Exploring sustainability and global cooperation
Sustainability was a core theme throughout the tour, with visits focused on how leading organisations are integrating sustainability into their business models and operations.
At ACCIONA’s global headquarters in Madrid, students learned from Emma Reiners, Director of Global Marketing and Communications, how the company embeds sustainability into areas such as renewable energy and infrastructure development.
In Barcelona, the group visited T-Systems, where they explored how the company aligns its corporate strategy with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
At UN Habitat, students gained insights into how global and local efforts intersect to promote inclusive, sustainable cities.
Students also visited Barcelona Global, a public–private platform that brings together civic and business leaders to enhance the city’s international competitiveness and gained insights into how collaborative models can tackle complex urban challenges through sustainability and innovation.
Understanding Spain-Australia strategic relations
During their time in Madrid, students had gained a valuable diplomatic perspective on international business and trade.
A meeting with Her Excellency Rosemary Morris-Castico, Australian Ambassador to Spain, offered students insight into the strategic relationship between Spain and Australia.
Meeting with Miguel Ríos González, Investment Director at Austrade, students learned about the opportunities and challenges in Spain–Australia trade and investment, as well as the role of international education in fostering deeper bilateral ties.
