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GDF SUEZ - GASODUCTO NOR ANDINO is committing to preserve biodiversity in Argentina and in Chile

4. Environment

Biodiversity and sustainable resource management

Context

GASODUCTO NOR ANDINO transports gas through a 1 100km pipeline along the Andes from northern Argentina and northern Chile. NGO’s and local communities were initially mobilized against this project because of the risks of forest destruction and the endangered jaguars.

Objectives

  •  Coexistence of the local communities interests and the forest conservation with the gas activities of Nor Andino.
  • To preserve forest ecosystems and the hot spots biodiversity of the Yunga forest 

APPROACH

Financing of numerous actions whose goals are to protect the ecosystem in Yungas and contribute to its sustainable development, especially in the upper basin in Rio Bermejo and its geographical zone.

Improvement of the quality of life of the local communities (hydroelectric energy offered to the Naranjos community in 2003) and reinforcement of their cultural identity with their own organization system. The system will provide electricity to around 100 families. The access to electricity will allow them to conserve perishable goods in refrigerators, illumination, etc, which means a great improvement of their quality of life.

Studies about the environmental impact and participation of the communities to the project. The collaboration between Nor Andino and the local NGOs allowed to finalize the project since 1999. Every Program is constantly evaluated by GASODUCTO NOR ANDINO and all relevant organizations by sending updated information to  the company to define the strategies and to solve daily problems. Periodic meetings with the ONGs are also held. 

CONTRIBUTION TO COMPANY PERFORMANCE

  •  Increase of their capital stock by developing strong “interpersonal bonds”  with the aboriginal communities.
  • Increase of their capital stock by generating “links” among them.
  • To improve external relations.

Benefits

  •  Creation of National Parks like El Nogalar (3500 ha).
  • Establishment of a gaz ditribution network
  • Construction of classrooms and nurseries in Humahuaca 
Workforce
147 200 collaborateurs
Turnover
81,3 milliards € (2013)
Country
Chile

GDF SUEZ

1-2, place Samuel de Champlain
92930 Paris la Défense

www.gdfsuez.com

Contact

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Mise à jour le 20/05/2016

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