OPAIN, concessionaire of El Dorado International Airport, has been awarded the Gold Equipares Seal, a gender equity recognition granted by the Ministry of Labor for the implementation of measurable, sustained, and cross-cutting policies and practices across the organization.
OPAIN’s operations demonstrate concrete results, such as technical parity in internal mobility (47% women and 53% men), 100% objective recruitment processes, and more than 1,998 hours of gender equity training in 2025, reflecting a structural commitment to organizational culture.
The recognition granted by the Ministry of Labor highlights high social impact initiatives, including the training of aeronautical firefighters, labor inclusion programs for people with disabilities, harassment prevention, and more than 30 work-life balance and well-being initiatives with full employee coverage.
Bogotá, March 11, 2026. OPAIN, concessionaire of El Dorado International Airport, continues to set the standard in Latin America, not only for its operations and connectivity, but also for its commitment to people. The achievement of the Gold Equipares Seal, granted by the Ministry of Labor, recognizes a solid and measurable track record in gender equity and reinforces its leadership in building fair and bias-free work environments.
This recognition is the result of a comprehensive strategy that spans the entire organization and is reflected in objective decision-making, balanced opportunities, and a culture grounded in respect, shared responsibility, and well-being. In terms of internal mobility, OPAIN achieved technical parity of 47% women and 53% men, ensuring equal access to professional development. One hundred percent of internal job openings are assessed using a quantitative matrix that weighs tests, interviews, and performance, promoting transparent and merit-based processes. Additionally, for entry-level positions, anonymized résumés are implemented, removing sociodemographic data and reducing unconscious bias.
Efforts to close gaps are also evident in high-impact initiatives. Since 2021, the Aeronautical Firefighters School has enabled the training of 38 individuals through sponsorship of the Basic Course, of which 15% have been women, in a historically male-dominated sector. Today, 60% of the airport’s female firefighting team comes from this program. This is complemented by a partnership with Best Buddies Colombia, which promotes the labor inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and currently includes five employees.
The gender equity approach extends across the entire value chain, incorporating diversity and inclusion criteria into supplier evaluations. It is further reinforced through work-life balance policies such as extended paternity leave (one additional week beyond the legal requirement) and flexible work-from-home arrangements for mothers after maternity leave. Additionally, 100% of the Management Committee and the DEI Committee are trained in gender equity topics, strengthening conscious leadership and responsible decision-making.
In terms of culture and well-being, more than 354 hours were dedicated in 2025 specifically to harassment prevention, supported by the creation and implementation of the Sexual Harassment Prevention and Protection Committee. Through the internal program “Puntos Dorados,” behaviors aligned with organizational culture are recognized. Regarding work-life balance, the airport developed more than 30 well-being initiatives with 100% employee coverage, including spaces for parenting, breastfeeding, and shared responsibility. Voluntary access to mental health services increased by 114% through the “Cuéntame” platform, and physical conditioning and active break programs exceeded 3,000 interventions.
This journey has been accompanied by sustained growth in gender equity training, increasing from approximately 200 hours in 2020 to nearly 2,000 hours in 2025, reflecting a growing and structural commitment to awareness and strengthening organizational culture.
With the Gold Equipares Seal, OPAIN demonstrates that its leadership goes beyond operations—it is built on people. A recognition that reaffirms its purpose of continuing to connect the country with the world while promoting equitable, diverse, and human-centered work environments.
For more information:
Natalia Pinto – Head of Communications, OPAIN
[email protected]
Karen Vanegas
[email protected]
Phone: +57 314 290 2883
