A total of 70 companies and organisations have joined.Manifesto for responsible and sustainable artificial intelligence‘, is presented by Foretica with the aim of “guiding them towards a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) creates a positive impact on the planet, people and society.”
As reported by Foretica, the lesson revolves around five principles, Developed in 17 distinct specialtiesWhich companies and organizations should consider as a guide on their path towards responsible and sustainable Artificial Intelligence.
Align the development and/or use of AI products with the achievement of net zero greenhouse gas emissions goals; Align the development and/or use of AI products with the objectives of nature recovery; and promote that the development and/or use of AI products is ethical, transparent, trustworthy, safe and respects the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, to name some of these principles.
It is also urged to be integrated into the development and/or Using AI products contributes to inclusionThe Equality, diversity And this Eliminate any form of discrimination; and operating and using AI products in accordance with the principles of good governance and being aware of the responsibilities involved.
“The manifesto is the fruit of a Extensive reflections from the Spanish Business Council for Sustainable Developmentmade up of presidents and CEOs of large Spanish companies, which presented a declaration proposing the principles of responsible AI at its annual executive meeting last February,” Forética explained.

Regarding the principles, he has indicated that they were approved by the Board of Directors of Foretica, and were developed and complemented by incorporating both aspects highlighted by experts in the field. ‘AI on ESG’ PlatformThis also includes collaboration with responsible AI and business sustainability managers, as well as support from an Accenture technical team to ensure their compatibility with both. More demanding international standards, such as the European Artificial Intelligence Law,
The manifesto was presented this Tuesday to the Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Services, José Luis Escrivá, and the Secretary of State for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence, Mayte Ledo. Representing the companies and organizations that adhere to the manifesto were Alberto Granados, President of Forética, Mercedes Oblanca, member of the Spanish Business Council for Sustainable Development led by Forética, where she has promoted responsible AI initiatives, Ignasi Belda, General Director of the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA) and Ana Herrero, Director of Sustainable Transformation at Forética.
“This document is generated with the Business is an element of awareness and inspiration that encourages companies and organizations to grow and continuous improvement of corporate policies that support the principles of responsible and sustainable AI and turn them into action, going beyond what is required by law. In this sense, this is the first manifesto on AI that focuses on a comprehensive vision of environmental, social and governance aspects in Europe.”
The 70 companies and organizations that have Accenture confirms its support for the ManifestoAction Against Hunger, Adams Training, Edif, Airbus, Antolin, AstraZeneca, Atresmedia, Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar, Bankinter, Bergner, BMW, Brico Depot, Capital Energy, Cecabank, Celsa Group, CEMEX, Cepsa, Cese, Chiesi, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Ecombase, Enagas, Endesa, Engie, Enusa, Ullen, Exolum, Feic, Ferrovial, Fundación Once, Galletas Gullon, Gómez-Acebo y Pombo, Go Supply, Grupo Asisa, Grupo Ilunion and Grupo Osea.
Also participating are Grupo SEPI, GSK, Holcim, Iberdrola, IBM, Indra, Informa D&B, Official Credit Institute (ICO), ISS, KPMG, Lactalis, Lilly, L’Oréal, Mahou San Miguel, ManpowerGroup, Metrovesa, Microsoft, Mutualidad, NTT DATA, PEFC Spain, PRISA, Prosegur, Repsol, SAP, SEO/BirdLife, ServiceMedia, Smurfit Kappa, Solunion, Solvay, Técnicas Reunidas, Transcendent, Vodafone and Workiva.
As a next step, Foretica will promote the expansion of support for these principles, starting with its more than 200 partner companies and organizations. In addition, it will launch a community of practice for the periodic review and updating of the manifesto. The manifesto will be presented on 26 June at the European Sustainable Industry Summit 2024 organised by CSR Europe, in a session under the title ‘The Business Case: A Manifesto for Responsible and Sustainable AI’.
