The Heart of What We Do

The Cataruben Foundation is a not-for-profit organization located in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, the Colombian Orinoquia region, in northern South America. We develop nature-based climate solutions to conserve biodiversity, water, and strategic ecosystems in this region. Cataruben also has a Research, Technological Development, and Innovation Department (R+D+i) that generates carbon offset knowledge.
The main services provided by Cataruben are the development of specialized consultancies in climate change mitigation, the quantification of GHG reductions and/or removals in the AFOLU sector, and the development of technological solutions aimed at improving the processes in the life cycle of a climate change mitigation project. Our experience and the work we have done over the years have allowed us to become a benchmark at the local, regional and national levels.

mission

We develop nature-based solutions through science, technology and innovation by avoiding and removing GHG emissions, generating net biodiversity gains and reducing the water footprint in order to contribute to sustainable development goals.

Visión

In 2030 we will be recognized nationally for our sustainable, replicable, and innovative natural resource management model.

Of water and biodiversity in strategic ecosystems within private properties.

Promote conservation

From deforestation and the land use change in private properties in wetlands, grasslands, foothills, moors, Andean forests, and Andean hills of northern South America.

Avoid and eliminate GHG emissions

An economic model that rewards farmers and owners for direct conservation activities and implementing sustainable practices.

Economically Incentivize

Our team

We offer a creative and innovative space for people who want to expand the limits of climate change mitigation projects and help communities. You will join a team, a team of people who help each other and grow together. Cataruben employees work at our modern headquarters in Yopal, Casanare. We celebrate our achievements, we help each other, we promote open communication and there are group activities and snacks!

This is what it’s like to work in Cataruben:

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Junta Directiva 

Eliana Voldman

Ingeniera de Producción de la Pontifica Universidad Católica de Río de Janeiro, con especialización en Administración de Negocios de la Fundación Getulio Vargas y MBA de la Universidad de Negocios de la Fundación Getulio Vargas y MBA de la Universidad de Sao Paulo. Adicionalmente, Ver más

Angie Sanabria

Como Asociada Fundadora de la Fundación Cataruben, ha jugado un papel crucial en su desarrollo y expansión. Activa en el diseño e implementación de proyectos vitales para la mitigación del cambio climático, su enfoque se centra en la intersección de biodiversidad,

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Jose Manuel Suso

CEO de Arrocera La Esmeralda SAS. Desde su incorporación en 1989, Juan Manuel ha liderado la transformación de la agricultura del arroz hacia prácticas sostenibles y respetuosas con el medio ambiente en el Valle del Cauca. Bajo su gestión, la empresa ha adoptado innovaciones. Ver más.

Lideres 

Maria Fernanda Wilches Fonseca
CEO  
Cofounder

I lead an exceptional team that innovates to minimize the number of threatened species and maximize carbon sequestration while improving water quality regulation in northern South America.

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Eduwin Hincapié Peñaloza
Gerente de Proyectos
Cofounder

Environmental business researcher specialized in carbon credits from natural ecosystems, the industrialization of nature-generated products such as butterflies, oils resins, and cocoa, and Data business development.

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Shirley Rojas
Gerente de Innovación Y Productividad
Cofounder

I lead innovation, scientific research, and technological development to efficiently conserve through natural climate solutions.

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Patricia Luna
Gerente Económica

I lead accounting coordinating, analyzing, and controlling resource management for the analysis and decision-making of Cataruben’s operations.

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William Barragán
Gerente de Relacionamiento

Lidero las relaciones internacionales y los aspectos de marketing de Cataruben, estableciendo e implementando estrategias para el reconocimiento de la marca y la venta de productos y servicios.

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Yudi Sanabria
Gerente Integral y mejora continua

I lead anthropological management through human resources and the implementation, monitoring, and constant improvement of our comprehensive management system.

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Ronny Renne Rojas Reina
Gerente TIC

Lidero la innovación y desarrollo tecnológico como gerente de TIC, enfocado en eficiencia y soluciones avanzadas.

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Jhoan Martínez
Gerente Geoespacial

Líder y coordinador de proyectos geoespaciales relacionados con la compensación de emisiones, enfocados en los instrumentos de carbono, biodiversidad y el agua.

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Sandra Duarte
Super líder Monetización
Cofounder

I lead the operational carbon strategies of different initiatives in natural ecosystems and agroecosystems in Northern South America.

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Daniel Ospina
Superlíder de agua

Lidero la gestión de la huella hídrica, a través del manejo eficiente de los recursos humanos y la constante implementación, seguimiento y mejora de nuestro sistema integral de gestión del agua.

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Marinela Camargo
Superlíder Atención

Encabezo la excelencia en la atención, liderando la gestión del talento humano y supervisando la implementación, seguimiento y mejora continua de nuestro sistema integral de atención al gestor del ecosistema.

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Laura Sanabria
Superlíder de Biodiversidad

Lidero estrategias de conservación de la biodiversidad, aplicando herramientas financieras para apoyar acciones que produzcan impactos positivos sostenibles.

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Ludy Perez
Líder Jurídico/Oficial de Cumplimiento

Dirijo la gestión jurídica de manera integral, centrandome en fortalecer el gobierno corporativo, gestionar los riesgos legales y garantizar el cumplimiento normativo. Mi objetivo es asegurar que Cataruben opere dentro de los límites legales y éticos, protegiendo sus intereses de manera efectiva.

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Membresía / Reconocimiento

Our Policies

In order to meet the highest standards, needs, and expectations from our allies, our operations at Cataruben are based on the following policies. We invite you to get to know them.

A job with a human focus 

Cataruben has a human approach to sustainability and climate change mitigation. We implement natural climate solutions and grant most of the income to farmers who directly implement climate change mitigation activities. Through our focus, Cataruben has been able to improve the life quality of more than 300 families, eliminate 1.5 million tons of CO2EQ and avoid degradation, deforestation, and land use change in more than 200 thousand hectares of strategic natural ecosystems.