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AFP Siembra

How is CSR implemented by this business? Provide at least 2 detailed examples on how this
business implements CSR and specify thought which departments they do so.
1. AFP Siembra together with the BHD León Financial Center, join in the celebration of the
new day of leisure activities, called "Day of Hope". One hundred girls and boys aged 8 to
12 participated in this second version. This edition was held on September 18, 2019 in
Insectolandia, where children could enjoy a morning full of educational fun. That year, as
part of their social responsibility, their direct contribution was made to the Mercy
Network Foundation, which since 2011 has worked with vulnerable children and
teenagers, providing them with protection and attention to their immediate needs,
applying biblical truths for their integral development and integration into society. Those
donations will serve to continue the speech therapy programs, art workshops, nutrition
and health plans, among others, carried out by these organizations. Through the social
responsibility department

2. As a closing event of the Stimulation program of the “Yo También Puedo” Foundation,
the launch of the musical "Quiero un Cuento" (I Want a Story) took place on August 14,
at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, on September 15, 16, 17, 2015. This program fulfills the
objective of impacting lives through an artistic-pedagogical program , promoting
development and stimulation via arts classes in general (music, dance, theatre), protocol,
oratory, among others. For 7 years they have worked for inclusion, integration, and
respect for diversity. I want a story is a musical directed to the whole family with a
special cast with actors, actresses and dancers with different abilities members of the
foundation. This musical has a cast of 30 children with different abilities: Down
Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Deficiency. It is worth noting that for the
first time the members of the foundation will sing live. They join this project with the
conviction of its social value, which lies in the social inclusion and physical and
intellectual development of children and young people with special abilities. Through the
social responsibility department.
What do you consider would be two examples of other good practices this business could
implement to contribute to the community?
Most of their social responsibility activities focus on helping the community, in a social and
economic way, although this is of great help to all the young people and adults involved it is
important to also take into account the environment and its clients. Two other ways this company
could benefit the community are:
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1. The planting of trees, since our green areas are affected daily by the pollution and
felling of trees, this is a great way to give back to the environment what it has lent us.
Activities that involve young people and adults to the seeds of our land.

2. Another good practice that could be implemented is the help for the construction of
homes for low-income families.

Centro Cuesta Nacional

How is CSR implemented by this business? Provide at least 2 detailed examples on how this
business implements CSR and specify thought which departments they do so.
1. With the support programs for the Boys and Girls with Don Bosco network, they have
contributed for 12 years to improve the quality of life for more than 60,000 Dominicans a
directly and indirectly. They actively work with the Boys and Girls with Don Bosco
network through various fundraising and collaboration projects, as well as the
development of various programs and actions with the aim of contributing to the
education and livelihood of more than 4,000 children and teenagers participating in the
programs annually. Projects such as the annual fundraising campaigns "Help Us Get
Further", "Help Us Fly Higher", "Program 1+1", "Become a Magician King", "Annual
Book Donation", piggy banks placed in stores, also the design of an exclusive collection
of jewels by designer Laura Tosato; are some of the projects that permanently generate
income to the institution, to benefit directly the young people of the network with training
programs. Through the social responsibility department.

2. At the retail level, the use of reusable covers in different sizes and formats, the
substitution of environmentally polluting packaging with reusable materials in the dairy
assisted service areas, has been implemented, Sausages and meat, removal of plastic
packaging from 95% of the fruit and vegetable exhibition in favor of bulk displays, the
introduction of PLA (polylactic acid), biodegradable material with 65% less polluting
production. Similarly, their program of reuse of plastic baskets in the areas of Meat,
Bakery and Fruit and Vegetables has allowed to eliminate the use of cardboard boxes to
pack, store and transport the goods that these production units generate. Through the
marketing department.

What do you consider would be two examples of other good practices this business could
implement to contribute to the community?
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1. Activities involving important members of the company as well as young people and
adults from the community, demonstrating the closeness of the company to their
customers.
2. Not only minimize environmental pollution from the change in their materials, but also,
that the employees of the company, both the highest ranks and the lowest, get involved in
activities to save our lands.

Banco Popular

How is CSR implemented by this business? Provide at least 2 detailed examples on how this
business implements CSR and specify thought which departments they do so.
1. With financial inclusion they cover one of the most important social needs, which means
having access to a range of financial products and services that include credit, savings,
insurance, payment systems and pensions; as well as financial education and consumer
protection, which provide the beneficiary with a sustainable and dignified life. Regarding
financial inclusion, their institution maintains its support for human development, micro-
enterprise, and job creation. So, they expand the contributions that they periodically
invest with their ally Caritas Archdiocese of Santiago. On this occasion, they contributed
RD$2 million to the initiatives carried out within the Microcredit Program for
Entrepreneurs and the Children’s Dining Program, both managed by this charitable
institution and focused on vulnerable populations in the provinces of Santiago and
Espaillat. Through the marketing department.

2. As part of the promotion of sustainable environmental business practices, they closed

2014 with 40 photovoltaic offices in operation, making them the main private institution
in the country with the largest volume of solar self-generation: 1.9 megawatts (mW) of
installed capacity. In environmental terms, this network of offices, whose internal
processes work thanks to these solar panels installed on their roofs, contribute to a
weighted reduction in CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere, equivalent to saving 52,000
trees annually. In addition, the financial organization saves on average 61 per cent of the
electric bills of these offices. Through the social responsibility department.

What do you consider would be two examples of other good practices this business could
implement to contribute to the community?
1. A good option that could be implemented to support the community, are programs of
help or education for children who do not have access to a good education, because
thanks to a basic education of quality they develop great young people for the future.
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2. A good way to show that the company cares about its clients is to connect with them
personally, by doing recreational activities that involve the entire community, both young
and old, shows how important their clients are.