Clara Arpa
President of the United Nations Global Compact Spain
European Union
About Clara Arpa
Clara Arpa is President of UN Global Compact Spain, where she leads efforts to promote corporate sustainability and align business strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A passionate advocate for responsible leadership, she works to advance sustainable development both in Spain and internationally.
She is also CEO of ARPA Equipos Móviles de Campaña, a global provider of deployable solutions for defense, healthcare, and emergency response. Under her leadership, ARPA became a direct supplier to the United Nations and has integrated sustainability at its core through clean technologies and green innovation, including projects in hydrogen storage and rural water treatment.
Clara is the founder of the Center for Innovation for Sustainable Development (CIDS) and has led impactful humanitarian initiatives such as “Cocineros en acción.” She also serves on the Executive Committee of CEOE and has received several national awards for innovation and public service.
At ESG Summit Europe 2025, Clara brings the perspective of a business leader deeply committed to sustainability, innovation, and global impact.

