In order to regulate Agrícola Chaparral’s operation in environmental care and preservation, and given the strong conviction to support the environment where it develops, the company has integrated a series of regulations that will help planning, defining, organizing, implementing, and promoting responsible practices to protect the environment, and allowing a clear progress of society towards a better world.

To date, the areas the Agrícola Chaparral identifies as those more aligned with the company philosophy, which are of utmost importance for the sustainable development are as follows:

1. Collection of empty agrochemical containers
2. Collection and final disposition of used lubricants
3. Development of green areas
4. Responsible use of power
5. Collection and disposition of plastic
6. Incorporation of biological products for pest control in the field
7. Green shopping
8. Incorporation of organic fertilizers
9. Sustainable use of water
10. Environmental training
11. Pollutant emission reduction program
12. Program to keep areas junk-free

In order to perform these actions, Agrícola Chaparral has a group of allies, which are made up of a group of organizations and companies which purpose is to care for the environment, among them are:

AMOCALI, A.C.: A Civil association representing over 250 companies of agrochemicals and others related, composed of manufacturers, formulators, and distributors, farming packaging facilities, pest controllers, farming industries, aerial spraying tracks, transportation companies, associations of farmers and ranchers. The purpose of this association is practice and culture of the triple wash technique, collection, compaction and shipping to final destination of agrochemical empty containers.

Petroquímicos ASPEN: A high-performance environmental company which shares the responsibility with its clients to preserve the risk materials being transported by rail and road through preventive inspection plans of risk, specialized training, professional management of emergency response and both ecological and sustainable alternatives for an efficient specialized and industrial maintenance.

Operación Ambiente (Recicla y transforma): An Institution made up by social responsibility personnel, with the mission of fostering and promoting an environmental awareness through educational programs and installing solid waste collection centers for recycling.

Agroorgánicos Nacionales: The purpose of this company is to provide solely products and services which contribute to environmental care, as well as integrating the culture of organic product consumption in the country.

Bioplanet México: This is a 100% Mexican company, a leader in research, development and marketing of sustainable biotechnological products for the farming, aquaculture, and water treatment markets.

Agrícola Chaparral, a farming company which has been a part of our Veggies From Mexico farming community for a while now, believes that environmental care is a cornerstone of the harmonious development of a community, so its approach is largely on the areas indicated above.

If you would like to learn more about Agrícola Chaparral, please contact:

Iván Ángulo

Grupo Chaparral
E-mail: iangulo@agricolachaparral.com

www.agricolachaparral.com