Cerrejón's Pledge to Long-Term Ecosystem Sustainability and Local Biodiversity
From the very outset of its operations, Cerrejón has undertaken a pioneering program that sets it apart in Colombia. This program focuses on the rehabilitation of lands previously subjected to open-pit mining, coupled with the reforestation of these areas with native species from the tropical dry forest. Since 1990, Cerrejón has rehabilitated over 5,000 hectares of land previously affected by open-pit mining, achieving almost 90% rehabilitation of mining-affected areas.
The Wayuu Community Of Provincial And Cerrejón Inaugurate Health Center In La Guajira
the indigenous community of Provincial and Cerrejón inaugurated the first health center located within an indigenous reservation in La Guajira which will benefit over 1,000 people belonging to this community.
Cerrejón promotes human rights through its training program
Cerrejón is committed to embedding the respect of human rights in the every day life of workers and has implemented a differentiated approach to ensure that employees have the required capacities and sensibilities on these matters.
Building trust and resolving impact: the cerrejón complaints office
The Cerrejón Complaints Office was established in 2009 to implement a rights-based recovery and remediation mechanism to address complaints from workers and communities about alleged impacts generated by the company's activities and to provide redress and compensation when an impact is identified.
Cerrejón completed the socialization of results of the third HRIA with over 2,300 people
Cerrejón shared its Third Study of Risks and Impacts on Human Rights, carried out by Trust Consultores, with approximately 2,300 interested groups, including employees, contractors, communities, and government representatives.
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