Message from management
“We are a business group in constant learning, consolidation, and growth.
The challenges imposed on us by nature, the market, and the global context require us to remain firm and resilient in our purpose of cultivating well-being and being agents of change for our stakeholders.”
We’ll continue striving to
Generating development and looking for new business in Colombia.
We’ll continue striving to
Building capabilities and putting our efforts into boosting the
results at the factories while maintaining all the parameters of quality and technological renovation.
We’ll continue striving to
Working on our strategy focused on investing in avocado, lime, plantain and palm crops.
We’ll continue striving to
Efficiently strengthening our Business Group’s companies.
We’ll continue striving to
Focusing on overcoming the challenges of the social, political and economic contexts to achieve the expected competitiveness, generate well-being and quality of life for the people we engage, and contribute to both the regional and countrywide transformation.
We’ll continue striving to
Working with the institutions, public and private organizations, and the communities in order to materialize our purpose of cultivating well-being to harvest a sustainable future.
Message from management
“We are a business group in constant learning, consolidation, and growth.
The challenges imposed on us by nature, the market, and the global context require us to remain firm and resilient in our purpose of cultivating well-being and being agents of change for our stakeholders.”
We’ll continue striving to
Generating development and looking for new business in Colombia.
We’ll continue striving to
Building capabilities and putting our efforts into boosting the
results at the factories while maintaining all the parameters of quality and technological renovation.
We’ll continue striving to
Working on our strategy focused on investing in avocado, lime, plantain and palm crops.
We’ll continue striving to
Efficiently strengthening our Business Group’s companies.
We’ll continue striving to
Focusing on overcoming the challenges of the social, political and economic contexts to achieve the expected competitiveness, generate well-being and quality of life for the people we engage, and contribute to both the regional and countrywide transformation.
We’ll continue striving to
Working with the institutions, public and private organizations, and the communities in order to materialize our purpose of cultivating well-being to harvest a sustainable future.
Our sustainable management Highlights
in Numbers
Cultivating the present to ensure a sustainable future is our commitment, and the results of our economic, social, and environmental management demonstrate it.
Our sustainable management Highlights
in Numbers
Cultivating the present to ensure a sustainable future is our commitment, and the results of our economic, social, and environmental management demonstrate it.
We are Carbon Neutral
As part of our commitment to emissions management and climate change, we set this sustainability goal for 2022 and we were granted the Carbon Neutral company certification by the ICONTEC (Colombian Institute of Technical Standards). We achieved it thanks to the work of our team in all business areas. This is how we are building a sustainable future for future generations and the planet.
We are Carbon Neutral
As part of our commitment to emissions management and climate change, we set this sustainability goal for 2022 and we were granted the Carbon Neutral company certification by the ICONTEC (Colombian Institute of Technical Standards). We achieved it thanks to the work of our team in all business areas. This is how we are building a sustainable future for future generations and the planet.
Group Dimension
We cultivate
a sustainable present
Each of our operations in Colombia transcends borders and allows us to sustainably and with quality transport our products to 18 countries around the world.
Group Dimension
We cultivate
a sustainable present
Each of our operations in Colombia transcends borders and allows us to sustainably and with quality transport our products to 18 countries around the world
Strategy and sustainability
We cultivate well-being
From our essence as farmers, we contribute to food security and generate well-being conditions for the people we relate to
Our sustainability approach
Strategy and Sustainability
We cultivate well-being
From our essence as farmers, we contribute to food security and generate well-being conditions for the people we relate to
Our sustainability approach
Economic context
We cultivate progress
We are agents of transformation and generate development from each of our businesses. The growth of regions is a constant commitment
Banana boxes exported
Total hectares producing bananas
Cardboard boxes manufactured
Plantain boxes exported
Total hectares producing avocado
Plastics sold
Containers mobilized
Economic context
We cultivate progress
We are agents of transformation and generate development from each of our businesses. The growth of regions is a constant commitment
Banana boxes exported
Total hectares producing bananas
Cardboard boxes manufactured
Plantain boxes exported
Total hectares producing avocado
Plastics sold
Containers mobilized
Social context
Well-being for a better social future
We generate better living conditions for our employees, their families, and communities. In this way, we build a sustainable future together
Social context
Well-being for a better social future
We generate better living conditions for our employees, their families, and communities. In this way, we build a sustainable future together
La igualdad de oportunidades es parte de nuestro compromiso con la sociedad, porque sabemos que el empleo significa progreso para las personas, las familias y las regiones.
Nuestro reto en 2023 es llegar al 20%.
De 113 colaboradores en 2021 a 240 en 2022.
Inversión social con resultados positivos
Hace 35 años, nuestra Fundación GreenLand (FGL) contribuye al mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de las comunidades con las que nos relacionamos.
Environmental context
We cultivate the planet
We implement strategies to protect natural resources and mitigate climate change. That is our commitment to the planet.
Environmental context
We cultivate the planet
We implement strategies to protect natural resources and mitigate climate change. That is our commitment to the planet.
Our environmental management
Action focal points:
Entorno ambiental
Gestión de emisiones y cambio climático
Certificación Carbono Neutro
Huella de carbono
Entorno ambiental
Gestión de la energía
¡Aprovechamos la energía del sol!
que representan 39% de la energía necesaria para la operación.
Este proyecto de energía renovable continuará con nuestras sedes administrativas en Urabá y Envigado, y con las fincas bananeras en 2023
Entorno ambiental
Gestión del agua
pueden llenarse con los 400.829,95 m3 de agua reusada y almacenada en la operación de Banacol y Control B.
Entorno ambiental
Gestión de residuos
Disposición final del banano no exportable
Entorno ambiental
Biodiversidad
Sustainability stories
Sofía Rodríguez
Footballer and participant of the Social and Competitive Sports Program
Sofía dreams of becoming a star like Cristiano Ronaldo. Her dream led her to Apartadó, where she learned about the sports school by our GreenLand Foundation (FGL). Today, she is a part of this program, which has trained professional football players signed to different clubs throughout the country. In this way, we also cultivate a better social future in the communities.
Sustainability stories
Luz Dary Zapata
Plantain farmer
Luz Dary has been exporting bananas from her farm through Banacol for 35 years, which has helped support her family and generate employment in Urabá. We believe in the progress of regions, which is why stories like this inspire us
Sustainability stories
Jhonny Alexander Soto
Human Management Assistant, Wakate.
Jhonny started at Wakate as an Operator and now he is an Assistant in the Human Resources Management department. His commitment and eagerness to grow professionally were crucial to support the development of his talent. At GreenLand, the members of our team are the driving force behind our purpose of cultivating well-being
Sustainability stories
María Claudina Gómez
complementary tasks staff at Banacol’s ‘Durazno’ Estate.
This is a story about equal opportunities, the inclusion of women in our agricultural activities with technical and human training, and how employment on a Banacol farm has allowed María Claudina to fulfill her dreams and those of her family.
Sustainability stories
Vannesa Paredes
General Director, Corpourabá
The relationship we have with entities such as Corpourabá allows us to generate impactful results in the preservation and enrichment of the environment. This is how we cultivate the present for a sustainable future.
Sustainability stories
Ana Carolina Buitrago
Beneficiary of the Good Neighbor program
Ana Carolina tells us that one of the most important actions that Wakate carries out in Caldas, in addition to improving community infrastructure in the rural areas and providing sports training in educational institutions, has been the Guardianes Ecológicos program, in which children have learned to love nature.
Sustainability stories
Yulitza David
GreenLand Talents program participant.
Yulitza found it important to improve her public speaking skills and teamwork abilities, and she achieved this through the Talentos GreenLand program. This space has helped her strengthen her self-confidence in all aspects of her life. We are aware that young people are the future of our country and a fundamental axis for development.
Sustainability stories
Yulman Rodríguez
Beneficiary of the program entitled Health for the well-being of the families
Nutrition during pregnancy is an investment in the future of new generations. The importance of eating well during pregnancy guarantees the well-being of children and families. This is a commitment we have taken on because it contributes to our purpose of cultivating well-being.
Sustainability stories
Sofía Rodríguez
Footballer and participant of the Social and Competitive Sports Program
Sofía dreams of becoming a star like Cristiano Ronaldo. Her dream led her to Apartadó, where she learned about the sports school by our GreenLand Foundation (FGL). Today, she is a part of this program, which has trained professional football players signed to different clubs throughout the country. In this way, we also cultivate a better social future in the communities.
Sustainability stories
Luz Dary Zapata
Plantain farmer
Luz Dary has been exporting bananas from her farm through Banacol for 35 years, which has helped support her family and generate employment in Urabá. We believe in the progress of regions, which is why stories like this inspire us
Sustainability stories
Jhonny Alexander Soto
Human Management Assistant, Wakate.
Jhonny started at Wakate as an Operator and now he is an Assistant in the Human Resources Management department. His commitment and eagerness to grow professionally were crucial to support the development of his talent. At GreenLand, the members of our team are the driving force behind our purpose of cultivating well-being
Sustainability stories
María Claudina Gómez
complementary tasks staff at Banacol’s ‘Durazno’ Estate.
This is a story about equal opportunities, the inclusion of women in our agricultural activities with technical and human training, and how employment on a Banacol farm has allowed María Claudina to fulfill her dreams and those of her family.
Sustainability stories
Vannesa Paredes
General Director, Corpourabá
The relationship we have with entities such as Corpourabá allows us to generate impactful results in the preservation and enrichment of the environment. This is how we cultivate the present for a sustainable future.
Sustainability stories
Ana Carolina Buitrago
Beneficiary of the Good Neighbor program
Ana Carolina tells us that one of the most important actions that Wakate carries out in Caldas, in addition to improving community infrastructure in the rural areas and providing sports training in educational institutions, has been the Guardianes Ecológicos program, in which children have learned to love nature.
Sustainability stories
Yulitza David
GreenLand Talents program participant.
Yulitza found it important to improve her public speaking skills and teamwork abilities, and she achieved this through the Talentos GreenLand program. This space has helped her strengthen her self-confidence in all aspects of her life. We are aware that young people are the future of our country and a fundamental axis for development.
Sustainability stories
Yulman Rodríguez
Beneficiary of the program entitled Health for the well-being of the families
Nutrition during pregnancy is an investment in the future of new generations. The importance of eating well during pregnancy guarantees the well-being of children and families. This is a commitment we have taken on because it contributes to our purpose of cultivating well-being.
Learn more
about sustainability
If you want to learn more about our sustainable management, visit our blog and find out about all the actions we undertake to cultivate the present and harvest a sustainable future.