AAK is very active in its different local communities, particularly 50 in Villavicencio, Colombia. How does the company contribute to the development of Villavicencio? We are, among other things, offering job opportunities to local people, which currently represents around 75 percent of the employees in AAK Colombia. In addition, the raw materials that we are using, palm and palm kernel, are mainly from this region, contributing to strengthen the local economy. What efforts are being done by AAK Colombia to protect the environment in the Villavicencio area? There are several efforts being done. First of all, we have a close communication with Cormacarena, the Colombian authority in charge of regulating the water, air, soil, waste and solid residues, meeting all of their regulations. We also use biomass for steam generation in our production processes, which has two positive effects on the environment – no greenhouse gases are generated and the CO2 equilibrium is maintained. Every month we consume 900 tonnes of biomass, which are by-products from the rice and palm industries in the area. In order to develop a good relationship with the local community, communication is key. In what different ways does AAK maintain a good dialogue with the local community of Villavicencio? Step by step we are getting to know the community of Villavicencio and the ways in which it works. A close and positive approach is very important in order for the community to understand what AAK Colombia is and does. The community requires special attention on our behalf and our plan is to support specific activities, such as education, safety and sports programs, in order to develop Villavicencio. ” AAK – a good neighbour Octavio Díaz de León President AAK North Latin America For 19 years, AAK Mexico has, through our company doctor Ana Bertha Gil, provided medical services to the community. This free-of-charge medical service has been very welcomed and appreciated by the people who need it in our neighbourhood. The dispensary provides various services such as guidance and information on hygiene, nutrition and medication follow-up, and we pay special attention to routine checks of patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and metabolic disorders. We reinforce timely detection of health problems and try to avoid irreversible complications by keeping the patient and his or her family continuously informed. Medication is also provided free-of-charge and the community participates by donating medicines. Altogether this results in a better quality of life as well as economic and health support for the patients. With an average of 1,200 medical consultations per year, AAK has throughout the years made significant contributions to all the families that we have helped, and through this action we continue to strengthen the relationship with our community. Ramiro Corona Human Resources Manager, AAK Mexico ” Community health checks
Hållbarhetsrapport 2015/2016
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