Tag: accessibility
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How accessibility and AIS impact on the environmental aspect of ESG
Although accessibility is usually associated with the ‘S’ of the ESG criteria (Environmental, Social and Governance), the truth is that there are also links with the ‘E’, since accessibility promotes the sustainable design of spaces, crisis management with an inclusive vision, and other aspects. In this context, the AIS certificate becomes a reliable tool in…
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AIS certification and accessibility count at Merco
Today we would like to congratulate all AIS-certified companies that have managed to position themselves among the top 100 companies in the MERCO rankings, especially Merco Empresa 2025. Companies certified with AIS were already eligible for new points after the incorporation of accessibility indicators in the global evaluation in the last 2024 edition of Merco…
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Podotactile flooring: a tool for autonomy and inclusion
Podotactile flooring is a signaling system installed on the floor to guide and orient people with visual impairment, through the sense of touch by means of the feet or the white cane. This guidance system is included in the assessment of physical spaces of the AIS certificate through 24 specific requirements on the subject of…
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How to plan an accessible construction project from the outset
Designing accessible construction projects not only ensures legal compliance, but also improves the quality of life of users, creating safe, usable and inclusive environments for everyone. We give you seven steps to tackle a project that meets accessibility criteria: Knows the local, national and international regulations and standards. Before starting to develop your project, make…
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Leyre Echevarría: “The market is ready for certification as AIS”.
The ESG and sustainability director of CBRE SPAIN, Leyre Echevarría Icaza, emphasizes that certifying with AIS helps to give visibility to the accessibility and inclusion efforts made by companies. In a meeting with AIS, she responded to our question: Is the market ready for a certification like AIS? Leyre Echevarría Icaza: Yes, I think the…
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What is the AIS Examination Committee?
Several actors and organisations are involved in the AIS certification process, such as the ARS Foundation itself, the Authorised Entities, the approved technicians or AIS assessors, the field technicians, the auditing technicians and the Examination Committee. If the AIS assessors are responsible for the certification consultancy work and the ARS Foundation and its auditors are…
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Jéssica Malagás Cué: ‘AIS training is very detailed’.
The manager of Relway, Authorised AIS Entity, values the AIS Approved Technician training positively, considering that it is very practical and that it goes into many details that ‘otherwise we might not have been aware’ of their importance. ‘The technicians are very happy with the training because it is very hands-on’. AIS: What do you…
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NEINVER outlet centres achieve excellent standards of accessibility
NEINVER continues to invest in improving the universal accessibility of its centres, with 66% of its outlet portfolio improving their accessibility ratings in the latest 2024 recertification cycle.Currently, 70% of NEINVER’s outlet centres are certified with 4 stars or higher by AIS, the international standard that evaluates the accessibility of spaces. In Spain, The Style…
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12 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners sites AIS certified
A total of 12 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners logistics centres on the Iberian Peninsula have obtained international AIS certification in accessibility, reaffirming the company’s commitment to accessibility and the creation of inclusive spaces for everyone. Specifically, three plants located in Barcelona, Seville and Valencia have achieved the highest AIS 5-star rating for accessibility, while another 9…
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Accessibility by use: people at the centre
The person must be placed at the centre. This is one of the conclusions of the round table ‘Accessibility by use’, which took place on 28 November during Around 2024, the annual meeting of the AIS Authorised Entities. The round table was moderated by María Jesús Conde, head of the Technical Department of Fundación ARS,…
