Dolefil’s Legacy of Excellence and Social Responsibility: A Story of Community Development and Environmental Stewardship

As a company certified by GLOBALG.A.P., Dolefil not only meets but exceeds legal workplace standards in several areas, including:

1) Worker Health, Safety and Welfare
2) Waste and Pollution Management, Recycling and Re-use
3) Environmental Conservation
4) Soil Management
5) Integrated Pest Management
6) Plant Protection Products

The GLOBALG.A.P. standard mandates that Dolefil ensures all its contractors, service providers, growers, and business partners also adhere to these stringent standards. Non-compliance with these regulations by any of the aforementioned parties could result in the termination of their contract with Dolefil.

Dolefil’s commitment to excellence, quality, and social responsibility is reflected in its numerous certifications from international certifying and regulatory bodies. These certifications include ISO 9001 (Quality Systems), ISO 14001 (Environment), and WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), which encompass its entire operations. Additionally, Dolefil holds certifications for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices, Kosher, Halal, FPA-SAFE (Food Products Association-Supplier Audits for Food Excellence), International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPS), and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), among others.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Dolefil has made considerable contributions to community development in areas such as education, environment, housing, water, health and medical care, infrastructure, transportation, safety, hygiene, and sanitation. Its initiatives, carried out in collaboration with various community stakeholders, have positively impacted thousands of lives over the years. Despite maintaining a low profile about these accomplishments, Dolefil’s social interventions have been recognized by numerous award-giving bodies.

A selection of Dolefil’s awards includes:

– Don Emilio Abello Hall of Fame Award, January 26, 1996
– Don Emilio Abello Outstanding Award for improving energy efficiency, 2003, 2004, and 2006
– SSS Outstanding Employer in Mindanao Award, 2006
– Outstanding Employer and Outstanding in Community Projects by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, April 2005
– PEZA Hall of Fame for Outstanding Community Projects, 2008
– Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Top Exporter Award, 2008
– Social Security System Top Employer Award, 2009
– Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines Outstanding Achievement in Productivity and Quality, 2009
– Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines’ Outstanding Achievement in Social Accountability, 2009
– Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Hall of Fame Awards for Dolefil COBOX Plant
– Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Top Remitting Employers in Region XII
– American Chamber of Commerce CSR Week Photo Contest: Multiple wins in various categories from 2010 to 2011
– Grand Kapatiran sa Industriya (KAPATID) Award by Employers Confederation of the Philippines, 2011
– Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil) was recognized by the Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) for its excellence in industrial relations, quality and productivity, social accountability, and strategic visioning and partnering for business and job survival.

Dolefil’s environmental commitment is highlighted by its “Treebute” initiative, a tree planting activity in the Municipalities of Polomolok, Tupi and Surallah, South Cotabato. To date, the company has planted over 3 million trees, enhancing the local landscape and strengthening the bond among Dolefil employees, their families, and the community.

All these activities and recognitions demonstrate Dolefil’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, going beyond image-building.