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Álava Company Wins Social Responsibility Award

A Vitoria-based company wins an award for its social responsibility, along with other finalists for their charitable contributions.

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Suministros ZadorraAsociación Contra El Cáncer De ÁlavaFundación MichelinHospital Quirónsalud VitoriaKutxabank

Álvaro Martínez Berroeta

What types of businesses were recognized in the awards?: The awards ceremony, hosted by Dato Económico magazine, is the longest-running business event in the Álava region and highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility.
What is the significance of the Dato Económico awards ceremony?: Other finalists for the award included Udapa cooperative, which donated 15,000 euros to support people in need in Vitoria's Casco Viejo, and Bim Survey, an engineering company that provided 15,000 euros worth of pro bono legal and environmental impact assessment services.
What other organizations were finalists for the award, and what were their contributions?: The XXIV edition of the Dato Económico awards celebrated the social initiatives of companies in Álava and beyond, bringing together around 100 representatives from the economic, political, and social sectors.
How much money did the winning company donate to charity, and how was the donation raised?: The donation from Suministros Zadorra was made through the sale of technical gloves and will continue as a "solidarity" effort, supported by sponsors such as Fundación Michelin, Hospital Quirónsalud Vitoria, and Kutxabank.
Which company won the Dato Económico's annual award for the most socially responsible company in Álava?: Suministros Zadorra, a Vitoria-based company, received the Dato Económico's annual award for the most socially responsible company in Álava for its 11,500 euro donation to the Álava Cancer Association.

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