Foresta Foundation (1998)

Domingo Alonso is patron of the Foresta Foundation, a private foundation Autonomous Communities which acts as an agency of forestry extension to restore and improve the exceptional but punished Canario Natural Heritage.

It was set up in December 1998 as a result of serious deforestation on the islands, a consequence of the continuing disregard for the countryside and a undermining of the regional ecosystems.

In fifteen years the Foresta Foundation has planted over 250,000 trees, which have absorbed approximately the 600 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. The nonprofit organization works closely with public institutions in their fight against the deforestation of Gran Canaria and to combat speculation of rural land, partnering with more than 1,600 volunteers from a variety of companies..

At the same time, it promotes corporate social responsibility programs and designs projects for people with disabilities , volunteer programmes, and training and employment programmes for over 170 people in five years, together with tree planting trips for large tour operators and travel agencies, among other initiatives.

Last but not least, the Foundation organizes teams to get rid of scrubs and small brush to reduce the risk of forest fires, especially during the hot summer months.

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Patrons of the ULPGC (2002)

Domingo Alonso, in 2002, donated the Martín Chirino sculpture «The Thinker», to the University of Las Palmas.

Domingo Alonso, in 2002, donated the Martín Chirino sculpture «The Thinker», to the University of Las Palmas.

The Thinker, finished in 2001 and made out of solid bronze, stands 4.15 meters tall and weighs 7,000 kilos, is situated in one of the University´s most symbolic areas: the large roundabout at the entrance to the campus of Tafira. In 2012 the sculpture was relocated to the Campus entrance. By donating this sculpture we hope to contribute to the cultural development of both the University, and the city of Las Palmas.

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Nursery Domingo Alonso (2007)

The Group´s nursery opened in 2007 to help employees balance their work and family life. It is a children's center tailored to the needs of the group Domingo Alonso, and can be used during or outside working hours.

The Group´s nursery opened in 2007 to help employees balance their work and family life. It is a children's center tailored to the needs of the group Domingo Alonso, and can be used during or outside working hours.

The Nursery also provides parents with an App, Diary4Kids, in which they can check up on their children whenever they want via their smartphones or tablets.

About 30 children are enrolled in Domingo Alonso Group´s nursery, all between five months and three years old. The methodology used is tailored to each child´s individual needs.

The nursery has recently set up a very successful bilingual project. Only half of the classes are in Spanish, meaning that now the little ones can answer questions, as well as sing, in another language.

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Photovoltaic Plant (2008)

In its commitment to renewable energies and environmental protection, the Domingo Alonso Group invested, in 2008, approximately 600,000 euros in a PV system.

In its commitment to renewable energy and environmental protection, the Domingo Alonso Group invested in 2008 approximately 600,000 euros in a large PV system that saves the Canaries over 140 tonnes of green house gases every year. The PV plant is located on the roof of Domingo Alonso´s Logistics Center, in the industrial area of Arinaga, Gran Canaria. It is made up of 612, 175W monocrystalline PV panels, attached to the roof of the centre along with 4, 25,000W inverters.

With this, the Domingo Alonso Group carries on backing renewable energy, helping to cut CO2 emissions and reducing the effects of climate change in the Canaries. This PV system will provide clean solar energy for years to come, with no emissions.

Moreover, the geographical location of the Canaries and its climate provide it with above average yearly sunlight hours, guaranteeing high energy production throughout the year. With this important contribution to the environment, the Domingo Alonso Group follows the Volkswagen Group´s worldwide initiative to search for new ways to cut emissions.

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