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IN THIS ISSUE

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Exolum

MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

Mavi de Lamor
José Antonio Galán

CONSULTANCY, EDITING AND DESIGN

ATREVIA Publicaciones

In this issue

Sergio de la Calle
Nacho Casajús
AnnMarie Cunningham
Cristina Fernández
Julian Franco
Mario González
Javier Goñi
Benoît Lamothe
Sean Lonergan,
Carlos Molina
Laura Rivas
Andrew Tharp

Editorial

The Office of the Corporate Secretary as a strategic ally

‘We’re strategic business partners, accompanying the business in its day to day’

he office of Corporate Secretary is often one of the great unknowns within the organization despite its essential role in the company’s sustainability, growth and protection.

I’d like to take advantage of this opportunity to better explain who we are, what we do and, above all, how we contribute value.

We’re strategic business partners, accompanying the business in its day to day, anticipating risks, providing legal security, ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating decision making.

The fact that we’re transversal in nature allows us to take on a fundamental role in strategic decision making, especially in a complicated sector that’s subject to so much regulation as is the energy sector. This transversality means the Office of the Corporate Secretary does not perform just one role, but rather is a part of and coordinates key areas in order to have a global, cohesive view of the company and make more informed and agile decisions that are in line with the corporate goals.

Which areas involve the Office of the Corporate Secretary and what do the people in such an office do in each one of them?

Secretary of the Board: We ensure good governance and the proper functioning of the governing bodies, Board and Board Committees, guaranteeing the legality of their resolutions and transparency in decision making.

Legal: We offer comprehensive legal support to protect the company’s interests and minimise legal risks. Our preventive and advisory work is essential to avoiding contingencies and facilitating business opportunities within the legal regulatory framework.

Compliance: We promote an ethical culture by ensuring the company and its employees operate in accordance with the law, internal policies, and ethical and corporate values. Our role is all about prevention and proactiveness, contributing to a culture of integrity and transparency within the organisation.

Risks and internal auditing: We identify, evaluate and monitor the risks facing the company, as well as the corresponding mitigation measures. We supervise and evaluate processes and controls, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the efficacy of controls implemented. Our independence allows us to detect deviations and propose solutions before problems occur.

Insurance: We design insurance strategies and programmes to cover the primary risks, protecting the company’s assets and ensuring business continuity.

Asset management: We manage, optimise and protect the company’s real estate, as well as it’s industrial, intellectual and artistic property.

Public affairs and regulation: We coordinate the company’s relations with government agencies, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders, and make sure the company’s priorities and needs are accounted for in regulatory processes.

In short, the goal of the Office of the Corporate Secretary, which is made up of highly qualified professionals, is to be a strategic ally that accompanies the business through growth, development and internationalisation, preventing unnecessary risks and facilitating the achievement of our strategic objectives. And we always do so under the values of integrity, trust, transparency and good governance which define our company so well.

We work day after day with excitement, passion and a commitment to achievement!

Cristina Fernández

Corporate Secretary and Secretary of the Board

About us

we move on

Javier Goñi: ‘We have the talent, ambition and energy to go really far’

Up-close, enthusiastic and with a clear vision for the future, our new CEO, Javier Goñi, offers a message of thanks, recognition and ambition in view of the new era beginning at Exolum. In this interview, he shares his strategic vision, and talks about his leadership style and commitment to people.

Javier Goñi‘s arrival at Exolum has been intense: in just under two months he has toured facilities, met teams, visited customers and shareholders, and has fully immersed himself in the company’s culture. ‘I’ve already talked to more than 120 people and have learnt loads with each visit,’ he acknowledges.

Goñi highlights Exolum’s solidity: ‘It’s a very organized company with well-defined processes and impressive technical talent.’ He also mentioned the challenge ahead: growing, becoming more diverse and turning into a true multinational company, ‘yet without losing sight of our essence’. ‘We have to go from being an international company to a global company, without central areas or boundaries, with true unity so that we can take advantage of all the synergies,’ he stated.

To achieve this, he says we must not only reinforce our strategy, but also our culture: ‘We have to put people first. Successful organisations are those that show concern for their professionals as people, not just as employees’. He added: ‘Customers also have to be in the middle of it all. They’re the ones that define the future of any company’.

His leadership style is based on ‘setting the direction, listening and making courageous decisions,’ with the conviction that ‘talent multiplies when working as a team’. He also defends the creation of atmospheres where you can enjoy your work: ‘You have to be happy with what you do. I have a great time working and want everyone else to as well’.

‘Exolum has to go from being an international company to a global company, without central areas or boundaries’

Leadership with a vocation for the future

Born in Pamplona, he studied Law and Economics in Madrid. Since then, he has had extensive experience in the business world. After working 10 years for the consulting firm McKinsey, where he became a partner, in 2022 he joined Fertiberia, a group he successfully managed over the last 22 years.

His arrival at Exolum is the start of a new chapter in his career. And he’s taking it on with excitement and commitment: ‘This company has the potential to double in size. I’m going to work and do everything I can to make it happen.’

A simple personal life, as a family guy

Javier Goñi defines himself as an everyday, simple family man. He’s the oldest of four siblings and a father of five. ‘The youngest one is the boss,’ he jokes. His personal life is all about remaining close with loved ones, sports and nature. “I like winding down in La Granja de San Ildefonso (Segovia), spending time in the hills, and doing sports like cycling and playing tennis.’

He also says he’s the same guy as always, and keeps his feet on the ground: ‘My closest friends have been around for 30 years. I really value humbleness and effort’. ‘I’ve worked for everything I have in life. That’s why I appreciate committed, hard-working people,’ he says.

‘You have to be happy with what you do. I have a great time working and want everyone else to as well’

who we are

Taking off in Peru and France

We’ve taken a decisive step in our international growth strategy: we began operations at the Lima and Paris airports just a few weeks ago. Thank you to everyone at Exolum who has made these two projects possible!

Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the number one airport in the European Union

Our company began operating at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. After being awarded the 20-year contract by Aéroports de Paris, we started managing its fuel storage and distribution system on 4th June.

What’s more, we’ll be investing more than 200 million euros in the maintenance, modernisation and expansion of the existing infrastructures, as well as the development of new solutions to integrate sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and respond to all the decarbonisation challenges involved with the aviation sector. The current facility has got a storage capacity of 88,000 m3, distributed among two dispatch storage tanks and a hydrant network more than 81 kilometres long.

Benoît Lamothe, the General Manager of the facility, explained that the aim is ‘to ensure reliable, efficient supplies with the best quality service’. ‘The new investments will guarantee the facility remains on the cutting edge with highly efficient operations, all while making available sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).’

A key infrastructure in Europe

The Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport is the third largest in traffic in Europe as it handled more than 70 million passengers in 2024. It ranks just behind London Heathrow in the United Kingdom and the Istanbul airport in Turkey.

Expanding our workforce

To continue growing, we’ve put 32 people on contract, 15 of whom were transferred from the previous contract and 17 of whom are new hires. Over the last few months, we’ve accompanied them all as they’ve received training and become proficient in our values and operational processes. Let’s grow together!

Lima Airport: the most advanced storage plant in Latin America

On 1st June we began fuel storage and aircraft refuelling operations at the new Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, marking a milestone for Exolum and for the aviation sector across Latin America.

In order to engage in our activities, we have invested over 100 million dollars (88.5 million euros) in building the most advanced fuel storage plant in the entire region. The technological improvements made will reinforce air travel in Peru and its competitiveness in the global market.

Mario González, the General Manager of the new facility, underlined that this operation ‘further strengthens our presence in Latin America and reinforces our commitment to the development of innovative, sustainable solutions for the aviation sector.’

More sustainable

The plant will optimise aircraft refuelling operations via the hydrant network, which is powered by high-efficiency electric pumping systems. This will make it possible to reduce CO2 emissions by decreasing lorry-based transport at the airport. Additionally, the facility will introduce a new fleet of sustainable refuelling vehicles, several of which are 100% electric, along with solar-powered fuel bowsers.

Ready for 40 million passengers

With more than 24 million passengers in 2024, the new airport, which now has triple the capacity at 935 hectares, will be able to accommodate 40 million passengers as one of the main aviation hubs in Latin America.

What the new plant is like

Fully automatic: operated from a control centre.
The design makes it possible to minimise any impact on the environment.
It’s equipped with the most modern safety and prevention systems.
It occupies 5 hectares and has got 4 storage tanks with a capacity of almost 35,000 m3. The airport’s autonomy has gone from two to eight days of fuel stock.
It has got 7 fuel reception islands equipped with next-generation filtration systems, and 6 pumps feeding into the airport’s hydrant network.
The hydrant network is comprised of a 10 kilometre pipeline infrastructure, connected to 130 aircraft stand positions across the apron area.

Flying high at the Barcelona-El Prat airport

We renewed the concession agreement for the Barcelona-El Prat airport facility. Following a call by AENA, the contract will last 15 years and involves an investment of more than 50 million euros.

We have strengthened our presence at the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport, one of the most important in Spain. After renewing the concession for 15 years to provide fuel storage and distribution services, we will be investing more than 50 million euros in updating and optimising the existing infrastructures.

These investment will allow us to reinforce the efficiency of our facility and introduce key improvements in safety, sustainability and emissions reduction.

Some of the most outstanding actions include making improvements to the hydrants, manholes and utility pits (connection points) by integrating a high level of automation which will further prevent leaks. What’s more, we’ll expand and upgrade the hydrant pumping systems in an effort to guarantee operations are more efficient. We will also optimise the fire protection system and other control mechanisms, in addition to increasing energy efficiency and reducing GHG
emissions.

Jorge Guillén, Aviation & Spain Network Lead, emphasized the pride felt at having submitted ‘a technically and economically exceptional bid which has allowed us to renew this concession’. ‘This project guarantees our continued presence at Barcelona’s airport and cements our commitment to sustainability, innovation and efficiency.

A new strategic contract with Greenergy in Scotlands

Steve Land

NWE Lead

‘We seek to enhance the long-term sustainability of our business’

I am delighted to report that we have secured a five-year contract with leading transportation fuel supplier, Greenergy, at our Grangemouth terminal in Scotland, UK.

The deal is fantastic news for the business and our Grangemouth terminal. With increased revenues and the potential to significantly improve the terminal EBITDA over the next five years, this contract will play an important role in securing the future of the terminal while providing certainty for our operations in Scotland.

The opportunity to work with Greenergy is the result of the changing market and a response to the recent closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery, which presented us with an opportunity to change our model and adapt to new market dynamics. This ability to remain flexible to market trends and customer needs is where we stand out in the industry, capabilities that will stand us in good stead moving forward.

The throughput agreement, which will see us manage Greenergy’s oil operation, will commence in June 2026. We have given notice to our current co-mingled customers at the terminal.

I would like to thank everyone who contributed to securing this important milestone for their efforts and hard work. It is pleasing to see us make significant progress toward our growth strategy as we seek to enhance the long-term sustainability of our business.

I look forward to seeing our work with Greenergy develop on commencement of the contract next year.

Forum 2025: Flowing, Connecting and Leading Change

What does ‘We’re liquid’ mean to you? This was the slogan of our Forum 2025, water as the symbol for our agility, flexibility and ability to adapt to change when faced with challenges. In Valencia, everything flowed dynamically with excitement for the future.

More than 130 people attended Forum 2025 in Valencia to better understand the present and future of Exolum. With our Communication Manager, Mavi de Lamor, as the master of ceremony, we shared memorable times and strengthened our commitment to a more innovative, sustainable and humane company.

The Forum gave us the chance to really get to know our new CEO, Javier Goñi, who shared the main challenges of the future all while reflecting his most personal and friendly side. Innovation and the new energy vectors, progress in our traditional business and in aviation, change management, leadership and digitalisation were some of the topics discussed.

There was even some time for laughter with an improv performance entitled ‘Cut the Red Wire’; time to think about emotional wellness along with psychologist María Jesús Álava Reyes; and time for solidarity with a presentation by the Red Cross of Valencia, which thanked us for our donation to help with DANA-related reconstruction efforts.

Being liquid at Exolum is a way of working, leading and building a better future together. Thanks everyone!

Watch the recap video with the best moments

PARTICIPATING

Collaborating with the ‘Wake up Spain!’ event organised by El Español

Jorge Guillén, Aviation & Spain Network Lead, underlined Exolum’s evolution and its path to becoming a global leader in liquid product logistics. Issues such as green hydrogen and capturing CO2 were discussed at this symposium, which seeks to decipher today’s challenges.

We attended the 3rd Expansion on Energy event

We sponsored and participated in the 3rd conference organised by the newspaper Expansión on energy. Nacho Casajús, Global Strategy & Growth Lead, talked about the versatility of green hydrogen and the role of regulation in its sustainable development.

Exolum, awarded for its innovative hydrogen transport project

Exolum was recognised at the award ceremony by the magazine Actualidad Económica for the 100 Best Ideas of the Year. Our company received a sustainability award for its revolutionary commercial scale green hydrogen storage and transport project being developed with already-existing infrastructures using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC).On behalf of the entire team, Irene Lores, Clean Energies Lead, collected this award which further exemplifies our commitment to the energy transition.

OUR EXPERT

Driving the energy transition at the port of Huelva

Carlos Molina
Commercial Network Lead

Exolum and Moeve are investing 300 million euros in new infrastructures at the port of Huelva. The actions, which include the construction of a new loading and unloading quay and the modernisation of the pipeline system, will drive economic development, sustainability and innovation in the local area.

Progress is being made on the construction of the new Exolum and Moeve loading and unloading infrastructures at the port of Huelva to enhance their operational capabilities and provide service to the new 2G biofuel plant at the La Rábida Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera.

The projects, known as Muelle Sur and Poliducto, account for an investment of nearly 300 million euros and represent major progress in our commitment to efficiency and the energy transition.

The Muelle Sur Project

Carlos Molina, Commercial Network Lead, explained that ‘the construction of a new terminal for energy products at the Outer Port of Huelva is already underway. The project includes the creation of a new 511-metre mooring quay, which will update the logistics infrastructure at the La Rábida Energy Park, and optimise vessel loading and unloading operations.’

These actions will make it possible to undertake combined raw material and fuel loading and unloading operations, connecting the Moeve and Exolum facilities through new transport lines. These lines will spread from the quay to the La Rábida Energy Park and our storage facility in Huelva,’ said Carlos. Muelle Sur will also be a key facility for the Moeve decarbonisation strategy, as one of the points of entry for raw materials and points of exit for products from the second-generation biofuel production complex that the company is currently building in Palos de la Frontera.

The Poliducto Project

Carlos told us, ‘The goal with Poliducto is to replace the entire pipeline system connecting the Energy Park and Exolum industrial facilities to the Torre Arenillas Quay through new lines with greater capacity.’ This new system, which is approximately five kilometres long, will foster greater operational flexibility and versatility at the existing facilities. ‘It will increase operational safety and enable simpler and safer vessel loading and unloading operations,’ he said.

Carlos Molina talked about the two projects, saying, ‘We’re extremely pleased to be collaborating with Moeve by offering them the necessary infrastructures to decongest the port of Huelva and make room for new green traffic. Our facility, along with the investments at Muelle Sur and Poliducto, have put us in a privileged position to offer efficient solutions for the bulk logistics flows in Huelva. This location has a bright future ahead as a green hub, which ratifies our commitment to the transformation towards sustainability.’

The largest 2G biofuel plant in southern Europe

The first brick of the second-generation biofuel plant in Huelva was laid already a year ago now. This plant will largely serve the Muelle Sur project. The infrastructure accounts for an investment of more than 1,000 million euros and will increase the Moeve and Bio-Oils biofuel production capacity to 1.6 million tonnes a year. It is expected to begin operations in 2026.

What excites us

EXOLUM-LIVE

ECO2FLY: a pioneer project aimed at decarbonising the industry of construction materials and air transport

We’ve created a strategic alliance with Holcim and IGNIS P2X to develop an innovative circular economy CO₂ project which will transform the industrial emissions from cement production into sustainable aviation fuel.

ECO2FLY is a major step forward. This project is set to be a benchmark in Europe for the future production of aviation fuel and decarbonisation of key sectors for development, traditionally thought to be difficult to decarbonise. In order to achieve these ambitious goals, we’ve formed an alliance with Holcim, a leading construction materials company (cement, concrete and mortar), and IGNIS P2X, a green hydrogen project development platform.

The project involves a new facility, located at the Holcim factory in Villaluenga de la Sagra (Toledo), which will be able to capture more than 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ a year caused by cement production. A portion of this CO₂ will be combined with green hydrogen produced by renewable energy to convert it into sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

These sustainable fuels can directly substitute conventional kerosene of fossil origin without any adaptations to aircraft or supply infrastructures, thus facilitating the immediate decarbonisation of air transport.

The facility is expected to produce around 100,000 tonnes a year. The remaining CO₂will be permanently deposited in geological storage sites. In the first 10 years of operation, ECO2FLY will prevent the emission of more than 6.5 million tonnes of CO_2.

A strategic union of power

ECO2FLY is all about linking innovation and technology to sustainability. Nacho Casajús, our Global Strategy & Growth Lead, underlined that ‘Exolum is decisively committed to developing alliances that enable the development of sustainable fuels which, to date, seem to be the only feasible solution for lowering carbon emissions in the short term in sectors like aviation and maritime transport.’

On the other hand, Ricardo de Pablos, CEO of Holcim España, said that ‘this strategic alliance with IGNIS P2X and Exolum is a decisive step in our commitment to the transformation and decarbonisation of industry’.

Also quite satisfied is José Antonio Membiela, CEO of IGNIS P2X, who believes this project ‘is the most important in the production of synthetic aviation fuel currently being developed in Spain, both due to the size and strategic location, as well as the circularity for the partners involved.’

Javier Esteban, Director of the Consortium and a P2X Spain shareholder, said that ‘this project is an opportunity to become European leaders in the production of eSAF, which holds immense strategic value for the Spanish economy’.

The power of alliances

ECO2FLY is proof of what can be achieved when you join forces. This project is aligned with SDG 17, Partnerships to achieve the goals.

In this case, we’ve joined companies from key economic sectors for society, such as energy, construction, mobility, tourism and logistics. Collaboration among sectors allows Europe to successfully overcome the challenges it’s facing.

This project will be submitted upon the next call for proposals for European Union Innovation (EU) Funds. The implementation of this project will contribute to the energy transition, achieving zero net emissions and also boost Spain’s and the EU’s positions as leaders in industrial innovation and sustainability, thus reinforcing their energy independence.

In the first 10 years, ECO2FLY will prevent the emission of more than 6.5 million tonnes of CO₂

‘The development of sustainable fuels is the only feasible solution for lowering carbon emissions in the short term in sectors like aviation and maritime transport’

Nacho Casajús
Global Strategy & Growth Lead

Meeting...

‘The best thing about working at Exolum is having opportunities to grow‘

In the three years Laura Rivas has been with Exolum, she has fully immersed herself in the management of major projects, specifically the one at the Lima airport which is a great milestone for our company. She gave us all the details. As an aeronautical engineer, she says working in the airport sector ‘is an indescribable experience’.

Laura’s career has revolved around building national and international airports. She’s used to being involved in major projects and working with international, multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. ‘It has been an incredible experience: living abroad and seeing the world from another perspective. It has given me so much personally and professionally,’ she said. Our colleague admits it’s not easy to get out of your comfort zone, but ‘gaining the capacity to adapt, flexibility and self-management are highly important to one’s personal development’.

Laura Rivas

Global Engineering Lead

You joined Exolum in March 2022. What is your job all about?

These first three years have been focused on managing large projects, specifically the one at the Lima airport which is key for our company. Due to the difficulty, I’ve had to focus on moving it ahead a bit more every single day.

What has your day-to-day been like with the Lima project?

The day-to-day work involves solving problems and leading the teams involved in Lima and in Madrid, to make everything coherent and traceable all while solving things that come up. This project has been a challenge for everyone because of all the departments that are working together: the team in Lima from Execution, Aviation, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Engineering… All of us have done coordination work to get this infrastructure up and running.

Which milestone over your years at Exolum would you highlight?

I couldn’t pick just one because there have been many relevant milestones in Lima. Contracting the company that built the plant, securing financing and commencing the work were all important moments. Then come the ultimate milestones: having fuel at the plant, filling hydrants and, finally, being ready to operate. This success is the result of joint work by many teams in Lima and all the expats from Spain.

The word ‘team’ is essential to you.

Yes, because it’s all been great work by everyone, hard work, and sometimes frustrating work. But we’ve done it all with such professionalism that the project was a success, with the inauguration taking place on 1st June.

What does working at Exolum mean to you personally?

It was a challenge to join a company that wishes to expand, that seeks transformation, and is ‘hungry’ to grow. For me, the best thing about working at Exolum is being able to get on a giant ship where we’re all going to have great opportunities for growth while helping our company make progress.

We’d like to get to know you a bit better. How would you define your personality?

I see myself as open, friendly, trustworthy. I like working with people, but I’m very critical, mainly with myself and my own work. I’m a perfectionist and am usually quite blunt. My yellow side (sociable and spontaneous) and red side (competitive and determined) are sometimes in a constant struggle for power.

What hobbies do you have outside work?

My family and friends are my priority. I really like traveling, getting to know different places and even better if it’s not for work. This last year we went overboard with Lima (answering candidly). And I apply the ASICS (anima sana in corpore sano) maxim: taking care of my body and mind.

What would your perfect weekend look like?

Outside Madrid, with the people I love, at by the sea if possible.

A bright future for Exolum

Laura believes ‘Exolum will be key in the future energy transition not only in Spain, but in all the countries where we wish to expand as we have a super powerful team’. As far as airports, she’s convinced we can do ‘anything we set our minds to’.

In four lines

One favourite place:
Palma de Mallorca.

One food:
Soupy rice with a Verdejo wine.

One song:
Personal Jesus, by Depeche Mode.

One film:
I’m more into series like The Vikings.

TransformACTION

GROW

We visited the Exolum office in Houston

The Exolum team in Houston (Texas) is working to open up new business opportunities in the United States and on the American continent. The office is now full with the latest new hires. Together, we’ll grow even more!

A multidisciplinary team fosters the development of new business in the United States from our Houston office. AnnMarie Cunningham, Julian Franco, Andrew Tharp and Sean Lonergan, alongside Andrés Suárez, American Lead, at the top, seek to boost Exolum’s presence in America.

In 2024, we announced our entrance in the United States with the purchase of 50% of the Vopak Moda Houston (VMH) terminal, a plant at one of the world’s major chemicals hubs along the Houston Channel, which offers ammonia and liquid natural gas (LNG) storage services.

As soon as we arrived, we also became a member of the Greater Houston Partnership, the main chamber of commerce in Houston, in order to have a greater impact in the area. Our team in this city will be working to expand our horizons. Welcome!

AnnMarie Cunningham, Operations Assistant

‘What has most surprised me is the commitment everyone shows towards their daily work. I’m motivated by a company where values are truly a part of the culture. And I’m impressed by how focused the team is on sustainability and innovation’.

Julian Franco, Asset and Infrastructure Engineering Manager

‘I admire Exolum’s strategic decision to set up business in the United States, particularly its growth plans along the Gulf Coast. It’s a vision that fully coincides with my own values and professional aspirations.’

Andrew Tharp, Business Development Manager

“I can’t wait to share my knowledge of North American energy markets, just as I wish to learn about those in Spain and NWE. What I like most about Exolum is how the teams are so obviously integrated and the spirit of collaboration.’

Sean Lonergan, Head of Business Development

‘I think Europe as a whole and Exolum specifically are ahead of the United States as far as achieving energy transition and environmental goals, and I’m excited to develop this practice here in the United States.’

Leadership Foundations: building stronger leadership

Leadership Foundations arose out of a commitment to achieving coherent, human and transformative leadership. We’ve identified nine fundamental principles and have provided tools so they may be applied in our day-to-day.

At Exolum, leadership begins with setting an example and all of us are involved in building this idea up. To complement the Sherpa programme we’ve previously explained, the People team has developed the Leadership Foundations: nine fundamental principles, each one with practical tools which leaders can apply to their daily work.

Making strategic decisions, clearly communicating in an inspiring way, and managing conflicts with empathy and emotional intelligence are issues that can be answered with our Leadership Foundations.

Each one of the nine cornerstones have a direct impact on team’s wellbeing, operational efficiency and our organisation’s culture. The tools, which came about after analysing best practices and listening to everyone at the company, are designed so that our leaders may conduct themselves with coherence, clarity and purpose.

Leadership Foundations are aimed at everyone at Exolum because we all experience the effects of better leadership. Plus, we can be an active part of the change by providing feedback, participating in conversations, and being ambassadors of the culture we’re creating together.

3 goals that benefit us

A more positive and safer work environment, where people feel listened to and valued.

A culture of ongoing improvement, where development is not an isolated thing but rather part of the day-to-day.

Leadership that inspires, connects and transforms, fostering performance, innovation and trust.

networking

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility

Keeping cybersecurity present at our facilities is a collective priority. That’s why we work each day to evaluate any risks and prevent threats.

As part of the annual cybersecurity plan, we perform periodic analyses of cyber-risks at our facilities in different countries so as to comply with the highest international standards in this area. One of the most recent evaluations was carried out by the global cybersecurity team at the Lisbon airport facility following an update to its control systems, in collaboration with the Global IT/OT Department and airport personnel, and with assistance from the consulting firm KPMG.

These evaluations provide highly valuable information which can be applied at all terminals, in accordance with the following:

Identify and make an inventory of assets, flows and network diagrams.

Create improvement plans.

Determine and classify the risk.

Confidentiality and security

Our colleagues would like to remind us that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. That’s why it’s essential to use the company’s apps and assets properly, maintain data confidentiality, and safely access our systems.

Careful with controls systems

One of the most important lessons when it comes to ensuring control system security at our storage and airport facilities is following these recommendations:

Make sure control rooms are always closed and locked and there is control over who enters and for which reasons.

Do not install any type of computer equipment without Global IT/OT being aware.

Do not set up any device with Internet access that’s connected to control equipment.

Authorise and manage the work done on control equipment at the plant itself. Even those done remotely by IT must be communicated and authorised by the plants.

If you have any questions at all, both the cybersecurity team as well as the service desk are available.

Memento: smart technology for operational safety

As part of our commitment to operational safety, we’ve implemented an innovative solution integrated with various advanced technologies to optimise thank bleeding processes.

The Memento project exemplifies how the most advanced technologies can improve the safety and efficiency of our operations. The main objective is to minimise incidents associated with tank bleeding at our facilities by digitalising and monitoring manual valves.

Currently in a scaling phase, the Memento project will be rolled out at 42 facilities, servicing 900 tanks and monitoring the status of more than 10,000 manual valves, 900 of which are considered critical due to their relevance in preventing leak events.

The technological architecture for the Memento project is robust and open, which guarantees data will not leave our infrastructure and prevents dependence on any one technology supplier in the future. Instead of choosing closed and costly tools, the solution combines NFC labels for non-critical valves with next-generation wireless IoT devices to monitor critical ones. These devices use LoRaWAN connectivity, a low-cost, long-range, low-consumption communication technology that makes it possible to precisely see the status of valve openings in real time with easy wireless installation and calibration.

Plus, the solution proposed includes an app for tablets with bleed system mapping for each facility to guide plant specialists, along with a layer of advanced analytics known as Sentinel, which consumes the data generated by the system to detect anomalous patterns and issue preventive warnings.

A people project

Beyond the technology, Memento is a project based on close collaboration among different areas, such as Digital Strategy, Operations, Maintenance and IT/OT. The approach has been absolutely participatory, considering all the suggestions from users who were part of the pilot tests at the Alicante and Lérida facilities.

Memento is expected to be fully operational in 2026 with one goal in mind: to continue improving our process safety indicators. This project proves how technological innovation can make a major difference when well-integrated and people-centred.

Trends

‘Humour is the best glue for a team’

Sergio de la Calle
Writer and expert on Human Resources

Sergio de la Calle says humour builds bridges and facilitates communication. And, when it comes to work, this makes us a more cohesive team, as well as more productive and efficient. It’s impossible not to believe him when he says it with a huge smile.

Everything begins with a smile. The smile offered by this writer and conference lecturer, who specialises in change management, is gigantic and genuine. Sergio de la Calle claims to be a comic illustrator by vocation, sociologist by accident, and expert in Human Resources by profession. He has led conferences and training sessions in 10 countries —at Exolum as well— and has studied the power of humour in depth. And that’s where three of his five books came from: Lidera con sentido del humor, Divertirse trabajando and La risa asusta al miedo (Lead with a Sense of Humour, Have Fun Working and Laughter Scares Off Fear). This knowledge invites us to do something very healthy: laugh.

At first sight, companies are not places with much of a sense of humour.

The issue of a lack of humour within organisations has long been present. Plato already reflected on laughter long ago. He said it was not acceptable in positions of government and authority. Laughter has always been sort of associated with vulgarity, and that’s even more true in the professional world. If people laugh at a meeting, you’re not working. Laughter is tied to distraction, and seriousness to concentration. In fact, seriousness is almost a synonym for professionalism in many places.

Why is humour good for a company?

Humour is not used at the company to make people laugh, but rather to make people laugh and think; to make people laugh and solve things.

There are several ‘serious’ studies by institutions like Harvard University which highlight a sense of humour as a leadership skill.

That’s true, but this implies a very deep behavioural change. The more they rise on the power scale, the more serious some leaders become. What people must understand is that humour is a tool.

And does this tool come with a user’s guide?

The goal is to encourage people to feel free to show their humour at work and not just to create a better work atmosphere, but to be more productive and effective. Humour can make an idea clearer, unravel a twisted conversation, foster creativity, oil negotiations. If a sense of humour begins to reign in daily interactions, the work atmosphere will improve in the medium and long-term. To be efficient, there must be a cohesive team. And humour is the best glue for uniting people.

Let’s imagine a leader presenting a profit and loss account. Where can humour be found in that?

The results are somewhat serious, but you can use analogies and offer a memorable presentation. Humour makes it so people don’t leave saying ‘this was the same as always’. Boredom is the bromide for learning: it kills everything. One of the most genuine forms of communication between two people is a shared laugh. Humour connects us more authentically.

After finishing up a conference, has anyone ever said to you: ‘That was great, but my boss is super serious. What can I do?’

I always say the same thing: don’t imitate your boss.

Show him or her proof that you can get projects going just like anyone else. But there’s a big difference between getting projects to move forward and doing so with a team that has fun along the way.

In one of your books, ‘La risa asusta al miedo’, you talk about the power of humour when facing little and big problems in life.

The greatest benefits of humour are particularly obvious when the circumstances are difficult. Humour in and of itself does not solve problems, but it’s the first step to being able to solve them. Laughing makes problems weaker.

However, it seems like it’s more difficult to apply to the working world.

I don’t have a gullible view of work. That’s why the idea a little joke at the right time can lower tensions makes much more sense. In these cases, the person who makes the joke takes control.

What does laughter say about our colleagues’ personalities?

Nothing says more about a person than the things they’re capable of laughing at or not. Joking in front of colleagues is an exercise of vulnerability because the person risks being criticised. But if you build a culture where people dare to laugh, it means the people on your team can be themselves at work.

At Exolum, we’re diverse and have employees from all types of cultures. Any tips?

Some people tell me: ‘I’m really bad at telling jokes.’ Humour on the job is not about telling jokes —there’s very little room for jokes— it’s about telling stories. And something highly powerful: knowing how to laugh at yourself. These two things work in all cultures.

Humour in the middle of the Cold War

In his book ‘Lidera con sentido del humor’, Sergio de la Calle gives an example of the importance of humour in negotiations. ‘During the Cold War Cuba Missile Crisis, talks between the American and Soviet negotiators had become paralysed and were nearly dead. While at the table, the Soviet negotiator broke the silence and asked the Americans: ‘Do you know what’s the difference between capitalism and communism?’ Capitalism is exploitation of man by man, and communism is the exact opposite’. That was a mental short circuit. The two sides were able to laugh together and it changed the tone of the conversations. If you’re able to find the funny side to a problem when tensions are high, you’re one step closer to solving it’.

Safety and Health

Safety

We promote safety, our main value

On 24th April we celebrated our Safety Day, the aim of which is to foster prevention at the workplace and spell out the most important aspects of our main company value, Safety.

To foster a culture of prevention, we organised a webinar in each of the areas where we operate. For Aviation & Spain Network, Jesús Manso, Global HSSEQ Lead, was responsible for offering some welcoming words. Following him was Jorge Guillén, Aviation & Spain Network Lead, who spoke to us about Exolum’s vision of safety.

We also reinforced our knowledge of the Safety Foundations, our golden rules for safety, and the FVCC (Field Verification Critical Controls) through a roundtable moderated by Ricardo Ribó, Aviation & Spain Network HSSEQ Lead, and Marta Fernández, COE of HSSE, with the participation of colleagues from different areas.

For North West Europe, following words of welcome from Jesús Manso, Steve Land, NWE Lead, spoke and then Alan Edwards, NWE HSSE Lead, who was responsible for going deeper into the Safety Foundations and FVCC.

To finish off, we organised a practical exercise at the facilities which allowed us to apply the concepts discussed, foster knowledge of the critical risks of our activities and share thoughts on how to keep on improving. Remember: safety is first!

See the talk again here:

Notebooks to remember the Safety Foundations

As part of Safety Day, we gave out notebooks at our headquarters and facilities in Spain listing our Safety Foundations so they can always be present and be applied in our day-to-day.

Check out the Safety Foundations:

WEllness

Prioritize rest, the new key to wellness

In a society plagued with demands, rest has become a challenge. To make it all work, the first choice always seems to be sacrificing sleep hours without repairing the damage that this can do to one’s health.

Resting is essential to the brain, but not just for this organ. According to the National Institute of Health, a lack of sleep can affect the hormones, appetite, breathing and cardiovascular health. Although personal needs may vary, experts recommend adults sleep 7-8 hours a night.

Despite this very clear advice, it’s not always easy to follow. According to data from the Spanish Neurology Society (SEN), 48% of the adult population does not get quality sleep and 54% sleep less than the recommended hours. Likewise, one out of every three Spanish adults wakes up feeling as if they did not fall into reparative sleep.

Besides a lack of sleep, day-to-day stress can also harm one’s well-being. If it becomes chronic, it can affect a person’s concentration and memory. That’s why healthcare professionals warn that keeping anxiety at bay is key to good neurological health.

Faced with this reality, many people have started to prioritise their sleep hours and give more importance to resting in their free time.

Generation Z is changing the rest trend

This change in paradigm is coming from the youngest generations who have begun adopting healthier rest habits and fighting the glorification of a busy life. Through TikTok, Generation Z has made ‘sleepmaxxing’, a movement promoting reparative sleep, viral.

Besides a commitment to a healthier life, they also suggest changing the trend at work to achieve a greater balance between work and one’s personal life.

Take a break from routine

It doesn’t just have an impact on your work. Trying to make sure everything is great in both your personal relations and daily responsibilities can create a feeling of exhaustion which seems to have become the status quo throughout society. Added to this tiredness are all the demands related with hyperconnectivity. The constant availability or overload of notifications also produces stress that can be difficult to cope with.

In this world that never stops, learning to take breaks is crucial to maintaining good physical and mental health. Holidays have become the ideal time to do so, but when the time comes… do you actually take a break or fill up your leisure time with obligations and become even more exhausted?

How to disconnect while on holiday

Sometimes it can be difficult to stop and get out of your routine, and that’s why experts recommend:

Getting all your work done before going on holiday. Although this involves more effort, it will then allow you to be completely free of any worries.
Focusing on resting. You don’t have to feel guilty about doing nothing. Planning a holiday full of activities can also cause stress.
Reserving time for yourself. Reconnect with the activities you enjoy and with your hobbies.
Disconnecting from your mobile phone. In this digital age, rest also means ignoring the constant information overload.
Forgetting about schedules, allow yourself to be flexible. During the year, we’re prisoners of our watches. You can be more spontaneous and shake up your routine on holiday.
And don’t forget to get the necessary number of sleep hours and enjoy reparative sleep.

Involved

de&i

Getting to know ourselves better to grow together

We launched our very first self-identification survey in March. People from Exolum in Spain and the United Kingdom voluntarily and anonymously shared their ideas on gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin and disability. This helps us improve our commitment to inclusion.

What the data say

In Spain, 76% of the survey takers feel they are valued at work, and 87% say they can be themselves.
5.5% of the workforce considers themself a part of the LGTBIQ+ community.
In the United Kingdom, 11.8% of all employees are ethnic minorities versus 6.5% in Spain.
Nearly 8% of the participants say they have some type of disability or health
problem.
9% in Spain and 14% in the United Kingdom identify as neurodivergent (a category that includes autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia or dyspraxia).

And now what?

Inclusive leadership: We’re developing a clear and applicable definition for what inclusive leadership means, integrating it in programmes like Sherpa and WIM. This approach includes reviewing processes and policies to drive real, sustainable change. At the same time, groups and events like the Listening Circle, NeuroInclusion Group, the Mental Health First Aiders network and Next_Gen allow us to foster open and safe dialogue with employees.
In the area of LGTBIQ+ issues: We’ve organised awareness activities and are preparing a specific roadmap in collaboration with REDI (a business network for LGTBIQ+ diversity and inclusion)
and we want to create a network of affinity to support the community and allies.
On ethnic diversity: We’re defining new lines of action focused on awareness, experiences a suggestions for improvement by employees belonging to this group.
Disabilities and neurodiversity: We’re preparing informational materials and communication actions to disseminate available resources, we’ll be fostering awareness sessions and are working on possibly creating support groups.

To find out more, you can watch this webinar with Cristina Jaraba, Global People Lead, and Agnès Estay, Global DE&I Lead.

Pride at seeing life in all colours

We celebrated International LGTBIQ+ Pride Day to reflect upon, spread awareness for and reaffirm our commitment to diversity and inclusion. At Exolum, we want each individual to feel free to be who they are.

For the second year in a row, we organised Rainbow Breakfasts, an event in a friendly atmosphere in favour of equality and non-discrimination. This year, more than 300 people participated from our headquarters in Madrid and London, as well as 16 other facilities in Spain and the United Kingdom.

We’ve also put on two webinars to talk about the importance of creating inclusive work atmospheres where people can be themselves and offer their greatest potential.

The one for Aviation & Spain Network featured Cristina Fernández, Corporate Secretary and the Executive Sponsor for the LGTBIQ+ community, as well as Diana Gómez, Senior Consultant on Divers,ity, Inclusion and Work-Life Balance at Repsol. Participating from NWE were Agnès Estay, Global DE&I Lead, and Erik Way, Global DE&I Director of Schindler.

We also encouraged people at Exolum to add our company’s multi-coloured logo to their signature lines. Happy Pride Day!

Watch the webinar with Agnés Stay and Erik Way.

Advancing towards greater awareness

We continue working to create a specific roadmap along with REDI, a non-profit organisation that promotes LGTBIQ+ inclusion at the workplace, and we’re encouraging the creation of an affinity group for the community and allies. After all, inclusion is not just a value, it’s a shared responsibility.

FEEL GREEN

Presenting the first trend report on the energy transition

We are doing our part to get closer to a more sustainable future with the ‘Trend Observatory in the Context of the Energy Transition’ study analysing the main challenges of this process and the key role for our company.

As part of our commitment to a cleaner and more responsible future, we’ve conducted a pioneering study alongside the consultant Deloitte, ‘Trend Observatory in the Context of the Energy Transition’ which fully tracks the progress made with the energy transition in Spain, approaches the key challenges for its implementation and reflects upon Exolum’s leadership and drive throughout this process.

The report analyses the latest trends, innovations and progress in the energy transition, and highlights the crucial role of the new low-carbon energy vectors, such as biofuels and biogases on the road towards decarbonisation.

To disclose the results, we organised a presentation ceremony at Palacio de Neptuno in Madrid with the participation of institutional representatives, experts and leaders from various companies, such as Víctor Marcos Morell, Director General for Energy Planning and Coordination from the Spanish Ministry of the Ecological Transition, who Exolum’s very relevant role in the sector.

The results were revealed by David Folgado, our CFO, and Oliverio Álvarez, Partner for Energy, Resources and Industry at Deloitte. We also organised two roundtables, ‘Sustainability and Mobility’ and ‘Energy Transition and Society’, moderated by Jorge Guillén, Aviation & Spain Network Lead, and Nacho Casajús, Global Strategy & Growth Lead, respectively.

Read the full report

The report analyses four areas of action: mobility and transport; industry; agriculture and rural environment, and building rehabilitation. It studies vectors such as biofuels, efuels and renewable gases, electrification, industrial decarbonisation and carbon management, as well as energy efficiency and household climate control equipment.

Read the full report.

Watch the presentation ceremony.

Celebrating World Environment Day. For a future without plastics!

On 5th June, we joined this United Nations event which was organised under the slogan ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. To be able to do our own little part, we gave away reusable cups in Spain and the United Kingdom.

Every very single year more than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced throughout the world and half of this material is manufactured for disposable use. At least 11 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up each year in our lakes, rivers and seas. These UN data stir up our conscience. For this reason, at Exolum, we joined the celebration of this day with a small gesture for sustainability.

Because the little things are what make great changes. In Spain and in the United Kingdom, we’ve given away a reusable cup to help reduce the use of disposable plastics. Did you know that people ingest more than 50,000 plastic particles a year? What’s more, disposable plastic products which are thrown out or burnt harm human health and biodiversity in addition to polluting ecosystems. Our cup is the least we can do so as not to generate more waste.

At Exolum, sustainability is not only a part of our strategy, but also our culture. Reusable cups to reduce the consumption of disposable plastics and foster responsible habits in your everyday lives. Join the change!

Exolum Advice

‘Turn off all lights when leaving a room and, whenever possible, all devices not being used. Lighting and climate control in unoccupied rooms can have a major impact on energy use’.

Advice from the energy management group

Marine Biodiversity Day in Barcelona

For World Environment Day, we were one of the drivers of a collective action at Prat de Llobregat Beach, along with 20 others from the port sector, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability and protecting the marine environment.

On 5th June as part of World Environment Day, we actively participated in a marine conservation event organised by Comunitat Portuària de Barcelona.

This action, which took place at the Prat de Llobregat Beach and at the marine animal recovery centre, Centre de Recuperació d’Animals Marins (CRAM), brought together 21 companies
in the logistics and port sector as part of an initiative combining coastal clean-up and educational workshops on the impact of waste on marine ecosystems.

The participants engaged in intensive beach clean-up efforts and analysed the waste collected, reflecting upon the origins and hazards involved for marine biodiversity. This experience not only had a direct environmental impact, but also reinforced ecological awareness among port-based businesses.

The event, which became an example of shared responsibility and collaboration, represents much more than just a symbolic activity: it was a manifestation of our commitment to decarbonisation, the circular economy and active environmental protection.

This is the fifth year in a row that the Comunitat Portuària de Barcelona has organised this joint action, further proving how it is a reference on sustainability. At Exolum, we are proud to be a part of this movement demonstrating how a commitment to the planet is possible when companies and institutions work together for a common goal.

FEEL betteR

Faced with the great blackout, the power of commitment

Spain fell victim to a total blackout on 28th April. That day, our company did everything possible to keep operating under critical scenarios and guarantee the supply of energy for those most in need. Thanks for your commitment!

Throughout the most critical hours of the blackout, we fully loaded 346 lorries at our facilities, ensuring an energy supply for hospitals, police, firefighters, nuclear power plants and telecommunications services. We also completed 34 direct supplies and kept the pumping systems for the hydrant networks running at key airports so flights could continue without interruptions. Our business continuity plans worked perfectly. All staff stayed on the job and, in less than 24 hours, we recovered normal operations throughout our network.

But the challenge didn’t stop there. The blackout crisis was followed by the responsibility for maintaining normal supplies throughout the country in a situation where practically all refineries stopped production for a few days. Thanks to coordination efforts with customers and government agencies, and the mobilisation of strategic reserves stored at more than 30 Exolum facilities, we were able to keep the supply of energy going until the refineries recovered normal activity.

Exemplary conduct

The energy and dedication shown by everyone at Exolum was exemplary. Some of you spent the night at the facilities to support those on shift and others voluntarily came in to help. At headquarters, technical teams put in marathon 20-hour long days with barely a few hours of rest to recover all systems and communications. Every single person was key.
Your team spirit and solidarity are an inspiration for everyone!

Recognition for our actions

Our work during the blackout and coordination with the police was acknowledged with the Madrid Police Cross of Merit. The ceremony took place at El Retiro park in the presence of the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida. Pedro Moreno, Head of the Torrejón Facility, accepted the award on behalf of our entire team.

Exolum Yorkshire Three Peaks team raise over £5,000 for Motor Neurone Disease

A team of Exolum hikers completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) on Saturday 10 May 2025.

The group of 24 took on the 38.6km round-trip route in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) and raised over £5,000, a fantastic effort and a total which will make a difference to those affected by MND.

The famous Yorkshire Three Peaks route is situated in the north of England and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. Starting and ending in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, the team tackled three of the best known peaks in Yorkshire – Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m).

Many of us know someone is living with or affected by MND. At Exolum, it is a particularly prevalent cause with our colleague, Mark Gibson, making the difficult decision to leave his career to provide full-time care for his wife, Julia, who was diagnosed with MND last year.

Mark had previously worked as Maintenance Manager at our Immingham West terminal in the UK, before taking the Regional Maintenance Manager role in the Humber region – a career of over 17 years.

While there is currently no cure for MND, the MNDA does hugely important work in funding research, improving care and providing support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease, as well as their families and carers.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge!

MND, an acronym that includes various disorders

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a neurological disorder that attacks the nervous system. This disorder is made up of a heterogeneous group of diseases, such as progressive muscular atrophy, Kennedy’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and progressive bulbar palsy, among others.

We sponsored the RAF Benevolent Fund Awards

Again this year, we sponsored the annual RAF Benevolent Fund Awards held in London (for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force). Our company supported the Squadron of the Year Award, which went to King’s Colour Squadron. Tony Champness, NWE Transformation Lead, handed out the award.

We added up kilometres for inclusion and the fight against cancer

We participated in two charity races which connected sports and a social commitment: Carrera de las Capacidades (Capacities Race) and Carrera Madrid en Marcha contra el Cáncer (Madrid Race Against Cancer). Committed to sports and social action!

Exolum, we show our most charitable side. We proved that running is not only a sport, but also a way to improve society. We joined two important charity races, thus reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and health.

On 1st June, we participated in the 16th Race for Capacities, organised by the Adecco Foundation, for the first time ever as sponsors. In Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Valencia, more than 4,200 people —including Exolum employees— ran to support the inclusion of the handicapped in the workplace. The goal was to run for a good cause and add up kilometres to be converted into donations. 100,000 euros were raised for entities affected by the DANA in October 2024. In addition, those who could not attend contributed solidarity kilometres through their habitual running apps.

Weeks before, we were present at the XII Carrera Madrid en Marcha contra el Cáncer, organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC). The race took place along Paseo de la Castellana with a 4.5 km and a 10 km route. The company covered the registration fees for its employees and encouraged participation through Dorsal 0, which was a programme enabling collaboration without having to run.

We participated in the Patron Tournament organised by the Real Madrid Foundation

Respect, fellowship and motivation could be felt at the friendly matches between the Real Madrid Foundation’s main collaborating entities, including our company. The 7th Patron Tournament gathered teams from different companies, including Exolum, to play football in a festive atmosphere under the Real Madrid Foundation’s slogan: ‘For a real education: Values and sport’.

This tournament is the way in which the Real Madrid Foundation thanks the entities that collaborate with its charity projects all over the world to improve the lives of people through sports values.

In the case of Exolum, our company has been supporting the Real Madrid Foundation since 2011 with its social sports school in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid), an initiative that allows minors aged 5-17 (half of which are at risk of social exclusion) learn values like respect, fellowship, overcoming difficulties and equality while playing football.

DISCOVER

TRAVEL WITHOUT MOVING and find out which place suits you best

1. How do you like to begin the day?

A. Without an alarm clock, calmly, enjoying whatever comes up.

B. Early, with energy, ready to get started.

C. Taking my time, maybe with a nice breakfast in a lovely spot.

2. Which of these feelings do you enjoy more

A. The heat on your skin and the sea breeze.

B. The fresh air on your face and the feeling of spaciousness.

C. A mix of sounds and movement.

3. When you think about disconnecting, you think of…

A. Being far away, without signals or watches.

B. Walking in any direction and looking at everything around you.

C. Getting lost in new places.

4. Which type of environment gives you the most energy?

A. One where you can relax and rest.

B. One that invites you to explore and experience new adventures.

C. One filled with stimulants and new things.

Results:

Mostly A: Your destination is the beach. Your idea of a holiday is relaxing, disconnecting from the day to day, and enjoying good weather. You feel good when you’re close to the sea, in a peaceful and comfortable environment.

Mostly B: Your destination is the mountains. You value peace, pure air and natural landscapes, yet enjoy active holidays. You like to walk, explore and be in contact with nature.

Mostly C: Your destination is the city. You enjoy moving around, enjoying cultural activities and walking around new places. Trying different kinds of foods and finding special places in every single city is your thing.

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