ESTA ES LA RAZÓN
In 2010, Forest First Colombia (FFC) was founded with the intent of having meaningful environmental, social, and economic benefits that have a positive impact for all stakeholders. The company was started after years of research and analysis on where we could best do this. The answer is Vichada, Colombia.
We do this rooted in the belief that growing more trees makes for a better world. Right from the start, we were deeply committed to having a positive impact on the communities and environment where we operate.
Nuestra Visión
Refinar y compartir continuamente nuestro modelo de bosques plantados certificados: vivir, respirar, crecer y aprender. Nuestra contribución a un mundo mejor: social, ambiental y económicamente.
Nuestra Misión
Cultivar bosques plantados de una manera responsable y rentable para mitigar el cambio climático, satisfacer la creciente demanda global de fibra de madera sostenible y ofrecer valor a nuestras comunidades, el medio ambiente y los accionistas.
La decisión de basar nuestras operaciones en Colombia se fundamentó en más de dos años de investigación y participación de las partes interesadas.
Para garantizar que nuestras operaciones tengan un impacto positivo, se requiere que llevemos a cabo un extenso proceso de debida diligencia para seleccionar una región en la que tanto nosotros como nuestros interesados nos sintiéramos confiados. Después de un proceso exhaustivo, la región de Vichada en Colombia fue identificada y seleccionada como una ubicación ideal para Muchas razones.
NUESTRO VIAJE
Forest First Colombia (FFC) se fundó en 2010. Estamos comprometidos a tener un impacto positivo en el medio ambiente y las comunidades donde operamos. Nuestro viaje requiere que nos esforcemos por la excelencia mediante el aprendizaje continuo, el compromiso con los financiadores locales, nacionales e internacionales, las partes interesadas, los inversores y los accionistas, el logro de certificaciones, la realización de investigaciones y la colaboración continua.
LUCHANDO POR LA EXCELENCIA
Ética
FFC dirige su negocio de manera transparente, cumpliendo con los más altos estándares de la industria y gobernancia internacional. Reforzamos este enfoque con todas las partes interesadas, incluidas las partes que generalmente se han involucrado en prácticas menos formales, a pesar de la carga adicional que esto nos impone.
Estándares Internacionales y Mejores Prácticas
Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU
FFC apoya ocho de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU. Estos objetivos se relacionan con la pobreza, la desigualdad, el cambio climático, la degradación ambiental y la paz y la justicia.
Certificaciones Forestales Internacionales de Terceros
• We are an FSC® (FSC®-C167272) certified.
• We are certified to the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VSC) and the Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) standard through VERRA.
• We voluntarily subscribe to the Nature Based Solutions Standard of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Normas de Desempeño de la CFI
FFC has engaged third party consultants who are assisting us to ensure that all the necessary licenses and permits are obtained with the objective of fulfilling the requirements of the Normas de Desempeño de la CFI. For example, we are committed to full compliance with the IFC’s performance standard five, requiring compensation to all individuals displaced by its operations.
Plan de Acción Ambiental y Social (ESAP)
Commensurate with the 2017 investment by FinnFund, FFC developed an Plan de Acción Ambiental y Social (ESAP) and instituted a stewardship process with detailed annual reporting against seven key development areas: Compliance with Laws and Regulations; Environmental and Social Competencies and Management; Communication and Training; Human Rights (including equal opportunity employment, gender diversity, and labour rights); Health and Safety; Environment and Climate Change; Anti-Corruption; and Community Development and Society Aspects.
Sistema de Gestión Ambiental y Social (ESMS)
In addition to the ESAP from 2017, an Sistema de Gestión Ambiental y Social (ESMS) is being developed in line with the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Principles and Standards, with the help of a local Colombian consultancy. FFC is also in the process of finalizing an IFC Compliant Water Management Plan.
Código de Conducta de FFC
Our Code of Conduct acts as our overall human resources policy, incorporating issues of fair treatment, non-discrimination, and compliance with national employment regulations. All FFC contractors, who will employ most of our workforce, must follow this Code. The Code clearly specifies that contractors must treat their employees in compliance with Colombian law. FFC verifies compliance on a regular basis through contractor audits. In the case of any contractor defaulting, we will seek the appropriate remedies, up to and including termination of the contract. A formal employee grievance mechanism has been developed, which is also in compliance with Colombian law. Employees can voice grievances using this mechanism, including alleged safety concerns or instances of discrimination of any kind. These policies have been communicated and explained to our staff, and through this we aim to uphold and further embed our values of respect, ethical conduct, responsibility, collaboration, effectiveness, bravery, innovation, and transparency. Management regularly engages with the workforce to ascertain if there are any grievances and regularly conducts team building activities.
