CSR

MIT reaffirms its commitment to people.

 

MIT is a port in Colon that contributes to the sustainability of the business and its environment through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It invests in the growth of its Human Capital and in the development of the community. It is part of the United Nations Global Compact, which is executed through initiatives, policies, programs, and projects that are incorporated into the business strategy.

It has a Corporate Volunteer Program where collaborators serve their community, having the opportunity to help improve the quality of life of fellow citizens, driven by social, economic, and environmental transformation.

MIT is an integral part of the community of Colon, and as such is committed to managing significant social changes in the region and contributing to the development of the people of Colon. Its contribution includes areas such as: Education, Health, Sports, Culture and Environment.

 

 

UN Global Compact - Social Responsibility Report 2020 (Spanish)

CSR Progress Report - COP 2021

Education

 

MIT believes that education is a fundamental pillar for the development of society, hence the importance of contributing to the growth of its employees and the community. We support projects such as: 

  • IPER Program: Provides the opportunity to employees and the community to complete their high school studies. 
  • Annual distribution of backpacks and school supplies to low-income children and adolescents, who reside both in the city and in communities with difficult access in the province of Colon. 
  • Valorate Center: Offers specialized attention to children and young people with learning difficulties and attention deficit with or without hyperactivity. 
  • Professional Practices: Provides work experience within MIT to young and future professionals who belong to national and international educational institutions. 
  • Entrepreneur Godfather: Program developed together with public institutions that provides part-time work experience within MIT to young people with limited resources and at social risk. 
  • Computer Room: Equipment and conditioning of the computer learning area in joint actions with strategic allies and civic clubs. 
Health

 

MIT contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of its collaborators and the colonense population in general.

Some initiatives promoted:

  • Construction and operation of the Heath Center Juan A. Nuñez
  • MIT Clinic. It offers services and medical care to employees.
  • Maria's hostel. Serves children, youth and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.
  • Cancer Prevention Program. Promotes self-care and prevention to collaborators and the community.
  • Colon Hospital Hotel. Care for Covid-19 patients. Initial inputs donation for the operation of the place.
  • Atlantic Asylum Home. Support with the mobility of older adults residing in the Center.
  • Blind Club. Provides support to those with visual impairment.
Sports

Sport is a means to learn discipline and achieve a healthy life. MIT supports projects that help improve the physical capabilities of young people in the community through sports.

Some developed projects are:

  • Reconstruction of the Children's Baseball Stadium in Margarita.
  • Repair of the playground in the Aldeas SOS.
  • Support for diverse sport disciplines such as swimming, basketball, soccer, and baseball.
Environment

MIT collaborates with the conservation of the environment through various programs and activities inside and outside of its operations, minimizing the environmental impact. It also promotes a culture of environmental protection and food sustainability.

  • Reduction of C02 emission:
    • Electrification of gantry and yard cranes.
    • Cold ironing stations for tugboats.
    • Implementation of efficient water supply and air conditioning systems.
  • Corporate Recycling 3 R's: Practices to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle waste in operational and administrative areas.
  • Food sustainability project (agriculture, aquaculture, and poultry farming)
  • Punta Galeta Marine Center
  • Activities that promote the utilization of the Water Resource
    • El Giral community aqueduct.
    • Rio Gatun community aqueduct.
Cuture

 

MIT encourages activities of artistic and cultural expressions that involve the Panamanian identity. It develops initiatives that enrich the knowledge of the history, customs, and traditions of the community:

  • Folkloric Projections Group: Integrated by company's collaborators and contractors.
  • Black Ethnicity Month: Training of the workforce on Afro-descendant cultures during the month of May.
  • Community Band Project: Support for musical talents in Colon.
  • Folkloric Gala Project: Annual Panamanian cultural staging.
  • Theater Plays: Staging of social aspects of daily events in Panamanian culture.
  • National Month: Celebrations of important events in the history of Panama during the month of November.

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MANZANILLO INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Statement

Effective Date: May 25, 2018

 

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Changes to This Statement

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