# Xarxa d'Economia Solidària (XES) The **Xarxa d'Economia Solidària (XES)** is a pivotal organization within Barcelona and the broader Catalan region, committed to promoting and developing the [[Economia Social|Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS)]]. It encompasses over 1,400 entities that are part of its social economy ecosystem. XES is dedicated to advancing an economic system that respects people, the environment, and territories, operating under principles of democracy, horizontality, transparency, equity, and participation. Central to XES's mission is the promotion of ecosocial transition, a holistic approach that integrates ecological sustainability into the fabric of social and economic practices. XES's focus extends to regenerative agriculture and permaculture as tools for transforming agricultural challenges into opportunities for sustainability and resilience. For more information on XES and its initiatives, please visit their official website: [XES - Xarxa d'Economia Solidària](https://xes.cat/). Some initiatives of the XES: - **[[Balanç Social]]:** initiative is a tool for measuring the social, environmental impact, and good governance of organizations. It contributes to transparency and self-assessment, offering a spreadsheet with calculated responses and indicators to all participating organizations. - **[[Comissions XES]]:** XES operates various commissions focusing on different areas essential for the development and support of the [[Economia Social|Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS)]]. - **[[Pam a Pam]]:** serves as a collaborative map of over 1,500 initiatives that share the values and practices of the [[Economia Social|Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS)]]. - **[[CEL COOP]]:** is a quality seal initiative launched by around forty federated cooperatives to promote cooperative local energy communities in Catalonia. ## References [https://xes.cat/balanc-social-2023/](https://xes.cat/balanc-social-2023/) [https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/economia-social-solidaria/ca/actualitat/noticies/balanc-social-la-campanya-per-mesurar-limpacte-social-de-less-1171825](https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/economia-social-solidaria/ca/actualitat/noticies/balanc-social-la-campanya-per-mesurar-limpacte-social-de-less-1171825) [https://xes.cat/2024/01/02/el-balanc-social-continua-creixent-com-a-eina-al-servei-de-less/](https://xes.cat/2024/01/02/el-balanc-social-continua-creixent-com-a-eina-al-servei-de-less/)