Sustainability
At Georgia Tech Panama, we promote the best sustainability practices, including waste management, resource savings (water and energy) and volunteering among our employees.
We directly support the National Logistics Strategy 2030 related to Sustainable Logistics, focused on promoting practices that respect the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change that help reduce the carbon footprint and carbon emissions. CO2 in the value chain of the different products that pass through the country.
We are part of the Sustainability Committee of two local business associations and we have an internal Sustainability Committee, with which staff are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities with environmental and social scope and work in general to meet the Sustainable Development Goals that point to innovation, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and strategic alliances.
Our policies contribute
to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Our policies contribute
to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Our commitment to ESG criteria
Environmental
Social
Governance
At Georgia Tech Panama, we promote a comprehensive approach to sustainability aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. Our Sustainability Policy is based on respect for the environment, the promotion of social welfare, and ethical, transparent, and responsible institutional management.
As part of this commitment, we promote various initiatives aimed at continuous improvement in these three areas.
Among them are:
Actividades de voluntariado corporativo
Desarrollo de soluciones en logística sostenible
Fortalecimiento de capacidades internas en sostenibilidad
Gestión responsable de residuos
Participación activa en espacios de diálogo
Promoción del uso eficiente de los recursos
As well as adopting policies that promote equality, inclusion, and respect for human rights. In addition, we maintain strategic alliances with key players in the public, private, and academic sectors to foster collaboration and the achievement of common goals.
Our policy also incorporates and aligns with the current regulatory and programmatic framework in the Republic of Panama, including:
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The National Plan for Public-Private Social Responsibility and Human Rights 2030 (MICI)
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The National Policy for Gender Equality in Science, Technology, and Innovation 2040
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The National Strategic Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation 2024-2029 (SENACYT)
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The Guide to Good Practices for Corporate Sustainability (MiAmbiente)
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The National Logistics Strategy 2030, particularly its Strategic Axis 2.5 on Sustainable Logistics
In addition, since 2025 we have voluntarily adhered to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to support and promote its Ten Principles on human rights, labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption. As part of this global network—which brings together more than 17,000 companies and 3,000 non-business organizations in more than 160 countries—we also take responsibility for reporting annually on our progress and actively contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our commitment to ESG criteria
Environmental
Social
Governance
At Georgia Tech Panama, we promote a comprehensive approach to sustainability aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. Our Sustainability Policy is based on respect for the environment, the promotion of social welfare, and ethical, transparent, and responsible institutional management.
As part of this commitment, we promote various initiatives aimed at continuous improvement in these three areas.
Among them are:
Corporate volunteer activities
Development of sustainable logistics solutions
Strengthening internal capacities in sustainability
Responsible waste management
Active participation in spaces for dialogue
Promoting efficient use of resources
As well as adopting policies that promote equality, inclusion, and respect for human rights. In addition, we maintain strategic alliances with key players in the public, private, and academic sectors to foster collaboration and the achievement of common goals.
Our policy also incorporates and aligns with the current regulatory and programmatic framework in the Republic of Panama, including:
-
The National Plan for Public-Private Social Responsibility and Human Rights 2030 (MICI)
-
The National Policy for Gender Equality in Science, Technology, and Innovation 2040
-
The National Strategic Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation 2024-2029 (SENACYT)
-
The Guide to Good Practices for Corporate Sustainability (MiAmbiente)
-
The National Logistics Strategy 2030, particularly its Strategic Axis 2.5 on Sustainable Logistics
In addition, since 2025 we have voluntarily adhered to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to support and promote its Ten Principles on human rights, labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption. As part of this global network—which brings together more than 17,000 companies and 3,000 non-business organizations in more than 160 countries—we also take responsibility for reporting annually on our progress and actively contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainability Committee
In January 2022, the Center's Sustainability Committee was officially established. This committee has the active participation of five staff members and the Director, whose main objective is the formulation of initiatives related to volunteering, environmental management and the dissemination of relevant information on energy savings, carbon footprint, health, climate change. , among others through weekly newsletters. This approach seeks not only to promote environmental and social awareness within the Center, but also to foster a culture of commitment and shared responsibility among all team members, as well as interns.
Sustainability Newsletters
Come check out our sustainability newsletters and expand your knowledge on topics such as energy saving, recycling, climate change and more! Discover new ways to contribute to a more sustainable world in just a few minutes a day.
Sustainability Newsletters
Come check out our sustainability newsletters and expand your knowledge on topics such as energy saving, recycling, climate change and more! Discover new ways to contribute to a more sustainable world in just a few minutes a day.