Hitachi, Ltd. announced that it will donate a total of USD 250,000 (approximately 800 million Colombian pesos) to support relief efforts for people affected by the disaster and the reconstruction of the affected areas.
In addition, Hitachi Group employees will also have the opportunity to support relief efforts through individual donations as part of a matching contribution program organized by the company in partnership with the Red Cross.
Hitachi Energy operates in Colombia with approximately 900 employees, several of whom work at the transformer and metalworking plant in Dosquebradas (Risaralda), one of the areas most affected by the earthquake.
The factories have already begun a gradual return to operations following comprehensive safety, technical and structural assessments.
“This region is our home. Our families work, live, and grow up here, and we are committed to supporting the communities affected by this disaster and the recovery efforts to come,” said Javier Ruiz, General Manager of Hitachi Energy Colombia .
"Our priority remains our people, and our commitment is to support this region for as long as it takes," he added.
The Hitachi Group wishes a speedy recovery to the affected areas.