Sustainability is our engine to generate a positive impact on the world.
Combining nature with technology and innovation
Our plantations, which cover more than 6,000 hectares in the provinces of Monte Plata and Hato Mayor, are the result of years of studies and planning by international experts. Every detail has been carefully evaluated to ensure the viability and environmental impact of our operations. This approach allows us to preserve the natural wealth of the Caribbean, but also to optimize palm oil production, putting us on par with the world’s most advanced producers.
Induspalma’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is reflected in the generation of more than 600 jobs, benefiting hundreds of families and contributing to the socio-economic development of dozens of local communities. Our agro-industrial practices comply with the strictest environmental conservation standards, which has earned us several awards. By integrating cutting-edge technology with a deep respect for nature, we ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for our region and our planet.
Biodiversity and Barn Owl Conservation
Biodiversity and conservation are fundamental pillars of our operations. We make significant efforts to preserve the barn owl, a species that lives harmoniously among the palms we harvest in the Dominican Republic. We implement responsible agricultural practices and create safe habitats for these birds, mindful of their vital role in the local ecosystem. By protecting the barn owl, we contribute to the natural balance and demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and protection of biodiversity in our plantations.
Social management
Recycling
Innovation
Environmental management
Supporting communities
Corporate Policies
Inclusive, relevant and quality education
EducaSID is a program of initiatives that strengthen Grupo SID’s commitment to quality education, building footprints of growth for an inclusive and sustainable future, which began in 2009 to contribute to country-wide development.
At Induspalma we are proud standard bearers and participants in this program that provides students and schools with scholarships, infrastructure, and adequate school tools, which facilitate the teaching-learning process, and thus, contribute to equalizing opportunities to access quality education to promote inclusive and equitable quality training. In turn, it facilitates lifelong learning opportunities and improves living standards for all in support of sustainable development.
At Induspalma we are committed to supporting initiatives of our community to contribute to its development, with sports being an important pillar.
This year, we sponsored talents and tournaments in the province of Monte Plata to help demonstrate their talent in basketball and baseball.
Creating wellness in youth through sports
Main sustainability projects by pillars
- Industrial Effluent Treatment: There is a biodigester and 6 stabilization lagoons for the treatment of the plant’s effluents. Future projects: biodigester tent for biogas capture as a source of electricity generation.
- Carbon footprint measurement: environmental indicators to calculate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions emitted into the environment.
- 3Rs program: Use of waste (paper and cardboard) for recycling with an external manager.
- Separation and proper disposal of hazardous waste: avoiding soil and water contamination when treated with an external manager.
- Environmental monitoring program: Monitoring noise, air quality, and atmospheric emissions.
- Environmental permit: Compliance with local regulations and semi-annual submission of Environmental Compliance Reports to the local Ministry of the Environment.
- Use of biomass as fuel in the boiler: applying circular economy and minimizing waste generation. Future project generating electricity for all our industrial processes
- Use of empty fruit bunches in plantations: applying circular economy, minimizing waste generation and providing natural nutrients (minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers). Future project to pelletize the bunches to use as biomass.
- ReforestaSID: alliance with local organization Fondo Agua Santo Domingo consisting of reforestation sessions to promote the restoration of ecosystems and contribute to the resupply of water in the national territory. Focus on the Savita River micro-basin in Monte Plata.
- National Award for the Cleanest Production: participation in a national award sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment. From 2011 to 2017, Induspalma has won 5 awards.
- EDUCASID Program: Delivery of educational kits to children of collaborators and university scholarships.
- Sports: Financial support for baseball, softball and basketball leagues in Monte Plata.
- Education: sponsorship through investments in infrastructure and equipment for Chirino children’s school.
Medical care: Access to General Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Breastfeeding Room, Pharmacy, and Medical Emergency Care Room services at the Induspalma Dispensary for employees.
- Process optimization: implementation of operational improvement projects such as rational use of steam and replacement of equipment with highly energy-efficient equipment.
- High growth potential: currently 50% of the demand for crude palm oil for the company MercaSID is produced.
- Sale of palm kernel cake: sale to local cattle ranchers.
- Job creation: in the communities of San Francisco de Chirino, Monte Plata and Hato Mayor supporting the professional and economic growth of the area.
- Induspalma employees have a confidential line at their disposal to manage complaints and claims, which demonstrates an open environment to improve while respecting employees.
Documents, Policies, and Reports
At Induspalma, we are committed to maintaining high standards in all our operations. We invite our users to download and review our various policies, documents, and reports that reflect this commitment. Here you will find our Corporate Policies, which cover Quality and Safety, Industrial Safety and Environment, and our Sustainability Policy and Corporate Physical Security Policy. These policies detail our practices and principles to ensure safety, sustainability, and quality in every aspect of our work.
