The Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. is, as national carrier, aware of its role and responsibility as most important supplier of services in the area of international aviation and related services on behalf of the Surinamese community. Starting from this role within the aviation industry we continuously provide a contribution to the economic development of Suriname. We attach a lot of importance to sustainable development, originating from a clear awareness that we as a company are jointly responsible for humankind and environment on a broad basis. With this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy we are outlining the framework where all activities carried out under this denominator need to fit.
In its actions the Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij deliberately and consciously chooses for a balance between the 3 P’s of Profit, People and Planet. Within the current CSR policy a cooperation is in effect with Suriname Conservation Foundation (SCF). The SCF is the sustainable Surinamese Environment Fund that dedicates itself to the biodiversity generally and more specifically to the protected areas of Suriname. By participating in the SCF green partnership program a contribution is made to making the Surinamese economy green. The object of this is to improve the well-being of humankind with a lot of attention for preventing that future generations are exposed to environmental risks and ecological shortages caused by our present actions.
The sponsoring policy of our organization is also part of the CSR with the objective of stimulating a healthy society by supporting various activities carried out by and for the Surinamese community. In this way we give a meaningful interpretation to our social role and involvement in the Surinamese community.
The sponsorship policy focuses on the following themes:
- Education
- Sport
- Health
- Arts & Culture
- Environment/ Sustainability projects
- Business / Recreational events ("business" fairs / conferences)
The following types of requests are not eligible for sponsorship:
- activities that are contrary to the law, morality, and/or public order related to alcohol, drugs, and other stimulants or good corporate governance
- individuals (unless explicitly strategically motivated)
- political parties and/or campaigns
- religious institutions or activities
- initiatives without a clear organizational structure
This CSR policy is not static. As the needs of our environment change and/or developments within and outside our organization give us reason to do so, this document will be amended.
