Driving Business Sustainability, with María Ángeles Torre Barrero

In this episode of ODS5, the Zona Franca Barcelona podcast dedicated to female talent and gender equality, we have the presence of María Ángeles Torre Barrero, a sustainability and SDG consultant at Focus Blue Ocean. María Ángeles shares her approach to sustainability, emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between the economic, social, and environmental sectors. She explains her work supporting small and medium-sized businesses in implementing sustainable practices and how these impact the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG5, which promotes gender equality.

During the conversation, María Ángeles discusses the current situation of gender equality in the business world, highlighting the need for women in leadership positions to pave the way for others. She emphasizes the importance of establishing effective communication channels to address harassment and inequality situations, and how the commitment of leadership is crucial for the success of these initiatives.

Additionally, María Ángeles reflects on the state of the Sustainable Development Goals as we approach 2030, stressing the need for greater communication and education to ensure these goals resonate at all levels of society. Finally, she offers an inspiring message to women and girls: believe in yourselves and don’t set limits, as attitude is key to overcoming barriers.