AD&V® & the SDGs
At AD&V®, we are passionate about design, loyal to our customers, efficient in everything we do, and socially conscious to the core. We know design has the power to change and positively transform people's lives. We are determined to use our business as a force for good in the world tackling many of the challenges humanity is facing.
AD&V® supports all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and makes a positive contribution to many of them!
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030.
We Are Using Our Business As A Force For Good
AD&V® is proud to be the first Puerto Rican design firm to be a Certified B Corporation and the third corporate firm island-wide to receive certification.
This certification validates our strong commitment to conducting business in a way that benefits both people and the planet. It assures our stakeholders that we adhere to rigorous social and environmental standards, making us more than just a profit-driven company. We view it as a badge of honor, a testament to our dedication to ethical and sustainable practices, and a clear signal that we are a force for good in the business world.
We’re In Good Company!
We joined the UN Global Compact in 2019
Since 2019, AD&V® has been committed to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) and formed part of the SDG Ambition Accelerator initiative, challenging ourselves to set ambitious corporate sustainability targets and accelerate the integration of the SDGs into our core business management.
We were recognized for establishing important alliances with the United Nations reiterating their commitment to the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) to promote gender equality, and our commitment to the initiative of corporate social responsibility of the United Nations Global Compact and its principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment, and the fight against corruption.
AD&V® became part of the UNGC Forward Faster initiative
The UNGC’s Forward Faster initiative aims to accelerate corporate action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals to achieve meaningful progress by 2030. AD&V® is proud to have officially joined the Forward Faster initiative by committing to the following Gender Equality and Living Wage targets:
Achieving equal pay for work of equal value and ensuring equal representation, participation, and leadership at all levels of management by 2030.
Ensuring 100% of our employees earn a living wage by 2030.
Our 2023 Impact in Numbers
Our data-driven approach helps us quantify how we’re measuring against our big, audacious goal: By 2030, we aim to directly impact 65,000 individuals and indirectly impact 6 million individuals through our projects.
AD&V’s Impact Report
In this annual 2023 Impact Report, we delve deep into the narratives and data that underscore the ripple effects of our actions. It is within these pages that we bear witness to the tangible outcomes of our endeavors—whether we are individuals, organizations, or part of a global community. We invite you to accompany us on another chapter of our sustainability journey, bearing in mind our role as an SME in Puerto Rico. Together, we can navigate the currents of change, illuminate the path forward, and harness the power of collective action!
Our Previous Impact Reports
2021 Impact Report
2022 Impact Report
A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT AND AD&V®
Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz was invited as a guest speaker at Casa Bacardí’s Metas 100X35 event and spoke about how the firm is supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, and to inspire others to take action.
“I hope our efforts can inspire and motivate other SMEs to take action on their own. SMEs are the driving force and motor of our economies! Imagine a world where all SMEs are actively contributing and participating to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals! That is a world where everybody wins and benefits! Join the movement! Together we can build a prosperous and more equitable world for all!”
- Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, Co-founder & CEO of AD&V®
UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK USA AWARDS AD&V® CO-FOUNDER AS A USA 2023 SDG PIONEER
AD&V® Co-Founder Cristina Villalón was recognized by the UN Global Compact Network USA as a local 2023 SDG Pioneer winner in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises category!
Cristina was recognized for championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer, she was chosen from a network of more than 1,000 entities from across the US.
The US Ambassador to the United Nations for Management and Reform, Christopher Lu, presented the award to Cristina at the 2023 SDG Summit USA event.
Her achievements in embedding the SDGs in her day-to-day work reimagines the potential of business in creating enduring positive change within their environments.
“As architects and designers, we take seriously our role in shaping society, and we strive to create smart and contextual designs that respect the environment and inspire others to improve the neighborhoods, the cities and thus contribute to a better world.”
- Cristina Villalón, AD&V® Co-Founder
OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING DIRECTOR WAS RECOGNIZED AS A 2022 SDG PIONEER FINALIST BY THE UNGC
Our Business Development and Marketing Director, Carla Joan González Vizcarrondo, was recognized as an SDG Pioneer finalist for her commitment & leadership in advancing the Global Goals for Sustainable Development through the implementation of the United Nations Global Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
This is a celebration of years of hard work. Carla introduced new and innovative ideas to help drive AD&V®’s sustainability journey forward and showed that even small and medium businesses can play a huge part in creating a sustainable and better future for all. Carla was recognized along with Repligen, Microsoft, and PepsiCo, empowering AD&V® and other SMEs to believe in the unique perspectives they can bring to the table.
“We must all get on board for a more sustainable and resilient future, and the time is now...this is only the beginning.”
- Carla Joan González, Business Development & Marketing Director
Simple Ways to Get Involved with the SDGs
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Glass Recycling
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