. CEO

PhD in Economic. Master’s in Sustainability and Master’s in Environmental Management. Bachelor Degree in Law and in Philosophy. Associate Professor of Economics.

Iker Larrea

Partner. Head of Markets Division

Degree in Law. Master’s in Economic Growth and Sustainable Development,in Banking and Stock Exchange and in International Cooperation.

Itxaso Gómez

Partner. Head of Consultancy Division

Degree in Environmental Biology. Master’s in Environmental Engineering and Management. Expert in environmental policies.

Asier Sopelana

Partner. Director

Chemical Engineer. Expert in Net Zero, Circular Economy and Corporate Sustainability.

Iria Flavia Peñalva

Partner. Director

Degree in Sociology. Diploma in Business Studies and Economics. Expert in environmental markets.

Eric Bernard

Partner. Director

Degree in Business Administration and Management. MBA and Master in Financial Management. Expert in environmental markets.

Marta Areitio

Partner. Director

Degree in Political Science. Master in European Studies. Expert in international development.

Pierre-Antoine Pignard

Partner. Director

Degree in Business Administration and Management. Expert in environmental markets.

Rocío Dañino

Partner. Director

Degree in Communication. Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Human Resources. International Master’s Degree in Sustainability. Expert in Corporate Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Socio-environmental Development.

Francisco Javier Reche

Partner. Director

Engineer specialised in Energy Techniques. Executive MBA in Management for Business Competitiveness. Expert in energy efficiency and decarbonisation processes.

Lluís Vilardell

Partner. Director

Diploma in Political Science from Sciences Po. Master’s in International Relations with a specialization in International Development. Master of Business Administration (MBA). Expert in Climate Action Policies.

Dayana Venga

Partner. Director

Environmental Engineering. MBA. Master’s Degree in Environmental Management and Corporate Responsibility. Diploma in Green Finance. Expert in Sustainable Finance and Climate Change.