{"id":21565,"date":"2026-08-31T06:42:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drummondltd.com\/efficient-stoves-an-initiative-by-drummond-ltd-to-promote-well-being-and-sustainability-in-cesar\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T18:43:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T23:43:48","slug":"efficient-stoves-an-initiative-by-drummond-ltd-to-promote-well-being-and-sustainability-in-cesar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drummondltd.com\/en\/efficient-stoves-an-initiative-by-drummond-ltd-to-promote-well-being-and-sustainability-in-cesar\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficient stoves: an initiative by Drummond Ltd. to promote well-being and sustainability in Cesar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

La Loma, August 28 of 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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* Family receiving an efficient stove in the El Hatillo village, Becerril, Cesar.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

As part of its commitment to sustainable development and the well-being of communitiesnear its operations, Drummond Ltd. delivered 26 efficient stoves for rural homes tovulnerable families in Agust\u00edn Codazzi and Becerril, Cesar, within the framework of the2026 Social Investment Plan (PIS).<\/p>\n\n

The initiative was carried out in the rural communities of Bego\u00f1a and KM28, in Agust\u00ednCodazzi, and Las Cojas, Tamaquito, Remolino, Canaima, Azufral, El Hatillo, and thetownship of La Guajirita, in Becerril\u2014communities near the El Descanso mining project.<\/p>\n\n

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\u201c With this project, we aim to contribute to the well-being of families in our area of influence by promoting the efficient and sustainable use of firewood for cooking. In addition to installing the stoves, we support families with awareness and training sessions to strengthen good cooking practices and contribute to environmental protection,\u201d <\/em>commented Ever Carrillo Navarro, coordinator of social and environmental projects for corporate social responsibility at Drummond Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides installing the stoves, the project includes identifying and prioritizing participants, providing training and awareness-raising activities, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities to support the implementation of this solution in homes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The beneficiaries were selected according to prioritization criteria that considervulnerability factors such as unmitigable overcrowding, cohabitation, the presence ofchildren under five or elderly adults, belonging to an ethnic group, and households withmembers recognized as victims of violence.<\/p>\n\n

Luis Fernando O\u00f1ate Garc\u00eda, president of the El Hatillo community in Becerril, expressedhis gratitude for the project: \u201cI want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the benefits you have given us. Thank you for considering our community; I am a beneficiaryof the eco-friendly stoves. Thank you for improving the conditions for some families whohad to cook on stones, and thank you for improving the quality of life for the farmers\u201d. <\/em>.<\/p>\n\n

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In this way, Drummond continues to promote initiatives that link the well-being ofcommunities with environmental stewardship and contribute to generating positive andsustainable impacts in its area of influence.<\/p>\n\n

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Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n