Integrating nature into the energy transition: A common framework for the sector

February 16, 2026

In a context shaped by the urgent need to advance both the energy transition and biodiversity protection, the energy sector plays a strategic role. Managing nature-related impacts and dependencies is no longer solely an environmental matter, but also a key factor in corporate resilience, competitiveness, value creation, and access to finance.

In this framework, on 5 March 2026, we are co-organising, together with Azentúa, the event “Integrating nature into the energy transition: a common framework for the sector,”which will take place at the School of Industrial Organization (Madrid).

During the event, the report Natural capital and the Spanish energy sector. Integration and valuation of natural resourceswill be presented. The document compiles the main results of a collaborative effort carried out by seven major Spanish energy companies –EDP, Enagás, Endesa, Iberdrola, Naturgy, Redeia y Repsol–, coordinated by Azentúa and Ecoacsa, with the aim of advancing towards a common approach to integrating nature into corporate decision-making.

In addition to representatives from the companies participating in the working group, as well as from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, the event will also feature contributions from representatives of the Grupo Consultivo Europeo en materia de Información Financiera (EFRAG, por sus siglas en inglés), y del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Divulgación Financiera relacionada con la Naturaleza (Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, TNFD).

Throughout the morning, the programme will combine strategic vision, regulatory context and practical experience. We will also open a space to share lessons learned, compare approaches and jointly explore how integrating nature can become a genuine competitive advantage, while providing a useful reference framework for other industries seeking to advance in this type of analysis

AGENDA

10:00 Welcome
10:05 Integrating natural capital into energy strategy and its alignment with Spanish and European industrial and environmental policies
- María Teresa Parejo, Director-General for Industrial Strategy and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
  Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
- María Jesús Rodríguez de Sancho,, Director-General for Biodiversity, Forests and Desertification
  Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge
10:35 European sustainability standards: progress and outlook on nature-related matters
- Bernhard Frey, Sustainability Reporting Senior Technical Manager
  European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG)
11:00 Integrating nature-related risks and opportunities into corporate strategy: the TNFD approach
- Tom Hegarty, Associate Director – Lead, Transition Planning and Targets
  Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
11:25 Integrating natural capital in the energy sector: results, lessons learned and challenges
- Moderation: Azentúa and Ecoacsa
- Participants: EDP, EDP, Enagás, Endesa, Iberdrola, Naturgy, Redeia and Repsol
12:25 Closing remarks
12:30 Networking reception (Spanish wine)

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