Archetech Issue 70 2024 | Page 43

ECO & SUSTAINABILITY / FUTUREBUILD
Children of staff experiencing the world of work at Vicaima .
We see this moment as an important and transformative milestone for our business , and it ’ s not merely meant to be a simple description of initiatives , goals , objectives or wishes .
Based on its own projects and the association with partner organisations , the Vicaima Group has been reinforcing its commitment to solidarity , environmental , safety , health and well-being initiatives , as well as to valuing Human Capital . In this last sphere , it is worth highlighting the implementation of several projects aimed at qualifying and diversifying employees ’ skills , as well as synergies with the educational and academic world , with a view to promoting and enhancing youth employment .
Currently , the Vicaima Group is amongst the largest private economic groups in Portugal , operating in over 36 markets worldwide and with a direct presence in Spain and the United Kingdom . Employing more than 800 people , it continuously strives to strengthen its commitment to technology , organisation , human resources and the environment .
The Vicaima Group ’ s 2022 Sustainability Report is available to view in full at https :// www . vicaima . com / en-gb / sustainability # inicio
These are priorities reflecting the Vicaima Group ’ s identity , given that , as Arlindo da Costa Leite points out , “ our path is based on a strong corporate integrity , entrepreneurship , rigour , innovation and social commitment , translating into a combination of human capital and business development ”.
The art of transforming and adding value to wood “ The Vicaima Group , with a proficiency spanning more than 60 years , has always been strongly committed to the innovation and development of efficient market solutions . This vision stands in unison with the sustainable use of wood , which is at the heart of our existence ,” notes Arlindo da Costa Leite .
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