{"id":26873,"date":"2025-06-25T10:33:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiscertificacion.com\/how-accessibility-and-ais-impact-on-the-environmental-aspect-of-esg\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:03:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:03:21","slug":"how-accessibility-and-ais-impact-on-the-environmental-aspect-of-esg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiscertificacion.com\/en\/how-accessibility-and-ais-impact-on-the-environmental-aspect-of-esg\/","title":{"rendered":"How accessibility and AIS impact on the environmental aspect of ESG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 the planning and materialization of these objectives. <\/p>\n\n

What are the aspects of the ‘E’ that AIS impacts?<\/h2>\n\n

Inclusive design and environmental sustainability:<\/h3>\n\n

Accessible spaces tend to be more sustainable in the long term, as they require fewer modifications to adapt to different user needs. Incorporating accessibility from the beginning of a project involves planning that avoids future costs and construction, which is an environmentally responsible approach. <\/p>\n\n

The AIS certificate includes a Prequalification protocol, which applies to construction or renovation projects, as well as a maintenance protocol, which, after the issuance of the certificate, ensures that the conditions are maintained year after year.<\/p>\n\n

Sustainable and inclusive mobility:<\/h3>\n\n

Promoting universal access to public transportation and sustainable urban environments improves energy efficiency and reduces the carbon footprint. For example, an accessible public transportation system avoids the use of private transportation by people with disabilities, reducing emissions. <\/p>\n\n

The AIS certificate has a specific modality to evaluate the Urban Environment or IPA (Accessible Pedestrian Route), and its indicators can be applied to transportation and mobility.<\/p>\n\n

Climate change and vulnerability:<\/h3>\n\n

People with disabilities are more vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change. Therefore, it is essential to take into account accessibility in aspects such as evacuation. Precisely, one of the functional areas verified by the AIS standard is autonomous or assisted evacuation. <\/p>\n\n

By integrating AIS into the sustainability policies of companies, not only the social dimension is strengthened, but also inclusive environmental resilience is demonstrated.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

Is there a way to measure these aspects?<\/h2>\n\n

Monitors such as GRESB have E indicators that intersect with AIS certification such as:<\/p>\n\n