Contribution to Society

The economic value distributed by Abengoa is further increased by the payment of taxes and social security contributions, along with voluntary contributions to social and cultural projects.

Taxes represent an important part of the economic contribution that Abengoa makes to society. This indicator varies and depends on the different applicable legal systems and the evolution of profits.

Of the total amount of taxes paid in 2010, 43.30 % is attributed to payment of employee personal income and withholding tax by the different group companies to the Tax Administration. In addition, 23.45 % is attributed to Profit Tax, and 13.88 % to other taxes, fees and levies primarily involving taxes paid in Brazil.

List of taxes paid, broken down by country:

 

Infrastructure Investments