Environmental and Social Performance

Inspiring
people to
act for
the future

Being sustainable also means valuing the future since this is how we can create means and mechanisms that make it feasible for us to grow jointly. This vision of the future underpins the Algar Group’s major decisions and applies to all our stakeholders. Therefore, we have always invested in, and contributed to, not only the economic, social and environmental development, but also the cultural and technological progress of the communities in which we are present. As a result, we have built lasting relationships throughout our value chain.

Instituto Algar [Algar Institute]

Founded 13 years ago, Instituto Algar is responsible for coordinating and guiding the Group’s social, environmental and cultural initiatives. Currently a benchmark in the state of Minas Gerais in terms of social investment, it is recognized throughout Brazil for contributing to human development and playing an important role in education, as well as engaging, and coordinating action with, people and organizations to practice sustainability.

VISION
“Contributing to human development with a view to sustainability.”


MISSION
“Educating, engaging, and coordinating action with, people and organizations to practice sustainability.”



Environmental Dimension

The Algar Sustentável [Sustainable Algar] Program disseminates and improves Algar companies’ sustainability practices.

Primary goal

Reducing and mitigating the Group’s impacts on the environment.

Highlight

The Institute has been a key driver of sustainability among the companies by conducting studies and offering environmentally-friendly alternatives to their Sustainability Committees.


Educational Dimension

We invest in social programs geared to the community in 20 cities and towns to help improve the quality of Brazilian education.

Primary goal

Contributing to students’ and educators’ human development.

Highlight

In 2014, Instituto Algar extended its educational projects from primary education to secondary education, thus completing the educational cycle until young people are prepared for the labor market.


Cultural Dimension – Algar Cultural Program

The Algar Cultural program sponsors cultural, sports and social projects.

Primary goal

Taking mainly quality art and music to small towns.

Highlight

Music, theatre, workshops and encouragement for high-quality regional productions are the primary goals of cultural projects sponsored by Algar.