Project Description
The grouped project "ECO2 Rubber Forests Guatemala" aims to create a broad platform for carbon market access in Guatemala where rubber forests will be established and managed. The project facilitates access to carbon finance as an additional income source and generates positive incentives for reforestation with sustainably managed rubber tree forests. The grouped platform allows producers to access the carbon market efficiently, transparently and at a low cost, mobilizing the capital necessary to scale up successful land-use practices.
Additional community benefits include proper management of water quality, maintaining communities involved through public participations, helping with resources for community use, and access to special routes. Biodiversity benefits include serving as a buffer zone and biological corridor for natural forests and areas of High Conservation Value, avoided deforestation, sustainable management to reduce chemical inputs, and positive environmental impacts such as improved degraded soil, restored water recharge, and mitigated wind effects.
Anti-Discrimination Assurance
The development of fundamental rights in relation to the dignity and promotion of women are established in the Political Constitution of the Republic of Guatemala, international conventions on women's human rights, and corresponding action plans. Our project team holds every individual to a high standard of integrity, ensuring no one is involved in any form of discrimination or sexual harassment based on gender, race, religion, ethnicity, social class, or other aspects of human individuality.
Equal Opportunity Policy
The project is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We promote the employment of community members, including women, and strive to ensure vulnerable and/or marginalized people are given a fair chance to fill positions for which they can be trained.
Avoidance of Corruption and Unethical Behavior
The project team is committed to upholding a high level of integrity and professionalism. We have a zero-tolerance attitude towards corruption and unethical behaviour, and are not involved in any form of corruption such as bribery, embezzlement, fraud, favoritism, cronyism, nepotism, extortion, or collusion.
Grievance Redress Procedure
The project has procedures in place to communicate with stakeholders, identify risks, and address possible grievances. In accordance with the VCS Standard, grievances are handled as follows: (1) The project proponent shall attempt to amicably resolve all grievances and provide a formal response in the local language. (2) Unresolved grievances are referred to mediation by a neutral third party — Unidad de Resolución Alternativa de Conflictos (URAC). (3) Grievances not resolved through mediation are referred to arbitration or competent courts in Guatemala.
Econegocios can be reached at eco@econegocios.com.gt or through the webpage contact form.
