Contribution to The SDGs
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals:
Every year we implement activities together with our neighbors and public and private sector partners to contribute to the social development, economic growth, and care and preservation of the environment in the regions we operate in.
SDG 2
“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture”.
In 2021:
- We contributed to the food security of 350 families.
- We supported 100 entrepreneurs in business strengthening processes.
- We promoted the organizational and productive strengthening of 90 families.
- We supported 110 families in the development of sustainable cattle ranching systems.
- We support the production of organic cane sugar in Putumayo.
SDG 3
“To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.”
In 2021:
- We contributed over 8,000 vaccines to the Colombian Vaccination Plan.
- We delivered medical supplies for Covid 19 in Tauramena, Casanare (Colombia).
- We contributed to our neighbors’ access to healthcare through Medical Brigades.
- We contributed to strengthening medical care for women in Casanare (Colombia).
- We delivered humanitarian aid kits during flooding in Puerto Asís, Putumayo (Colombia).
- We prevented road accidents in our operations in Casanare (Colombia).
- We supported the construction of the Health Center in Puerto Asís, Putumayo (Colombia).
SDG 4
“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
In 2021:
- We supported the quality education of children in our areas of operation.
- We supported the musical education of children in Putumayo (Colombia).
- We promoted sports education for children and adolescents in Casanare (Colombia).
- We contributed to institutional strengthening through the delivery of equipment to schools and training centers in Putumayo (Colombia).
- We promoted the improvement of educational infrastructure.
SDG 5
“Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”.
In 2021:
- We were awarded the Equipares Silver Seal in Colombia.
- We continue supporting the program of University Scholarships for Women in Science and Engineering.
SDG 6
“Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”.
In 2021:
- We promoted access to drinking water and basic sanitation for our neighbors in our areas of operations.
SDG 7
“Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”.
EIn 2021:
- We supported access to electricity for families in Putumayo (Colombia).
SDG 8
“Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”.
In 2021:
- We encourage the labor participation of young people in technical and professional training processes.
- We promote training and certification processes for contractors.
- We promote access to job opportunities for our neighbors in Ecuador.
- We support the certification of best practices to contractor companies.
- We promote the development of promotion and training processes for our contractors.
SDG 9
“Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”.
In 2021:
- We support the improvement of road infrastructure.
- Actions for the adequacy, maintenance and improvement of internal roads in rural and remote areas.
SDG 11
“Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”.
In 2021:
- We implemented the Sustainable Housing Program in Colombia.
- We promoted partnerships for territorial development in Colombia.
- We develop projects for cultural preservation of neighboring communities.
SDG 12
“Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”.
In 2021:
- We support waste collection in Putumayo.
SDG 13
“Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts”.
In 2021:
- We announced our strategy to greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.
- We participated in government initiatives to reduce emissions.
- We started actions to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption.
- We promoted the strengthening of the region’s capacity to address climate change.
- We supported the carbon footprint offset project in Ecuador.
ODS 15
“Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss”.
In 2021:
- We monitor species of fauna and flora.
- We provide environmental training for children and adolescents in Puerto Puerto Asís (Colombia).
- We joined reforestation initiatives in Ecuador.
SDG 16
“Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”.
In 2021:
- We promote the training of local leaders to strengthen dialogue and participation.
- We support the construction of infrastructure for victim support.
SDG 17
“Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development”.
We have implemented partnerships in:
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
