At Grupo HAME we want to Cultivate Prosperity with every step we take. This drives us to expand our operations in a sustainable and responsible manner. We grow high-quality Hass avocados in Guatemala, Colombia and Peru. This not only allows us to generate decent employment and opportunities in our areas of influence, but also commits us to gu...
We are part of the community, together we reforest Cajamarca
At Grupo HAME we are committed to caring for the environment and the well-being of the communities where we operate. Therefore, through our company Agrícola Atitlán, we reforested two hectares in Cajamarca, Colombia, with native species such as beech, arrayán, alizo, nacedero and wax palm, the latter in danger of extinction. These species help cont...
Proud to be recognized as one of the companies with the best human talent in the region
Since our beginnings, at Grupo HAME we know that the most important thing is our people. That is why we are happy to announce that we are among the best companies with the best human talent in Central America and the Dominican Republic, in the Summa Magazine ranking. The evaluation, based on the opinion of 1,000 businesspeople, executiv...
We welcome our employees to a renovated HAME building!
At Grupo HAME we know that the most important thing is our people. More than 20 years ago we arrived at our headquarters and we have decided to transform it to offer a renovated and versatile environment where our collaborators can grow and develop. Our new facilities have a fresh image that reflects our values, our history and where we are headed....
At Grupo HAME we train ourselves to care for the environment
For Grupo HAME, caring for the environment is essential. With a vision focused on sustainability, we train our employees to ensure that all our activities comply with the environmental regulations in force in Guatemala and actively contribute to the preservation of the environment. Through specialized workshops, we train the leaders of compre...
At Grupo HAME we are committed to endangered species
The protection of biodiversity is an integral part of our vision of sustainability, so an important pillar is the conservation of ecosystems, and to this end we are committed to protecting endangered species in the areas where we operate. At Grupo HAME we promote actions focused on the conservation of these species. We constantly monitor the ...
Advancing in our commitment to the environment
Committed to the environment and in compliance with our Sustainability indicators, we received a visit from the Climate Change Institute -ICC- and the Association of Independent Banana Producers -APIB-, to verify our good environmental practices and validate the process records of clean energy generation generated through the biogas system and sola...
Grupo HAME member of the Steering Committee of the Global Compact Guatemala
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guatemala, head of the Global Compact office for Latin America and members of the Guatemala network reiterated the firm commitment to the Ten Principles of the Global Compact and the lines of action for building a better Guatemala. Global Compact Red Guatemala is the largest corporate sustainability ...
Grupo HAME member of the AMCHAM CSR and Sustainability Committee
Irene Aycinena, Sustainability Assurance Manager was appointed as Vice President of the CSR and Sustainability Committee of the Guatemalan American Chamber of Commerce -AMCHAM- for its acronym in English. This committee seeks to support members by educating, promoting and helping to implement Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
OHCHR Visit to Grupo HAME highlights our good practices in Human Rights
We received a visit to our operations in Atlántida, Álamo and Tacuba from the Delegation of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations (OHCHR), to inform them of our initiatives and sustainable practices, focused on Human Rights. During the visit, the operations team, together with the Sustainability and Human Resour...
Our Operations 100% Deforestation Free
As a Group we seek to be a benchmark for operational efficiency and sustainability, implementing practices and technologies that guarantee responsible and sustainable production, in compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations, as well as compliance with the highest certification standards. In this sense, Eduardo...
Sharing experiences on sustainable irrigation and water management on the South Coast
We participated as speakers in the "1st Sustainable Irrigation Seminar and 2nd South Coast Water Resources Symposium." In our first presentation "Comprehensive water management for rainwater harvesting in palm cultivation", we highlighted the importance of taking advantage of natural resources to improve sustainability in palm cultivation. In...
Grupo HAME recognized among the companies with the best corporate reputation
Grupo HAME is ranked 29th out of 100 Companies with the Best Corporate Reputation in the ranking published by SUMMA magazine in 2023, according to the opinion of 2,000 senior executives in the region, including: CEOs, presidents, general managers, financial and marketing managers. It is a pride and commitment for all members of our great family to ...
Grupo HAME participates in the summit of leaders of the global compact
Grupo HAME is part of the Guatemalan delegation at the 2023 United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit in New York. This event brings together business leaders, UN officials, civil society professionals and government leaders from around the world to drive progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Grupo HAME exhibits its good agricultural practices
We participated as speakers in the IV Guatemala Agricultural Convention, organized by the Technical Institute of Training and Productivity (INTECAP), to publicize our agricultural practices that have led us to be leaders in the sector. Alejandro Chacón, Manager of Special Sustainability Projects, explained some processes and strategies that are car...
Grupo HAME participated in the “business and human rights” course
Irene Aycinena, Sustainability Assurance Manager, participated as a speaker in the "Business and Human Rights" Course, organized by the Global Compact, OHCHR, UNICEF and CentraRSE, to publicize how Grupo HAME has led the Due Diligence process. Companies from the manufacturing, services and agricultural industries participated in the event. Global C...
Grupo HAME reference in anti-corruption practices
We participated in the "Best International Anti-Corruption Practices" Forum organized by the Guateíntegra program, a space that brought together more than 100 leaders and professionals from various areas to share knowledge and experiences to strengthen business ethics. Since 2019 we have been certified by the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Syste...
Grupo HAME recognized among the best employers
Grupo HAME was recognized in position 32 of the 50 Best Employers in Guatemala in the ranking published by SUMMA Magazine, according to the opinion of 1,000 businessmen, executives and professionals who considered their labor practices, incentives, development opportunities and practices. in Sustainability. Furthermore, for the participants in the ...
We are recognized as a responsible employer
Olmeca, a HAME Group company, received a visit from representatives of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, as part of the verification they carry out on the companies that were chosen to receive the Certificate of Good Labor Practices and the Special Badge on Labor Inclusion. The Ministry's recognition guarantees that we comply with labor sta...
They recognize our good work practices
Our companies Santa Rosa and Bellamar received a visit from representatives of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, who verified our good labor practices as part of the annual verification of companies that comply with good labor practices, for which they will receive the Certificate of Good Practices Labor and the Special Badge on Labor Incl...