Founding Partners
Today, ClosinGap consists of fourteen large companies employing around one million people worldwide.
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MERCK
At ClosinGap, Merck analyses the impact of the gender gap on health
A German science and technology company operating in 66 countries in the fields of health, life science and performance materials, with the goal of improving people’s quality of life and wellbeing.
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Mapfre
At ClosinGap, Mapfre analyses the impact of the gender gap on pensions
A global insurance company comprising a team of professionals, both men and women, from around the world. MAPFRE is also committed to sustainability and the development of people in the countries in which it operates.
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Repsol
At ClosinGap, Repsol analyses the impact of the gender gap on the work-life balance
A multinational Spanish power and petrochemical company with headquarters in Madrid, founded in October 1987. Repsol is a global multi-energy company that works to ensure the transition to an energy model with lower emissions.
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BMW Group
At ClosinGap, BMW Group analyses the impact of the gender gap on transport
With its four brands - BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce and BMW Motorrad - BMW is the leading manufacturer of premium cars and motorcycles in the world, and it also offers premium financial and mobility services. It has approximately 125,000 employees worldwide.
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Mahou San Miguel and Solán de Cabras
En ClosinGap analiza el impacto de la brecha de género en el ocio.
At ClosinGap, Mahou San Miguel y Solán de Cabras analyse the impact of the gender gap on leisure. Spain's leading beer company at home and abroad, present in over 70 countries. It diversified its business in recent years with the purchase of Solán de Cabras in 2011.
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PwC*
At ClosinGap, PwC analyses the gender gap in employment
PwC is a network of firms in 151 countries with more than 364,000 professionals committed to building trust in society, solving important problems and delivering quality audit, tax, legal, consulting and transaction services.
*Corporate partner.
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Caixabank
At ClosinGap, Bankia analyses the gender gap in rural areas
A national financial entity listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange and part of the selective Ibex 35 index. It has 8 million clients and is the leader in six regions that, together, contribute 38% of GDP. Madrid, the Region of Valencia, the Balearic Islands, the Region of Murcia, La Rioja, and the Canary Islands. With a universal banking business model based on multi-channel management, it operates nationwide and its activity is focused on the business of individuals and companies.
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Grupo Social ONCE
At ClosinGap analyses the combined effect of the gender gap and the disability gap.
Grupo Social ONCE comprises ONCE, ONCE Foundation, and Ilunion, and it is the fourth biggest Spanish employer, with over 73,000 employees, 58% of whom have disabilities. It also fulfils gender equality criteria in its workforce, since female employees
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KREAB
At ClosinGap, KREAB analyses the gender gap in public relations
Experts in communications and public affairs, offering clients solutions to communication problems both on a global scale and in local contexts. It provides corporate communication, financial, digital and public affairs consultancy services.
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Fundación CEOE
In ClosinGap, it analyses the impact of the gender gap in SMEs.
The CEOE Foundation is an institution created by the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE). It is the Foundation of all Spanish companies: large companies, SMEs and self-employed entrepreneurs. Drawing strength from unity, the CEOE Foundation reinforces its commitment to society, as an open and collaborative institution with everyone, committed to improving social well-being, with people always at the centre of its actions, and as a fundamental integrating and inclusive element among CEOE's associations and member companies.
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Telefónica
One of the world's leading telecommunications service providers.
The company offers fixed and mobile connectivity services, as well as a wide range of digital services for individuals and businesses. It is present in Europe and Latin America, where it has more than 365 million customers. Telefónica is a fully private company whose shares are listed on the Spanish stock exchanges and on the New York and Lima stock exchanges.
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Redeia
Global operator of essential infrastructures that guarantees electricity supply and connectivity, promoting a just ecological transition based on sustainability criteria.
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HSF
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is a leading global law firm with over 5,000 professionals, including more than 500 partners, in 23 offices worldwide. Since 2009, its office in Spain has provided legal advice, both national and cross-border, to IBEX 35 companies and other major national and multinational corporations with complex operations and disputes in Spain and around the world. Its team in Spain have more than 100 professionals and is led by 16 partners, who are responsible for designing, coordinating, and managing the most appropriate teams for each operation.
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Enagás
Enagás is an international reference in the development, maintenance, and operation of energy infrastructures. It has a dual purpose: the security of supply for Spain and Europe, and decarbonization.
