Committed to Chile's natural wealth.
At Grupo San Carlos, we understand that our growth as an organization must go hand in hand with deep respect for our surroundings. Therefore, our approach to sustainability is not limited to our daily operations. It stems from a genuine commitment to protecting our country's natural wealth and assuming real responsibility for the environment.
The Chiloé forest project
We are aware that a significant part of our activities has historically involved trucks and heavy machinery, generating greenhouse gas emissions and an unavoidable environmental impact. For this reason, we conceived this environmental project in Chiloé as a direct response and a fundamental pillar of our management approach.
A native forest of approximately 75 hectares in Carihueico, Chiloé, composed primarily of vegetation characteristic of the area. We protect this ecosystem, preserve its biodiversity, and safeguard the different species that inhabit it over time.
A structured process toward carbon neutrality.
Measure
Carry out a rigorous measurement of the carbon footprint of our entire fleet to accurately determine the amount of CO₂ equivalent we generate.
Quantify
Study and quantify the environmental contribution of our native forest, assessing how much carbon it stores and captures.
Protect
Maintain a strict protection policy for the area in Chiloé, preserving its biodiversity and the species that inhabit it.
Offset
Reduce, mitigate, and eventually offset part of our carbon footprint, with the ambition of approaching carbon neutrality.
We understand that the technical measurement and quantification stage is still pending and that this is an ongoing journey. We therefore approach this commitment with transparency.
Our long-term objective is to move towards a model that allows us to reduce, mitigate, and eventually offset part of our carbon footprint, with the ambition of progressively approaching carbon neutrality.
For Grupo San Carlos, this native forest has never simply been an investment. It represents a conviction: doing business while taking responsibility for our surroundings, protecting our natural heritage, and building a more sustainable future.
