CIES is a non-profit foundation established in 1992 in Barcelona that conducts research and training on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social economy. It partners with universities and organizations to promote CSR and a sustainable economic model. CIES analyzed the socioeconomic impact of social economy enterprises in Spain, finding they generate billions annually for social cohesion, provide over 2 million jobs, and support workers from vulnerable groups. The disappearance of these social enterprises would significantly affect employment and social services. CIES recommends strengthening collaboration between the third sector and universities, consolidating the values of social economy, and improving representation and identification of the third sector.