La Cámara de Comercio de España has presented the conclusions of its Compliance Working Group, a forum intended to analyze the evolution of normative compliance and its direct impact on corporate criminal liability. The meeting underscored the need to transform compliance into a tool for competitiveness and attracting international investment.
A framework of fair competition and legal certainty
The Secretary of State for Comercio, Amparo López SenovillaDuring her speech, she emphasized that the institutional objective is to promote a business environment based on responsibility and respect for the rules without creating unnecessary burdens. According to the Secretary of State, "effective compliance is a key lever for sustainabilitycompetitiveness, attracting investment, and building trust in our companies."
For its part, José Luis Bonet, President of the Cámara de Comercio de EspañaHe emphasized that compliance has ceased to be a mere legal obligation and has become a "true" strategic asset» to compete in global markets. Bonet He stressed the urgency of moving towards external verification mechanisms that bring greater clarity to the assessment of these systems.
Roadmap and challenges of the Working Group
Santiago Martínez Garrido, general secretary of Iberdrola and president of the group, presented the Activity Memoryhighlighting the importance of consistent and proportionate criteria. For this exercise, the group will focus on creating public-private collaboration spaces and the development of reference guides to fill legal gaps.
| Action Area | Strategic objective |
|---|---|
| Legal security | Strengthen the predictability and efficiency of compliance systems. |
| Institutional Collaboration | Promote dialogue between legal professionals, academia, and the private sector. |
| Verification | Analyze certification schemes or public audits promoted by the Chamber. |
| Digitization | Evaluate the impact of Artificial Intelligence on risk management. |
Challenges in risk management and criminal liability
In a round table moderated by Adolfo Díaz-Ambrona (Cámara de España), experts such as Consuelo Madrigal Martínez-Pereda (Prosecutor's Office of Tribunal Supremo), Piedad Barco Gurrea (Inditex) and Lara Vilachá Domínguez (El Corte InglésThey debated the early collaboration with the authorities. The voluntary submission of findings in internal investigations and the importance of reporting channels as detection tools were analyzed.
El Compliance Working GroupEstablished in 2024, it includes the participation of major corporations that are leaders in their sectors:
- Iberdrola
- Banco Santander
- El Corte Inglés
- AENA
- Técnicas Reunidas
- Inditex
- CaixaBank
Key points and frequently asked questions about Corporate Compliance
What is the main objective of the Compliance Working Group?
Promote an ethical business culture oriented towards crime prevention, identify best practices and formulate proposals that strengthen legal certainty and the effectiveness of control systems.
Why is compliance considered a strategic asset?
Because it improves the international competitiveness of the company, facilitates the attraction of investments and generates confidence in global markets by ensuring respect for the rules and fair competition.
What role does technology play in these control models?
La digitalization Artificial intelligence and technology are fundamental to the transformation of risk management models, enabling a more agile and efficient detection of potential irregularities.
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