At Grupo Montecristo, sustainability is not just a commitment — it’s our way of making a real impact on people’s lives
Throughout our history, we have driven initiatives that go beyond the ordinary from disease prevention and early detection to supporting women entrepreneurs.
Every action we take leaves a mark on the world. Huella Montecristo represents the positive impact we create in society through our sustainability and health programs.
These are not isolated efforts, but a lasting legacy that transforms lives and communities in a meaningful way.
Sustainability is a fundamental pillar at Grupo Montecristo, a company that seeks to generate a long-term positive impact, especially in essential sectors such as health and logistics-commercial. In an environment where social and environmental expectations are constantly evolving, Grupo Montecristo is committed not only to fulfill its social responsibility, but also to build a solid competitive advantage in the market.
It is a private partnership aimed at saving lives by detecting breast cancer early, providing access to low-cost mammograms, and offering comprehensive screening in cases of abnormal results.
It is Grupo Montecristo’s first sustainability venture, aimed at providing entrepreneurship opportunities and income generation for women heads of household in Barrio La Cruz, Liberia, Guanacaste.
Hospital Metropolitano, in partnership with Sanford Health and the Leona M. and Harry B. Hemsley Charitable Trust, has developed the first program in Latin America to provide free screening for 3,500 children for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
Hospital Metropolitano, through its partner Sanford Health and in alliance with Fresh Start, offers Costa Rican children with physical deformities the opportunity to receive free treatment through surgeries, follow-up, and/or therapy.
We hold recycling campaigns once a month at Parque Empresarial del Este and Zona Franca BES.
At our La Botica Pharmacies, in partnership with Gutis, we have collection points for unused medications to ensure proper disposal, preventing harm to rivers, seas, and wildlife, as well as antimicrobial resistance.
We conduct recycling campaigns once a month at Parque Empresarial del Este and Zona Franca BES.
Through MediSmart, we provide free access to health insurance for women survivors of human trafficking and abuse. Additionally, we actively work to offer them job opportunities within our vacancies as part of their reintegration and empowerment process.
Hospital Metropolitano and MediSmart have partnered with Amigos del Aprendizaje to create the category “Health is Your Superpower.” This program promotes writing in public and private schools across the country.
“At Grupo Montecristo we work under three key axes that guide our actions to generate positive impact and contribute to a sustainable future.”
Social
We promote the well-being and development of the communities where we operate.
Environmental
We protect the environment through sustainable and innovative practices.
Economic
We promote economic development with responsibility and a vision of the future.
Coming soon
Our sustainability report will be available soon.
