Certifications, a commitment to excellence
FYCMA maintains a number of obligations related in a transversal way to both management and business activity. Said policy is mainly carried out through the certification and affiliation with management systems to assure their public of their commitment to the highest standards of quality and excellence.
Commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Action plan promoted by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda, which sets out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with 169 integrated goals covering the economic, social and environmental spheres. In this way, the international community is tackling a new challenge to achieve food security, guarantee quality education, ensure access to water and energy, adopt measures against climate change and, in general, achieve global economic development that is sustainable and respectful of the planet and its resources, among other points.
FYCMA is firmly committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals promoted by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda to promote development that guarantees a more sustainable, clean, egalitarian and accessible environment, implementing procedures and tools based on these global principles in its daily activities.
In this way, our venue is aligned with the Strategic Plan of the city of Malaga to achieve the goals proposed by the United Nations. The Board of Trustees of the CIEDES Foundation acts as guarantor of the city’s strategic planning, creating synergies with the SDGs and thus marking the lines of the diagnosis and Strategic Plan for Malaga 2030.
Workplace health and safety
- OHSAS 45001: Management of Workers’ Health and Safety
FYCMA is aware of the importance of working conditions and the health and safety of employees and partners, thus promoting initiatives aimed at the effective improvement of these conditions and compliance with the duties and obligations established by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Awarded in December 2013.
Learn more about the Workers’s Health and Safety Policy.
- FYCMA, Cardio-insured Area
FYCMA is the first trade fairs and congress center of Andalusia that has received the badge of cardio-insured area, granted by the Public Health Emergencies Company 061. This recognition confirms that the enclosure meets the requirements in training and installation of semi-automatic external defibrillators in its facilities and has trained personnel to act immediately in case of witnessing a cardiorespiratory arrest, adding synergies to the subsequent assistance by the health emergency teams, with the objectives of reducing mortality and sequelae through excellent performance initial.
- Healthy organization
Issued by Bureau Veritas Certification. Endorses FYCMA’s commitment to protecting and enhancing people’s health and promoting healthy working environments. This certification responds to points 3 and 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations agenda for 2030, with actions focused on the full well-being of the human team and on guaranteeing decent working conditions from the perspective of equality, conciliation and inclusion.
Learn more about the Healthy Company Policy.
Sustainability
- ISO 20121 Sustainability Management Systems for Events: FYCMA proves the existence of a management system to improve their environmental performance and shows their commitment to the promotion of methods for managing sustainability, including the efficient consumption of resources such as water and energy or the production of solid waste to be treated, which contributes, therefore, to reducing their impact on the environment and the effect of their business activity on biodiversity. Awarded in January 2018.
Learn more about FYCMA as a sustainable space and also you can consult our FYCMA Sustainability Guide and the commitment to comprehensive sustainability at trade fairs and events.
- FYCMA is adhered to the United Nations Global Compact. Therefore, the Malaga centre is part of an international commitment developed by the United Nations (UN) for companies and institutions to comply with and implement 10 principles related to human rights, labour standards, environment and anti-corruption. Every year a progress report updating the information related to the main aspects of the Global Compact is issued.
Consult last FYCMA’s Progress Report.
Quality
- ISO 9001 Quality Management: Basis of all other certifications that establish the principles of continuous improvement, customer focus and management. Awarded in February 2010.
- Q for Tourist Quality from the ICTE, now UNE 187004: The Institute for Spanish Tourist Quality (ICTE) awards the Quality Mark Q in recognition of differentiation, reliability and rigour to certified tourist establishments. Awarded in December 2008.
- SICTED (Integrated Quality System Spanish Tourist Destination). The Tourism Area of Málaga city Townhall is betting decidedly on the quality of tourist establishments and services of the city.
- Q for Quality from the AFE: Certification granted by the Spanish Trade Fair Association (AFE) in recognition of the implementation of a Quality System, exclusive for members, as a guarantee of quality institutions and companies in the field of trade fairs.
Discover FYCMA’S quality policy.
Environmental and energy
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management: FYCMA has an obligation to carry out their business activity with a minimum effect on the environment through good practices in their work procedures. FYCMA actually goes beyond what the legislation requires by keeping environmental aspects under control. Awarded in February 2010.
- ISO 50001 Energy Management System: Energy Management System: Spreading good practice in the energy management of FYCMA’s business activity through consumption control, searching for more efficient solutions and optimising the allocation of resources. Awarded in January 2012 the UNE-EN 16001.
Take a look at our environmental and energy policy.
Accessibility
- UNE 170001: Universal Accessibility: FYCMA is committed to developing and adapting their facilities and services so that they can be enjoyed by all people regardless of their abilities. Awarded in December 2008.
Learn more about FYCMA as an accessible space. You can also consult our Accessibility Policy.
Information Security
- ISO 27001: Information security
FYCMA has recently renewed this certificate proving the commitment of the exhibition centre management to guarantee the highest security standards in the treatment of their own as well as third-party information. The development of data security generally consists of protecting information against loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability, both accidentally and intentionally. Awarded in June 2009.
Learn more about the Information Security at FYCMA.