El Corte Inglés offsets carbon footprint

What: The retailer collaborated in the reforestation of 14.4 burned hectares in Ejulve, Teruel, in what was considered the largest forest fire in Spain, in 2009. 

Why it is important: This initiative is launched at the same time as Galeries Lafayette, also contributing to a reforestation project. El Corte Inglés not only compensates the equivalent of a yearly Castellana store carbon footprint, but also contributes to regenerate a forest, while betting on local economic development.