Sponsors’ Statements

Agbar: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

25 May 2012

Aqualogy focuses its business activities on sustainable water cycles and the environment, constantly striving to minimise negative impacts and to make an increasingly positive economic, environmental and social contribution. Aqualogy is a responsible organisation. Its commitment is demonstrated on a daily basis in the actions it takes to protect the environment,...
Vertica: RioPlus Sustainability Statement

23 May 2012

As a strategic advisory firm dedicated to nurturing business links between Latin America, emerging markets and the western world, Vertica proudly supports the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. We aim to be in the front rank of developing a strong and growing industry with energy efficient technologies and sustainable...
GE: RioPlus Business Statement

21 May 2012

Corporate citizenship for GE is not just about “giving back” but about enabling positive changes around the world. Being part of the fabric of self-confident societies is what allows us to grow our business sustainably. GE businesses depend on the infrastructure, skills and institutions of stable, prosperous societies and healthy environments. To succeed...
Codelco: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

10 May 2012

By Diego Hernández, Presidente Ejecutivo de Codelco Codelco is the world’s top copper producer and the company that contributes the most to Chile. Our commitment with local communities and the environment implies constantly looking for new ways to make mining cleaner, safer and more benign. We were the first Chilean mining company that...
Rey Juan Carlos University: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

10 May 2012

Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcalá University, Murcia University, Cartagena Polytechnic University and Extremadura University join their capacities in a challenging initiative. Rey Juan Carlos University is currently leading the research consortium “Campus of International Excellence Smart Energy”. This project was born with the wish of five Spanish public universities – Rey...
Buenos Aires: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

10 May 2012

Buenos Aires: Putting sustainable development at the heart of policymaking The Government of the Province of Buenos Aires has developed a sub-national government-level strategy in public policies about sustainable development, based on an inter-jurisdictional, inter-institutional and interdisciplinary approach. The Provincial Agency for Sustainable Development (OPDS), enforcing authority in environmental issues at the...
PTB: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

10 May 2012

Global challenges – such as the climate change – can only be dealt with if both public and private sector in developed and developing countries assume their responsibility. But how can companies assure that their production and processes are efficient and environmentally friendly? How can consumers be sure that products and...
Grupo Petropolis: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

9 May 2012
Concha y Toro: RioPlus Business Sustainability Statement

9 May 2012

We at Concha y Toro see ourselves as a global and innovative company with a serious and responsible commitment to Sustainable Development. We are a company whose origin is in our natural resources, and as a result, we too are tied to and connected with it. Our own vineyards are exposed to...
Joinville: RioPlus Sustainability Statement

9 May 2012

Joinville is the richest city in Santa Catarina according to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which reached R$ 13.2 billion in 2011. A reference in industrialization, Joinville has been able to maintain a balance between economic growth and environmental preservation added to quality of life. Due to this fact, Joinville is one...