{"id":22290,"date":"2023-05-22T13:38:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/?p=22290"},"modified":"2023-05-22T14:16:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T13:16:23","slug":"el-corte-ingles-brand-recognition-is-the-result-of-fulfilling-commitments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/insights\/el-corte-ingles-brand-recognition-is-the-result-of-fulfilling-commitments","title":{"rendered":"El Corte Ingl\u00e9s: \"Brand recognition is the result of fulfilling commitments\""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-cta-report-link\">This article was originally published in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/brandirectory.com\/rankings\/spain\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand Finance Spain 100 2023 report. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interview with Lara Vilach\u00e1.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/foto-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22295\" width=\"210\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/foto-6.jpg 619w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/foto-6-450x422.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lara Vilach\u00e1, Director of Compliance and Control and Risk Management, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>With nearly 90 years of presence and immediate brand recognition, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s has established itself as one of the leading companies in the retail sector, both in Spain and in other international markets. What is the key to the brand's success in Spain and how is this recognition cultivated outside of Spain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand is built on a foundation of corporate values that have been maintained over time and a commitment to fulfilling them. The ethical, sustainable, and responsible principles that El Corte Ingl\u00e9s demonstrates every day in all areas of its operations have allowed it to establish a relationship of mutual trust with customers, employees, suppliers, and society in general. All of this has contributed to creating a strong, established, and relatable brand that connects with its environment and citizens because its purpose is to make people's lives easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition comes as a result of meeting the expected demands and needs of society. But above all, recognition is the outcome of fulfilment. When an entity says or commits to something, it must meet the expectations that surround it. And that is what El Corte Ingl\u00e9s does. Its business model is based on quality, service, customer care, and innovation. That's where the brand recognition in Spain and Portugal, where we are already established, comes from. It also applies to recognition in other countries, especially in Europe and Latin America, where El Corte Ingl\u00e9s enjoys a great reputation. In fact, we receive many groups of international master's students interested in learning about our business model, and of course, we welcome numerous customers from other countries who are already familiar with our brand before coming to Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the key alliances that the company considers essential for adding value to its brand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the business activity, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s serves as a great showcase for brands. In our commercial establishments, we bring together top national and international brands that are selected based on their quality, variety, service, trend-setting capabilities, innovation, and other attributes that are shared by the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s brand itself. At the corporate level, it's similar. We establish alliances with companies or institutions that share values and principles with us, which allows us to add value and develop new future projects together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to our market research, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s is the fifth Spanish brand with the highest perceived value in sustainability, meaning that sustainability is seen as a factor that adds value to the brand. What is El Corte Ingl\u00e9s' sustainability strategy? How is the impact of this strategy on brand growth measured?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Corte Ingl\u00e9s is a company committed to sustainability that continuously advances toward best practices in social, environmental, and corporate governance (ESG) matters. To achieve this, we have a Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Master Plan that aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This is framed within our corporate principles, values, and commitments, which include integrity and responsibility, customer guarantee and service, respect for human rights, relationships and involvement with society and the environment, and respect for the environment and commitment to sustainable development. With the aim of contributing to a more sustainable environment, the company works continuously to rationalise and reduce resource consumption, manage waste, promote responsible and correct manufacturing conditions, and strengthen the bonds we have with society and the environment. Our sustainability strategy has a positive impact on brand strength. We measure this through analysing the perception of our stakeholders and maintaining continuous dialogue with them. In this way, we can verify that they perceive our commitment to sustainability and appreciate the actions we undertake in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does a company's governance structure influence its brand value? And how does El Corte Ingl\u00e9s articulate this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The governance structure of a company must be aligned with its corporate values and ethical principles. These serve as a guide to conduct business transparently and responsibly, which in turn generates value and trust among stakeholders. In the case of El Corte Ingl\u00e9s, the company's actions regarding good governance are based on principles related to ESG aspects outlined in the Corporate Sustainability Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-812x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22300\" width=\"350\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-812x1200.jpg 812w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-304x450.jpg 304w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-768x1135.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-1039x1536.jpg 1039w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-1386x2048.jpg 1386w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-scaled.jpg 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>As the Director of Compliance, Control, and Risk Management, what are your objectives regarding brand strengthening?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of the Compliance, Control, and Risk Management function is to identify and assess the main risks that may affect the organisation, including risks arising from non-compliance with external or internal regulations. Additionally, the Compliance function is responsible for organising internal control systems and determining the most appropriate procedures to prevent or mitigate identified risks. It also handles the communication of potential risks that may arise from regulatory changes, controls the Compliance Management system, and updates internal regulations such as the Code of Ethics or specific procedures related to the Ethics Channel. Furthermore, we work on raising awareness and providing training to executives and employees in areas related to these aspects. Undoubtedly, progress in these areas, along with the company's commitment to transparency, positively contributes to strengthening its brand recognition and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El Corte Ingl\u00e9s: <strong>\u201cEl reconocimiento de una marca es el resultado de su cumplimiento\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrevista Lara Vilach\u00e1.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/foto-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22295\" width=\"210\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/foto-6.jpg 619w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/foto-6-450x422.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lara Vilach\u00e1, Directora de Cumplimiento Normativo y Control y Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Con casi 90 a\u00f1os de presencia y un reconocimiento inmediato de marca, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s se ha consolidado como una de las empresas l\u00edderes en el sector minorista, tanto en Espa\u00f1a como en otros mercados internacionales. \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la clave del \u00e9xito del reconocimiento de la marca en Espa\u00f1a y c\u00f3mo se trabaja este reconocimiento fuera de Espa\u00f1a?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La marca se construye sobre la base de unos valores corporativos mantenidos a lo largo del tiempo y sobre unos compromisos a los que se da cumplimiento. Los principios \u00e9ticos, sostenibles y responsables que El Corte Ingl\u00e9s demuestra cada d\u00eda en todos sus \u00e1mbitos de actuaci\u00f3n, le han permitido afianzar una relaci\u00f3n de mutua confianza con los clientes, los empleados, los proveedores y la sociedad en general. Todo ello ha contribuido a crear una marca fuerte, consolidada, cercana y que conecta con el entorno y con los ciudadanos porque su prop\u00f3sito es facilitar la vida de las personas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El reconocimiento viene como consecuencia de dar las respuestas esperadas a las demandas y necesidades de la sociedad; pero, sobre todo, el reconocimiento es el resultado del cumplimiento. Cuando una entidad dice algo o se compromete a algo, tiene que cumplir las expectativas que se crean en torno a ella. Y eso es lo que hace El Corte Ingl\u00e9s. En su modelo de negocio est\u00e1 la calidad, el servicio, la atenci\u00f3n al cliente, la innovaci\u00f3n\u2026 De ah\u00ed viene el reconocimiento de la marca en Espa\u00f1a y Portugal, donde ya estamos asentados, pero tambi\u00e9n el reconocimiento en otros pa\u00edses, especialmente en Europa y Am\u00e9rica Latina donde El Corte Ingl\u00e9s goza de gran prestigio. De hecho, recibimos muchos grupos de estudiantes de m\u00e1steres internacionales que est\u00e1n interesados en conocer nuestro modelo de negocio y, por supuesto, recibimos numerosos clientes de otros pa\u00edses que ya conocen nuestra marca antes de llegar a Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las alianzas que la empresa considera clave para a\u00f1adir valor a su marca?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En cuanto a la actividad de negocio, hay que decir que El Corte Ingl\u00e9s es un gran escaparate para las marcas; en los establecimientos comerciales se dan cita las grandes firmas nacionales e internacionales que se seleccionan en funci\u00f3n de su calidad, variedad, servicio, capacidad para crear tendencia, innovaci\u00f3n\u2026 Es decir, una serie de atributos que son compartidos por la propia marca El Corte Ingl\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nivel corporativo, es parecido. Se establecen alianzas con empresas o instituciones con las que compartimos valores y principios que nos hacen sumar a ambas y que nos permiten crecer y desarrollar nuevos proyectos de futuro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seg\u00fan nuestros estudios de mercado, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s es la quinta marca espa\u00f1ola con mayor percepci\u00f3n de valor en sostenibilidad, es decir, cuya sostenibilidad es percibida como un factor que a\u00f1ade valor a la marca. \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la estrategia de sostenibilidad de la marca El Corte Ingl\u00e9s? \u00bfC\u00f3mo se mide el impacto de esta estrategia en el crecimiento de la marca?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Corte Ingl\u00e9s es una empresa comprometida con la sostenibilidad que mantiene un avance continuo hacia las mejores pr\u00e1cticas en materia social, ambiental y de gobierno corporativo (ASG). Para ello cuenta con un Plan Director de Sostenibilidad y Responsabilidad Social Corporativa que tiene como referentes los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de Naciones Unidas. Esto se enmarca en nuestros principios, valores y compromisos corporativos: Integridad y responsabilidad; Garant\u00eda y servicio al cliente; Respeto a los Derechos Humanos; Relaci\u00f3n y vinculaci\u00f3n con la sociedad y con el entorno, y Respeto al medio ambiente y compromiso con el desarrollo sostenible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Con el prop\u00f3sito de contribuir a crear un entorno m\u00e1s sostenible, la empresa trabaja de forma permanente en la racionalizaci\u00f3n y disminuci\u00f3n del consumo de recursos, en la gesti\u00f3n de residuos, en fomentar condiciones de fabricaci\u00f3n responsables y correctas, y en reforzar los v\u00ednculos que mantiene con la sociedad y con el entorno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuestra estrategia de sostenibilidad tiene un impacto positivo en la fortaleza de marca. Esto lo medimos mediante el an\u00e1lisis de la percepci\u00f3n de nuestros grupos de inter\u00e9s y nuestro di\u00e1logo continuo con ellos. De este modo, podemos comprobar que perciben de forma muy positiva nuestro compromiso con la sostenibilidad, as\u00ed como las acciones que realizamos en este \u00e1mbito. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo influye la estructura de gobernanza de una empresa en su valor de marca? \u00bfY c\u00f3mo lo articula El Corte Ingl\u00e9s?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La estructura de gobernanza de una empresa tiene que estar alineada con los valores y principios \u00e9ticos corporativos. Son la gu\u00eda para desarrollar su actividad de forma transparente y responsable, y es lo que permite generar valor y confianza en sus grupos de inter\u00e9s. En el caso de El Corte Ingl\u00e9s, la actuaci\u00f3n de la empresa en materia de buen gobierno se fundamenta en los principios relacionados con aspectos ASG que est\u00e1n recogidos en la Pol\u00edtica Corporativa de Sostenibilidad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-812x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22300\" width=\"350\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-812x1200.jpg 812w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-304x450.jpg 304w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-768x1135.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-1039x1536.jpg 1039w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-1386x2048.jpg 1386w, https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2011_ECI_Castellana-1-scaled.jpg 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Como directora de la Funci\u00f3n de Cumplimiento y Control y Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos \u00bfcu\u00e1les son sus objetivos en relaci\u00f3n al fortalecimiento de la marca?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La Funci\u00f3n de Cumplimiento y Control y Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos tiene como objetivo detectar y evaluar los principales riesgos que puedan afectar a la Organizaci\u00f3n, entre ellos los riesgos derivados del incumplimiento de la normativa, ya sea externa o interna. Asimismo, la Funci\u00f3n de Cumplimiento ha de organizar los sistemas de control interno y contribuir a determinar los procedimientos m\u00e1s adecuados para prevenir o subsanar los riesgos identificados. Tambi\u00e9n se ocupa de comunicar riesgos potenciales que puedan aparecer por cambios normativos; del control del sistema de Gesti\u00f3n de Cumplimiento, y de la actualizaci\u00f3n de la normativa interna, como es el C\u00f3digo \u00c9tico o el procedimiento espec\u00edfico relativo al Canal \u00c9tico. Asimismo, trabajamos en la sensibilizaci\u00f3n y formaci\u00f3n de directivos y empleados en materias relacionadas con estos aspectos. Sin duda, los avances que se dan en estas materias, as\u00ed como los principios de transparencia que desarrolla la compa\u00f1\u00eda, contribuyen de forma positiva a fortalecer su reconocimiento y valor de marca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"div_block-237-631\" class=\"ct-div-block \" ><div id=\"new_columns-37-7143\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-38-7143\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-231-631\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brand-finance-Spain-100-2023_front-cover-1.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><\/div><div id=\"div_block-39-7143\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><a id=\"link-28-7143\" class=\"ct-link\" href=\"https:\/\/brandirectory.com\/rankings\/spain\/table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><h5 id=\"headline-220-631\" class=\"ct-headline\">Brand Finance Espa\u00f1a 100 2023 report&nbsp;<\/h5><div id=\"text_block-222-631\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Read our new report on the 100 most valuable Spanish brands.&nbsp;<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was originally published in the&nbsp;Brand Finance Spain 100 2023 report. Interview with Lara Vilach\u00e1. With nearly 90 years of presence and immediate brand recognition, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s has established itself as one of the leading companies in the retail sector, both in Spain and in other international markets. 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