Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. By practicing corporate social responsibility, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental.
Building a Future on the Foundations of Responsibility
Good to know:
CSR Defined: CSR involves businesses taking responsibility for their impact on society, including all stakeholders.
Triple Bottom Line: A core principle in CSR, where companies commit to focus on social and environmental concerns just as they do on profits.
Global Goals: Many CSR efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to tackle global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change.
SVN Achievement: As the first CARICOM organization with GCS certification, we actively contribute to 10 SDGs through verified environmental and social impact.
Verified SDG Impact
At SVN, we don't just make promises, we deliver measurable results.
As the first CARICOM organization with GCS certification, we actively contribute to 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals through verified environmental and social impact.
Direct Impact:
- Climate Action (SDG 13)
tCO₂e sequestered through mahogany, bamboo & soil carbon
- Life on Land (SDG 15)
Species diversity, native reforestation, habitat restoration
Foundations of our commitment
We believe in the power of visibility and open communication. At SVN, every strategy, every result, is subject to scrutiny—not just by us but by the world. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that our operations reflect our mission. We don't just make promises; we make real, measurable progress that stands up to external validation and instills confidence in our partners and the communities we serve.
Transparency & Accountability
Community Collaboration
For SVN, true progress is measured by the upliftment of the communities we engage with. Our projects are co-created with local input, ensuring they are not only beneficial but also sustainable and embraced by those they are meant to serve. We focus on fundamental needs, providing nutritious food, foundational education, and accessible healthcare—pillars of a thriving society.
In a global marketplace that is more conscientious than ever, SVN places CSR at the core of every initiative, interweaving our business objectives with community values and environmental stewardship.
- Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
Cacao, banana, ginger yields per hectare
- Responsible Consumption & Production (SDG 12)
Organic, polycultural systems
Supporting Impact:
No Poverty, Good Health, Clean Water, Decent Work, Gender Equality, Quality Education
Our UNFCCC-accredited certification ensures transparency and external validation of every claim.
Empowering individuals is central to our mission—particularly women, who are key drivers of community growth and prosperity. SVN champions gender equality, offering women leadership opportunities and a platform to drive change. We stand firmly against child labor and any practices that compromise individual safety. Our protection policies ensure a secure, equitable environment for all our project participants, regardless of gender, age, or background.
Empowerment and Protection:
We go beyond short-term aid, aiming to establish enduring prosperity. By fostering economic opportunities that are environmentally sound and socially beneficial, we help communities become self-reliant. Our initiatives are designed to be engines for long-term growth, empowering communities to build legacies that will nourish future generations.
Sustainable Livelihoods
