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Social Responsibility
Supporting the community is part of Tonnino’s mission, which leads the Company to contribute and promote the social development of the underprivileged area where the facility is located. The accomplishment of three different vital social projects in the last five years demonstrates that Tonnino takes social responsibility very seriously.
As part of our donation program, Tonnino adopted Puntarenas’ main hospital "Monseñor Sanabria" to provide equipment to the neonatal facility. New technology equipment ranging from monitors to a fully-equipped ambulance was bought in coordination with the authorities of the Hospital. This equipment has helped save many babies’ lives as well as detected possible deceases in time which can then be treated properly. Confident that the neonatal unit was completed, the company shifted to support underprivileged schools around our Facility. Most of the students which attend these institutions are the daughters and sons of our workers. This social project consists of providing needy schools with computers, school furniture, books and supplies as well as improving the schools’ facilities by scraping, painting, fixing and constructing; work which was carried out by our own workers in an after-work schedule. One of the main accomplishments of Tonnino’s social responsibility programs is this support received by all its personnel with the voluntary service campaigns. Enriching is the spirit of solidarity demonstrated by our employees while at the same time these programs have provided the formation of values and social consciousness among them.
Product Donation
Tonnino has in place a comprehensive program designed to provide free canned tuna products to schools, orphanages and homes for the elderly. This program provides monthly product donations amounting to over 60,000 cans of tuna per year to 23 centers throughout Costa Rica. In addition, the company provides special product donations during crises such as the effects of hurricanes Mitch in 2003 and Stan in 2005. Per year the company spends nearly $50.000 (fifty thousand dollars) in product donation, distributed throughout 23 educative centers around the province of Puntarenas.
Health Benefits
Tonnino offers free medical services to all our employees at our production facility. The objective is to provide prompt and efficient medical services at no cost. The personnel can use these services to prevent illnesses and also directly share their health concerns with the doctor and nurses on board. Educational health campaigns are developed in order to provide information about how to take the precautions to prevent diseases both at work and at home. Other services provided are vaccine campaigns, optometry services, and dental work.
Security at work
During the last five years, Tonnino has taken the challenge to become a leading company in Costa Rica in the area of security at work. Thanks to a series of actions and programs, hygienic measures implemented in our modern production plant and a firm support of the Management Team, we have a security at work program which guarantees our employees’ safety when carrying out their labor activities. Our index of labor incidents has dropped dramatically since the program started. Through awareness programs our employees have learned to be aware of dangerous situations which can be harmful and unsafe and they can then transfer this knowledge to their families and friends. Tonnino provides the appropriate security equipment for every specific job, ranging from protective eyeglasses to metal gloves and caps. Prevention is a key element to prevent accidents and Tonnino understands its implications.
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