Relationship with the Community
WEG, aware of its responsibility to the community, is committed to ensuring that its activities are aligned with its purpose, mission, vision, and values, thereby fostering a more sustainable and just society, creating more opportunities and improving people's quality of life through Social Investments.
The focus areas worked on by WEG are:
- Health
- Education
- Social Inclusion
- Culture
Social Investment Policy
WEG seeks to positively impact the local communities where it operates.
The Social Investment Policy seeks to support applications for social projects that promote social inclusion, health, education and culture, which are important to stimulate a fairer society with more opportunities and quality of life for people.
Defining criteria and procedures to use financial, human and material resources in Social Investment, establishing a relationship with the community in social actions, in line with WEG’s Mission, Vision, Purpose and Values.
If you have any questions, please contact WEG's Social Investment Group via email: Comunidade@weg.net
Sponsored projects
Check out some of WEG’s social projects
Skate Solidário em Ação Organização Skate Solidário São Bernardo Campo/SP
Projeto Gente Grande Associação Pequeno Nazareno Manaus/AM
Casa Ronald McDonald São Paulo/SP
Banda Jazz Band Elite Associação JBE Corupá/SC
Coral Infantil Associação Minaz de Cultura Sertãozinho/SP
Acolhimento e Desenvolvimento APAE Jaraguá do Sul/SC
Restaurante do Bem Casa do Pão Gravataí/RS
Sou Seleto Guaramirim/SC
Virada da Paz - O Judô como instrumento de administração de conflitos Chácara das Flores Mauá/SP
Teatro para Bebês A Casa Itajaí/SC
BIODIVERSITY
For WEG, ecosystems and forests are of utmost importance. For this reason, WEG seeks to incorporate biodiversity preservation into its management practices, in alignment with the guidelines of the WEG Sustainability Policy. The company recognizes the importance of forest protection and understands that this is a shared responsibility. Therefore, practices aimed at preserving biodiversity and natural forests are constantly being improved.
Stakeholder Engagement
WEG strengthens its engagement on the topic of biodiversity with its stakeholders through close and integrated action. This relationship is established through multiple channels, including dialogue with local communities, customers, investors, and suppliers. Below, we present some concrete examples of these interactions focused on biodiversity conservation.
WEG recognizes that responsible action throughout the entire value chain is essential. Therefore, all new suppliers undergo an evaluation and selection process based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, in which biodiversity is specifically considered. For more details on supplier engagement, visit:
Learn more – WEG Sustainable Suppliers Program
In addition, WEG’s Sustainability Policy defines the responsibilities and strategies aimed at promoting sustainable development, structured into Pillars, Themes, and Strategic Objectives. Developed with stakeholder participation, the policy reinforces the strategic objective of biodiversity preservation, highlighting that the topic is addressed in a cross-cutting manner and integrated into the corporate culture. The policy guidelines apply to all audiences engaged with WEG, including employees, managers, service providers, suppliers, and business partners, reinforcing collective engagement in favor of environmental conservation and the appreciation of biodiversity across all company operations.
As part of another initiative focused on valuing biodiversity and caring for urban spaces, WEG (Sertãozinho unit) carried out the planting of native tree seedlings in a green area adopted by the company. The activity also included waste collection, application of organic compost, and irrigation of the newly planted seedlings, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable practices.
In response to a fire that affected an area of the municipality where WEG operates, the company demonstrated its commitment to social and environmental responsibility by actively contributing to the recovery of local vegetation. Through the donation of native seedlings and the voluntary mobilization of its team for planting, WEG joined forces with the local government to restore a public area, reinforcing its role as a positive agent of transformation in the community.
Environmental education is also a key area of action for WEG. Over the course of two weeks, the WEG Museum Holiday Program welcomed 220 children from the local community for activities that combined games, hands-on experiences, and discovery. One of the highlights was the “Animals of the Region” activity, carried out in partnership with FUJAMA (Jaraguá do Sul Environmental Foundation). The main goal of the initiative was to promote environmental education by raising awareness among participants about the importance of preserving local biodiversity.
During the activity, taxidermized animals representing species from the regional fauna were presented. This educational and hands-on approach demonstrated the essential role each species plays in maintaining ecosystem balance, their natural habitats, dietary habits, and the risks associated with biodiversity loss. The direct interaction with the specimens sparked curiosity and enhanced the participants’ understanding of the richness of local wildlife. The initiative helped engage the local community, reinforcing the importance of conserving natural areas as a fundamental condition for the survival of these species.
To view other Biodiversity practices, visit:
WEG Museum
The history of WEG, Jaraguá do Sul’s culture and the wonders of science and technology gathered in one place. An interactive space for emotion, reflection and citizenship.
WEG Volunteering Program
Being a volunteer is to give your time, work and talent to the causes of the community and social interest, thus improving the life quality of the people affected by such action.
Volunteering is a two way street, where generosity and self-giving are not the only things involved, but also the opening for new experiences, opportunities for learning, pleasure in being useful, expansion of social networking and professional development.
WEG Volunteering programs of the Volunteer Heart offer an opportunity for the employees that want to take part in the community, conveying knowledge by means of their experiences and skills.
Passionate volunteers committed to the cause
“I want to make the world a better place, and volunteering at WEG provides me with opportunities to achieve that goal.”
Rosemary Dos S. Protska in the Arbor Day action
“I have cases in the family, and it is the way I found to comfort the pain and help the cause.”
Isabelle Carvalho de Oliveira - Pink October WTD
“Going through the experience of what it is like to be a teacher. I felt prepared for this action. Work on volunteering activities with an action that I identify with.”
