Latin America and the Caribbean: System for Integrated Measurement and Improvement of Productivity (SIMAPRO)

The ILO programme SIMAPRO, implemented in a wide number of Latin American countries, has started to incorporate environmental concerns into its methodologies and approaches with the ultimate aim to increase productivity while reducing the impact on the environment.

The System for Integrated Measurement and Improvement of Productivity (SIMAPRO) is a methodology applied by the ILO in Latin America and the Caribbean. Based on social dialogue amongst managers, middle managers, workers and unions, it enables to reach mutual compromises for improving productivity, working conditions and equality in organizations. SIMAPRO is increasingly paying attention to environmental considerations in workplaces. For instance, in the sugar cane industry in Mexico a Self-Training and Assessment Guide has been developed on the topic of environmental conservation.