Who are we?
We are a cooperative made up of small producers dedicated to the breeding and management of Andean camelids from Peru; that seeks to improve the quality of life of its members, through the articulation of productive development at the primary level, the addition of value and the establishment of links with various markets, offering quality products in a sustainable way.
We care about the environment and animal welfare, so our fiber comes from animals that do not prey on the environment and are not mistreated .
We are an organization with high social responsibility towards our partners, our collaborators and the community in general.
Our partners come from the regions of Arequipa, Apurimac, Ayacucho and Cusco, who founded COOPECAN PERU in January 2008.
Our strength is the quality of our partners and collaborators.
Know us
Our mission
We are a cooperative created to sustainably improve the economic and social well-being of our partners and collaborators, committed to preserving the environment.
Our vision
To be a disruptive, sustainable and replicable model for the organization of small producers, with great social impact on them. Accredited with international certifications of good business, environmental and social responsibility management practices.
Code of ethics
The Code of Ethics which governs our decision-making is the following:
- Cordial relationship between workers and a responsible attitude towards our clients and suppliers.
- Respect for human dignity, the environment, the State and partners.
- Compliance with the norms, uses and customs of the peasant communities that are part of the organization, respecting their ancestral traditions.
- Care and protection of the environment, minimizing the negative impact of our activities. Respect for animal welfare.
- Compete with fairness and transparency within the industry. Supply quality products.
Our Partners
Small producers that come from four high Andean regions of Peru and live above 3 500 m.a.s.l. These producers have an average of 150 alpacas in extensions of land of approximately 100 ha. (80% of which are considered uncultivated lands), a population that is found in quintile 5 of the poverty map of Peru, that is, they are the poorest and most vulnerable sector in the country, but thanks to their great entrepreneurial capacity, today They give added value to their fiber, which reaches the international market directly, in a very competitive way.
They are owners of a rich ancestral culture, ranging from their Quechua language, to their customs and traditions of good environmental conservation practices such as planting and harvesting water, which have a manifestation in artistic expressions such as the water festival, worship of nature (land, water, mountains, etc).
Certifications
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INTERWOOLLABS - STANDARD DE CALIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LABORATORIO
International Association of Wool textile laboratories - Responsible Alpaca Standard RAS
Collaborators
Personnel highly committed to the vision and values of the Cooperative, mostly young professionals from various regions of the country. At COOPECAN we seek to offer our employees a safe work space with opportunities for their professional and personal development, as well as a respectful, participatory, equal and inclusive work environment.
The physical integrity of the workers is the highest priority at COOPECAN. Therefore, a special emphasis is placed on reinforcing the safety culture, as well as the development of safer jobs.
COOPECAN's strength is based on the capacity, responsibility and integrity of its collaborators. Under this principle we have established training programs for all areas, levels and functions, to promote the development of the worker.
COOPECAN provides employment opportunities, under equal conditions, without distinction of gender, age, religion, race, economic condition or sexual orientation.
Programs
COOPECAN currently has 3 main programs aimed at improving the participation of our associates and their families in decision-making. The programs are as follows:
Pro President Program
Pro youth program
Sustainable Alpaca Fiber Production Program
