AES El Salvador holds tenth session for the release of sea turtles at El Espino Beach

October 20, 2025

Varias personas en cuclillas en una playa arenosa al atardecer, liberando pequeñas tortugas marinas recién nacidas. Las manos de una persona en primer plano guían a una tortuga hacia el agua que retrocede. El sol poniente crea un resplandor dorado en la arena mojada y el océano. Se pueden ver los pies descalzos de otras personas y más tortugas pequeñas en la distancia, dirigiéndose hacia el mar.

With the release of sea turtles, AES El Salvador, through its AES Environment pillar, reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability and the preservation of endangered species, strengthening its actions in favor of protecting the country's marine ecosystems.

For the tenth time, employees of AES El Salvador participated in the release of Olive Ridley sea turtles at El Espino Beach, Usulután department. The activity, developed in coordination with the Zoological Foundation of El Salvador (FUNZEL) and the OIKOS Association, seeks to contribute to the preservation of this species and foster a culture of environmental responsibility for marine life.

35 volunteers from the distributing companies AES CAESS, AES CLESA, and AES EEO participated in this session, supporting the release of newborn turtles into the sea, promoting the conservation of marine ecosystems and the country's biodiversity.

Since 2011, AES El Salvador, through its Corporate Social Responsibility pillar "AES Environment," has driven various initiatives focused on the protection of coastal ecosystems. During this time, the company has carried out nine turtle release activities, with the cumulative participation of 311 volunteers.

Una fila larga de personas, todas vestidas con camisetas blancas y gorras azules, están agachadas a lo largo de la orilla de una playa al atardecer. Cada persona parece estar liberando o preparando para liberar pequeñas tortugas marinas en la arena mojada. La luz dorada del sol poniente se refleja en la superficie del agua que llega a la orilla. Detrás de los voluntarios hay vegetación verde y una bandera blanca con un logo se alza en la distancia. El cielo muestra nubes dispersas teñidas de rosa y naranja.

Likewise, in previous efforts, AES volunteers have contributed to beach cleanups and the construction of corrals for the incubation and protection of sea turtle eggs, thus integrally supporting the different stages of conservation of this species.

In this work, FUNZEL and the OIKOS Solidaridad Association play a fundamental role as intermediaries and technical implementers. Both organizations collaborate with local "tortugueros" (turtle rangers) at El Espino Beach, collecting the eggs to transfer them to protected nests managed by OIKOS, where they are cared for until hatching and subsequent release.

Un hombre, que usa una gorra azul con la frase "Todos Juntos", una camiseta blanca con detalles azules y gafas de sol oscuras, está agachado en una playa arenosa. Sostiene cuidadosamente una pequeña tortuga marina bebé en sus manos. En el fondo, el océano con olas rompiendo es visible bajo un cielo ligeramente nublado.

The OIKOS Association, which works on environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable practices in the rural areas of Usulután and San Miguel, also collaborates with local communities and international organizations such as the FAO on projects for climate resilience and community development.

"With these actions, AES El Salvador supports the preservation and protection of biodiversity and marine ecosystems, contributing to the fulfillment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 14: Protect life below water," highlighted Claudia Soriano, Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator for AES El Salvador.

Through these initiatives, the company reaffirms its commitment to the sustainability and environmental development of the country, promoting ecological awareness and the participation of its employees in the conservation of marine life.

Una vista aérea muestra a un gran grupo de voluntarios parados en una línea a lo largo de la orilla de una playa. La mayoría lleva camisetas blancas y gorras azules. Detrás de ellos hay un área de arena y vegetación, con árboles frondosos en la parte superior de la imagen. A la izquierda de la línea, cerca del centro, hay una bandera blanca vertical con un logo. Las olas rompen suavemente a los pies de los voluntarios. El sol ilumina los árboles con un brillo verde.