MANAGEMENT TEAM

Alejandro López-Cortijo

Alejandro López-Cortijo

CEO and company founder. After a brief stay in the F. J. M. Blanc as an engineer for endangered species habitat restoration projects (Monachus m., purple p.), Alejandro specialised in environmental policy. He founded the Instituto Ibérico para el Medio Ambiente (IIMA) in 1988, with headquarters in Madrid, Lisbon and Brussels, heading the company for three years. In 1991 he created IIMA Consultora, dedicating his career to the area of technical consulting for the energy sector. In 2004, he was appointed director of the Spanish Office for Ecosecurities, a position he has combined with that of IIMA since. He is a specialist in climate change, visiting lecturer at the UPM (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid), author of several publications, and contributor to numerous forums. Alejandro graduated as an agricultural engineer (UPM) and holds an MSc in Environmental Policy (University of London).

Luis Garcerán

Luis Garcerán

His career has focused on the development of all documentation required for the environmental evaluation of projects, from environmental impact studies to restoration projects, environmental monitoring plans and fauna and vegetation studies, focusing predominantly on linear projects. He has also managed the implementation of environmental monitoring plans and has participated in the management and execution of environmental restoration projects.

Carlos Torres

Carlos Torres

With several years experience as an IGME (Spanish Institute of Geology and Mining) groundwater technician, Carlos joined IIMA Consultora in 2000 to develop the underground engineering area. He specialises in the problems of water and soils pollution, atmosphere and noise. Carlos currently manages the two areas of IPPC authorisation for industrial plants and climate change consulting projects.

Verónica Chanca

Verónica Chanca

Since joining the company, Verónica has been responsible for the quality management system adhering to ISO 9001: 2000, and the systems energy management standard UNE 216301: 2007. She is also an environmental consultant for various technical areas of the company: environmental impact studies, on site environmental assistance, etc., and works as a GIS (geographic information system) technician.

Mission

From as early as the 1700s to today, our fuel has been coal, oil and natural gas. In 2050 all energy sources will be clean. Our mission is to help make that change... now.

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Energy Efficiency

Sustain’rgy

In partnership with Energy Intelligent Solutions (UK), leader in the industry sector with clients such as BP, Centrica, Agfa and Honeywell.

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Clima Projects

Biogas Plants

In Spain IIMA develops projects which contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and are eligible for national carbon credits.

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Clean Development Mechanism, CDM

Solar Thermal Plants in Kenya

IIMA promotes the investment in clean technologies in Kyoto Protocol non-Annex 1 countries to source carbon credits for regulated and voluntary markets.

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Shale Gas

EIA and Communication for unconventional gas

Hydrocarbon exploration projects in shale oil and gas are environmentally complex and also socially highly controversial. Transparency and the use of best available technologies are key.

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Responsible Mining

Sustainable Environmental Practices

Energy efficiency, social responsibility, safety at work, respecting cultures, local wealth creation, and many other sustainable practices which are measurable, reportable and verifiable (MRV).

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AND ALSO...

Biodiversity

Methodological Research

Feasibility study for a remuneration programme for farmers producing biodiversity. Promoted by the European Commission.

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AT A CLICK

REDD

Avoided deforestation in Argentina

Avoided deforestation project and supression of the causes of forest degradation.

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Proyects

  • Proyecto

    Climate Change Training

    IIMA developed and delivered this first Tecniberia course ‘Companies and Climate Change’ [+]

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    Oleoducto Conquista-Almodóvar del Campo

    CLH encargó a IIMA la Asistencia Técnica Ambiental del desdoblamiento del Oleoducto Rota-Zaragoza en el... [+]

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    Gestión Integrada Zonas Costeras

    Elaboración de un informe marco sobre la situación del GIZC en Europa, con diagnóstico de la nueva forma... [+]

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    Norma 352R1 Expedientes Declaración Impacto Ambiental

    Elaboración de la Norma 532 para la Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental en proyectos desarrollados por la... [+]

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    Oleoducto destilados Cartagena-Puertollano

    IIMA realizó el Estudio de Impacto Ambiental del proyecto del nuevo Oleoducto Cartagena-Puertollano, cuya... [+]

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    New storage facility in Santurce

    Realización por IIMA del Estudio de Impacto Ambiental de las nuevas instalaciones de almacenamiento de... [+]

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    Cultivation Jatropha Gambia

    Pilot project for the extension of this woody species in desert areas through... [+]

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    Plan de Turismo Integral Cozumel, México

    Estudio de alternativas de desarrollo para la implementación de un turismo sostenible en una zona de alto... [+]

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    Biomass to Electricity Project

    EcoSecurities were responsible for the process of obtaining CERs for a power generation activity… [+]

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    Vigilancia ambiental Puertomayor, Murcia

    La sociedad Puerto Mayor encargó a IIMA la Asistencia Técnica Ambiental del proyecto de puerto deportivo. [+]

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    Asistencia técnica erosión Casa de Campo

    Estudio de la degradación de los suelos de la Casa de Campo, con identificación de las causas y... [+]

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    Ampliación reservas Refinería Cartagena

    REPSOL encargó a IIMA el Estudio de Impacto Ambiental de las nuevas instalaciones de almacenamiento... [+]

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    Adecuación ambiental laguna aguas residuales

    Adecuación de las lagunas de aguas residuales de la EDAR de Binissalem para su transformación a hábitat... [+]

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    Estudio agrícola clementinas

    Estudio del comercio exterior de clementinas, incluyendo las variables y agentes implicados. [+]

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    Gasoducto de la conexión con Francia

    ENAGAS encargó a IIMA el Estudio de Impacto Ambiental del gasoducto, con dificultad por el rechazo social y... [+]

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    Almacenamiento Subterráneo G.L.P. Cartagena

    REPSOL encargó a IIMA la elaboración del EsIA de las primeras instalaciones de almacenamiento subterráneo... [+]

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    Línea aérea de alta tensión Almazán-Meco

    IIMA elaboró el Estudio de Impacto Ambiental del proyecto de línea eléctrica de alta tensión entre... [+]

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    Mejora ambiental hábitats avifauna para líneas eléctricas

    IIMA realizó un estudio para cuantificar la peligrosidad de las líneas eléctricas dentro del LIC “Cuencas... [+]

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    Evaluación ambiental rotura oleoducto embalse

    Estudio de la dinámica de un posible vertido por rotura del oleoducto en el embalse de Cenajo (Albacete)... [+]

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    Methodological research biodiversity

    Methodological research into a remuneration programme intended for the conservation of biodiversity. [+]