Social impact

We comply with social responsibility through the SMETA protocol focused on production in Olivos de Villacuri.

Check the impact of our initiatives in the Sustainability Report

Environment

Sustainable Water Management

We are committed to water conservation for the communities of Villacuri – Ica, in Peru, so we manage our operations based on the AWS Standard, which allows us to work transparently and collaboratively in the sustainable management of water.

We have developed a Water Management Procedure focus on achieving comprehensive resource management, contributing to the conservation of the Villacurí aquifer, our main water source.

Los Laureles de Villacuri Forest

Aligned with our water conservation goal, we seek to reuse water from our reverse osmosis system, so we have planted 7 hectares of ‘Huarango’ trees on Los Laureles farm. Currently, we have over 2,400 plants in growth.

Our forest contributes to the capture of CO2, impacting on the climate change. Likewise, having this type of plantation helps improve soil quality.

Carbon Footprint

We are committed to sustainability, so in 2023, our production headquarters in Peru conducted the carbon footprint measurement for the year 2021. This enabled us to receive recognition from the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) for implementing the first level of Greenhouse Gas Management.

Recycling Program

As part of our Integrated Waste Managment System in our farms in Ica – Peru, we have implemented spaces to develop a valorization program, where we give a second chance to waste. In this area, we work on reusable waste to give them value and a second use, either within our organization or externally.

This initiative allows us to contribute to enviromental conservation and raise awareness among our employees about the importance of recycling, promoting a commitment to sustainability.

Community Development

Water for All

As part of our mission, Vanguard Group International made an alliance with Continental Fresh to connect with table grape consumers in the United States through the ‘Water for All’ initiative.

To achieve this, we have implemented the ‘Water for All’ seal on the packaging of our Peruvian table grapes that will be sold in major supermarkets across the USA. Also, we will allocate a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these products to the BLUE Mission association, a non-profit organization that works to provide a decent life for low-income families in Latin America through water and sanitation projects.

Sounds in the Sand

Project that promotes artistic formation and cultural education in children from Villacurí – Ica. Through performing arts tools, we seek to explore the sensitivity of children and teenagers, developing aspects of their personality and promoting artistic discipline.

The project wants to develop the artistic interest of children and technical skills that allow them to socialize and grow in values that consolidate them as integral human beings. Furthermore, through the developed works and projects, the aim is to address themes such as sustainability, values, rights, among others.

New Generations

Education & Sports

The Education & Sports program promotes wellness and discipline to school-age children and teenagers in Santa Cruz de Villacurí, Nueva Esperanza, Tierra Prometida and Ica, through a soccer training academy.

Sports provide opportunities for social interaction and the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in children and teenagers. Additionally, they have a positive influence on the academic performance of youth by promoting autonomy, responsibility, and sociability.

Choral Symphony

The program promotes high-quality musical education for children and teenagers, aiming to cultivate their practice, knowledge, and enjoyment of artistic and cultural activities. It encourages the use of the voice as a natural instrument and fosters proficiency in musical instruments such as flute, violin, cello, and piano.

In the medium term, the project aims to establish a rural symphony orchestra spanning from “Expansión Urbana” to “Villacurí”.