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Corporación Quiport, the concessionaire of Quito’s airport, has been awarded the First Prize for Excellence in Gender Equity in Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean, in the Sustainable Champion of Gender Equity category. This award is granted through a joint initiative of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Regional Safety Oversight Cooperation System (SRVSOP), and the EU (European Union)-Latin America and Caribbean Aviation Partnership Project II.

In this first edition of the award, 15 organizations from across the region submitted their applications, which were evaluated by a panel of five international experts from ICAO, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the SRVSOP. The jury highlighted the inspiring efforts of all the proposals, but emphasized that Quiport’s bid was comprehensive, structured, and delivered concrete, measurable results.

In the words of the committee: “Equity and inclusion are core values ​​for Quiport, supported by clear policies, a solid strategy, a safe work environment, and initiatives that actively promote female leadership and inspire future generations.”

Quiport has integrated diversity and respect as core values ​​into its organizational DNA. With the support of senior management and shareholders, and aligned with the United Nations’ SDG 5: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, we have developed a structured strategy to:

🔹Increase the presence of women in leadership positions.

🔹Implement inclusive selection processes.

🔹Provide technical training in traditionally male-dominated fields.

🔹Strengthen harassment prevention programs.

🔹Contribute to innovation and increased engagement through the exchange of experiences stemming from diversity.

“This award recognizes a path that we at Quiport have been pursuing with conviction for several years. Gender equity is a clear expression of our ESG (environment, society, and governance) management, in its social component, and is integrated into our organizational culture as an essential principle. We are excited to see that there are organizations that promote this approach in the aeronautical industry, and we are proud to see the constant work of our team recognized to build a more just, inclusive, and diverse environment,” said Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport.

Furthermore, the award also recognized Quiport’s active participation in national and international forums, consolidating its role as a regional benchmark on equity issues. Through this participation, we promote equity as a cross-cutting theme, share best practices, and learn from colleagues inside and outside the industry.

With this award, Quiport consolidates its leadership in the management of environmental, social, and governance issues, not only in Ecuador but also regionally, strengthening its position as a model for real and sustainable transformation in the aeronautical industry.

Learn more here:

https://eu-lac-app.eu/project-activities/prize

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