Agricola Chaparral, recognized for its innovative vision and commitment to product quality, has presented its annual report for the United Nations Global Compact. As a leading producer of fresh vegetables, the company has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and responsible competitiveness, integrating these principles into its strategy, culture, and daily operations.

In line with the ten principles of the Global Compact, Agricola Chaparral has reaffirmed its commitment since 2006 to support and promote these values in the company areas. The farm is dedicated to integrating these principles into its corporate strategy and communicating them clearly to its employees, partners, customers, and the public, promoting transparency and accountability as fundamental pillars of its operations.

Its mission is focused on product quality and generating trust among the families that consume its fresh vegetables. This philosophy aligns with an organizational culture based on solid values and respect for the universal principles of human rights, labor rights, environmental protection, and transparency.

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Among the ten principles of the Global Compact, the company highlights the following:

Human Rights: The company’s social responsibility area has a program that includes housing, health, education, culture, recreation, and training activities. The training program specifically addresses company policies such as human rights, gender equity, non-discrimination, harassment, and bullying. It also covers addiction prevention, first aid, family violence, health issues, disease prevention, vaccination campaigns, deworming, etc.

Working Conditions: The company is committed to promoting sustainable economic development through the collaboration of its workers, their families, the local community, and society, seeking to improve the quality of life for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other differences. It guarantees its workers decent working conditions and fair wages.

Environment: In agriculture, programs are established for the environment and natural resources care, with main activities including training and campaigns involving all workers and children. Key actions include PET plastic recycling, electrical appliances, used batteries, reforestation, recycled leaves, clean field programs, collection of used oils, recycling of cardboard and plastic, installation of acrylic sheets in packaging, placement of labels for energy conservation, and spray washing in the packaging area, among others.

Protecting and responsibly managing natural resources demonstrates stewardship and is critical to the quality of life of communities, the environment, and the long-term success of Agricola Chaparral’s business.

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Anti-Corruption: Agricola Chaparral has anti-corruption policies and channels to report acts that go against the company’s values or harm workers directly or indirectly. The company has been working for several years to continuously comply with distinctions and certifications that guarantee responsible treatment and respect for the human rights of its employees. These include the Distinctive Eleven Rivers Growers of the Veggies from Mexico Community, the Award Company Committed to Human Rights of the State Human Rights Commission, the SMETA Audit, which verifies compliance with the ETI code, and the Award of the Ministry of Health Promoting Hostel (Albergue Promotor de la Salud). Training on these subjects is also constantly provided to its employees.

Yolanda Rodriguez, Agricola Chaparral’s Social Promotion Coordinator, also highlights the results for the benefit of employees:

1. Attention to Children: 513 children benefit from the company’s childcare program, receiving free food, attention, and care from workers hired by the company. They also receive medical attention and nutritional follow-up.
2. Grocery Delivery: 460 grocery packages are delivered to families upon their arrival at the farm to support them until they receive their weekly pay.
3. Gas Cylinders and Stoves: 545 gas cylinders are provided free of charge, and 526 stoves are loaned to families.
4. Educational Support: 139 preschool children, 223 elementary school children, and 74 middle school children receive support from the Ministry of Public Education and Culture (SEPyC). Additionally, through the Sinaloa Institute for the Education of Youth and Adults (ISEJA) program, 84 young people and adults and 27 open high school students are attended to.
5. Transportation Service: Transportation is provided for approximately 25 administrative workers.
6. Private Medical Service: Private medical services are available for 1,800 people, 85% of whom are migrant workers from Guerrero, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Sinaloa, and Durango.
7. Drinking Water Service: Drinking water is provided to 1,600 people, 85% of whom are migrant workers from Guerrero, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Sinaloa, and Durango. Each agricultural field has a drinking water treatment and purification plant, supplying water for workers’ consumption in the labor, packing, and office areas.
8. Environmental Initiatives: Reuse leaf deposits are strategically placed and signposted. The printing of paper reports has decreased, with many now carried out digitally.
9. Worker Training: Around 1,500 workers are trained each season on the company’s code of conduct, Code of Ethics, and other company policies.

The company has developed policies to ensure the care and well-being of its employees and their families, as well as environmental preservation and community support. Workers from the states Guerrero, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Durango, and Sinaloa have been a key part of this effort. Agricola Chaparral has implemented initiatives that reflect its commitment to the dignity and development of its human capital, the company’s most valuable resource.

With this annual report, Agricola Chaparral reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development, social responsibility, and leadership in the agricultural industry, maintaining its focus on innovation, quality, and ethics.

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