Aval Environmental Endorsement
Sustainability | Environmental Endorsement
BALANCE WITH THE PLANET
At Grupo Aval, we act responsibly and with a long-term vision, promoting corporate environmental sustainability as a fundamental pillar of our decisions. We seek a balance between economic development and the conservation of natural resources, integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations.
What does Grupo Aval do to protect the environment?
Our environmental commitment translates into concrete actions aimed at mitigating the impact of our operations and generating sustainable value:
- We implement environmental policies that integrate sustainability criteria throughout our operations.
- We foster an organizational culture focused on the responsible use of natural resources.
- We incorporate internal practices that promote operational efficiency with a reduced environmental impact.
- We drive the energy transition through strategic decisions and sustainable partnerships.
- We develop mechanisms to mitigate environmental impacts and strengthen our climate performance.
These actions reflect how corporate environmental sustainability is an essential part of our corporate strategy.
What does Grupo Aval do to protect the environment?
En Grupo Aval, la gestión social se estructura a partir de líneas de acción que permiten enfocar los esfuerzos en los principales desafíos del entorno. Estas guías estratégicas aseguran que cada iniciativa contribuya de forma efectiva al desarrollo sostenible, la inclusión y el bienestar de las comunidades.
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MAIN ADVANCES
We promote the design of financial products and services that support sustainable development, such as environmental and social bonds or sustainable credits.
We signed the United for Wildlife Mansion House Declaration, with the British Embassy in Colombia, in which we commit ourselves to the fight against the illegal trafficking of wildlife species.
Since 2018, we have planted more than 3,350,000 trees in strategic ecosystems and have protected approximately 6,500 species of fauna and flora.
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We reduce our water consumption by 2.5%.
We reduced our
energy consumption by 7.7%.
36.8% of the electricity we consume comes from renewable sources.
We offset more than 6,440 tonnes of CO2.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Grupo Aval uses international indicators and standards to monitor the environmental performance of its operations, allowing it to evaluate progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure transparency.
Grupo Aval aligns its strategy with international standards and frameworks, actively contributing to global goals related to climate change, environmental protection and sustainable development.
Through guidelines, best practices and responsible financial solutions, Grupo Aval promotes the integration of environmental criteria in the sector, contributing to a more sustainable economy.
Customers gain access to financial products and services that support their own environmental goals, facilitating the adoption of sustainable practices and the optimization of resources.
he organization implements periodic monitoring and evaluation processes that allow it to identify opportunities for improvement and constantly evolve its corporate environmental sustainability strategy.