Integrated ESG program aligning with Argentine law and international standards, supported by transparent, auditable monitoring.
ESG Strategy
Alignment with Law 7722, IFC Performance Standards, GRI. Open documentation, stakeholder participation, ongoing audits and reporting.
Water Management
Closed-loop circuit recycles ~80% process water, minimizing withdrawals. Arroyo El Tigre abstraction: 141 liters per second.
Social Impact
Open-door policy, Uspallata office, continuous community engagement programs. Entrepreneurship support
Environment
Thickened tailings, drainage systems, ARD prevention, engineered barriers. Air, soil, noise programs benchmarked against legal baselines.
Biodiversity
Studies of flora, fauna, limnology, ecohydrology, glaciology, climate. Approximately 3% land used
Education and Health
Free training, entrepreneurship support, internships with local institutions. Risk assessments
Environmental Monitoring
Real-time tracking with AAM auditability and baseline comparisons. Piezometers, monitoring wells, subdrainage, channels, integrated into EMP.
Local Procurement
Priority for Mendoza SMEs; integration into supply chain. Training, formalization, B-Corps and social economy partnerships initiatives.
Employment and Training
Around 2,400 direct and indirect jobs, prioritizing locals. INSTEC and INSUTEC courses; over 450 certificates awarded.