Since 2017, we have been part of the United Nations Global Compact. Aligned with this initiative, we adhere to several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are committed to integrating actions within our operations that contribute to global well-being.
With the installation of 168.00 kWp solar panels in our container yard, we estimate to avoid the emission of 53.64 tons of CO2eq per year.
This is equivalent to planting 265 trees annually. We are the only yard in Latin America with solar panels of these dimensions.
We work as a team to comply with the requirements established for ISO 14064-1 certification, which include the quantification and reporting of the GHG inventory, as well as the implementation of policies and action plans to reduce and offset Co2 emissions.
We are certified in Carbon Footprint Measurement, Quantification Stage, awarded by SGS and endorsed by the Ecuadorian Accreditation System and the Ministry of Environment.
This certification, part of the Ecuador Carbon Zero Program, demonstrates our commitment to sustainability by measuring the environmental impact of our operations.
Dual Education is a German-origin study methodology,
where students receive theoretical training within an
educational institution and practical learning within
a company.
For over 20 years, our Group has been an active participant
in Ecuadorian education through Dual Education.
We maintain agreements with institutions such as
providing young people with study and employment
opportunities aligned with Sustainable Development
Goals 4 and 8.
We recognize the contributions of women,
promoting gender equality. We work to create
an inclusive and respectful work environment,
and encourage the elimination of all forms of
discrimination and violence.
The launch of the Ubits platform was designed to give
all our employees the opportunity to develop and
grow professionally.
Through various activities and resources, we seek to
strengthen their skills and knowledge, promoting an
environment of continuous learning and constant
improvement.
Our goal is to equip our team with the necessary tools
to reach their maximum potential, thus ensuring their personal and professional success within the company.
We have completed the first phase towards Carbon Neutrality,
which grants us the Carbon Neutral Certification - Quantification
Stage, a significant milestone that demonstrates our
commitment to sustainability and responsible management
of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This achievement was
the result of hard teamwork, where the SSO team and each
area of the group collaborated to meet the established requirements.
The steps for this certification include the quantification and
reporting of the GHG inventory under standards such as
ISO 14064-1 or the GHG Protocol, as well as the implementation
of policies and action plans to reduce and offset emissions.
In the next phase, called Reduction, we expect to work during
2025 to continue advancing our environmental commitment.
This joint effort not only benefits our surroundings, but also
involves our customers in the sustainability cycle, strengthening
our positive impact on the community and the environment.
The Tropical Dry Forest is in critical danger of extinction,
due to land use change, mining, urban growth and other factors.
In Ecuador, less than 2% of the Tropical Dry Forest survives.
As part of our environmental commitment, we launched the natural
restoration project of the 6,000 square meter Tropical Dry Forest
located next to our container depot, through the planting of a
Native Garden of Pollinator Species.
This planting of native tree species, as well as shrubs and lowland
species, has a great positive impact that will support the restoration
of this ecosystem in the coastal area of the country. This space full of life and color symbolizes our commitment to the environment and biodiversity.
Together we make a difference and help maintain the balance of
our ecosystem.
Fundación Junto con los Niños y las Niñas, JUCONI,
is a non-profit NGO dedicated to working towards
the social inclusion and quality of life for children,
their families, and ensuring the full exercise of
their rights.
Through this program, we provide support in
contexts of extreme violence by offering financial
assistance, psychological and educational intervention,
helping to break the cycle of violence and child labor.
Currently, we sponsor 51 children, reaffirming our
commitment to Ecuador's future and Juconi's mission
to create a safe and positive environment for the most vulnerable, providing them with access to future opportunities.