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Practices & Stories


Social Impact Practices

 

COVID Social Impact Booklet
A booklet containing our 2020 social actions in which different causes and initiatives were taken during COVID.

2019 Booklet
A booklet containing our 2019 social impact practices in communities.

Stories

 

Here are some publications made through the years by both CEMEX and partners related to our shared value projects.

Todas Somos Esperanza (Book only available in Spanish)
A book that explains how our women economic empowerment model has improved the lives of women in communities.

Patrimonio Hoy
A case study explaining how Patrimonio Hoy penetrated underserved housing markets.

Improved housing and its impact on children: An exploration of CEMEX Patrimonio Hoy
A case study on how the housing and savings culture model has impacted children whose parents are involved either as promoters or owners.

Shared Value in Action Case Study - CEMEX's Patrimonio Hoy Housing Program
Showcases shared value through our Patrimonio Hoy inclusive Business.

CEMEX's Patrimonio Hoy: Providing integral solutions for low-income families
A case study depicting the measurement of impacts of the initiative and its scaling.

CEMEX PIAC: Enhancing low-income families' capacities for affordable housing (Now Construyo Contigo)
A case study of our self construction programs previously PIAC, now CPA.

Impact Measurement Case Study: CEMEX Patrimonio Hoy
Baseline study for impact measurement on our program, and preliminary impact assessment.

Latin America Leads the Way in Creating Shared Value
Examples of shared value projects across Latin America, including our housing solutions.

Delivering Solutions for Affordable Housing and Efficient Buildings
Description of our actions related to affordable housing and energy efficient buildings.

Construyo Contigo CEMEX
A case study on Construyo Contigo, its components and impacts.

What is the responsibility of modern day corporations to society?
How CEMEX implements shared value.

My home, your business
Guide to affordable housing solutions for low-income communities.

The Intrapreneurship Ecosystem: Creating the Conditions for Social Intrapreneurs to Thrive
How to create social innovation within companies in general and a case study on CEMEX´s way of promoting social innovation.

Unlocking Value: Alternative Fuels for Egypt's Cement Industry
How the Cement Industry could help meet Egypt´s Climate Change Targets.

The Social Ecosystem Dilemma - And How To Fix It
How can companies create shared values by overcoming systemic barriers and how does CEMEX does it.

Partnerships

 

Partnerships and Recognitions Map

At CEMEX, to fulfill our purpose, we foster transformational change within our Company and the countries in which we operate. By close collaboration with alliances, partners, and stakeholders, we ensure our social license to operate and shared value creation. We promote behavioral change by living by our Company’s values, as well as the universal principles of the UN Global Compact (UNGC), and integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) into our products and services.

We further strengthen community programs through our collaboration with people, local authorities, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Our more than 500 partnerships and strategic alliances for social impact worldwide have proven a key success factor in multiplying our positive impact on society. These collaborative alliances have enabled joint projects, best practices sharing and documentation, as well as pilots of socially innovative solutions throughout our different lines of action, contributing to SDG target 17.16.

Through our international partnerships we are accountable of our actions by annual reports, in order to verify compliance or advancements, we will continue to collaborate with these partnerships and generate further internal metrics and measurement exercises to provide specific targets and information on progress.

Some examples of our partnerships:

  • In 2015, CEMEX made a clear commitment to tackle the world’s greatest challenges and, in doing so, identified those SDG's that are more connected to our Company’s impacts, risks and opportunities. Following that, a prioritization exercise identified 11 SDGs to which CEMEX contributes directly. We then localized 5 priority goals in which we will provide a larger contribution.
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industry innovation and infrastructure
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Climate Action
    Life on land
    Our UNGC Letter
  • We are a member of the GRI Community and support the mission of GRI to empower decision makers everywhere, through GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards and its multi-stakeholder network, to take action towards a more sustainable economy and world.
  • CEMEX presides the UN Global Compact Network in Mexico. 
  • In 2019, we led Making Global Goals Local Business forum– Mexico, with the support of UN Global Compact members, through which over 800 participants shared best practices to collaborate and play a more active role in the achievement of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • In 2019, through our participation on the ARISE Global Board, we consolidated the ARISE Mexico National Network, which works to build cities’ disaster preparedness and prevention, considering resilience as key to sustainable development with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
  • We work with FSG on strengthening our alternative fuels ecosystem. 
  • We work with Ashoka, Mass Challenge, Make Sense through the CEMEX-TEC Award for Social Innovation. 
  • We work with WBCSD, Corporate Excellence, and Foretica through participation on case studies, congresses and clusters to share best practices.
  • We Preside RedEAmérica for the promotion of sustainable communities in Latin America and foster the sharing of best practices.
  • CEMEX, in conjunction with the Global Alliance for Youth (2019), has collectively committed to impact youth by:
    • Offering more than 200,000 first-job experiences.
    • Providing over 100,000 internships, trainings, and apprenticeships.
    • Fostering the employability capabilities of 65,000 youth by 2022 through educational training experiences on Digital Skills, Soft Skills, STEM, Career Advice and Entrepreneurship.

 

Learn more about CEMEX's position on SDGs here.

For more information please contact socialimpact@cemex.com.

 

Awards and Recognitions

 

Please see below some of the awards and recognitions we have been honored to receive around the globe.

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NSSGA 2021

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) provides annual recognition to member operations actively contributing to maintenance of the environment in and around their operations. In 2021, CEMEX USA aggregates operations earned twelve awards: seven Environmental Excellence Awards, three Excellence in Community Relations Awards, and two National Stars of Excellence Awards.


Responsible Companies Ranking 2021

The Responsible Companies Ranking distinguishes companies operating in the Polish market and characterized by their high quality of the corporate social responsibility management system. In 2021, CEMEX Poland took 2nd place in the industry category and 7th place in the general classification.


2021 WHC Global Award

In 2021, CEMEX Dominicana’s Biodiversity Action Plan was the winner in the Project Forest Award category of the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Global Awards. The project developed in the vicinity of the gypsum mine, in the southern part of the country, has been re-certified until 2022, highlighting the actions of the company and its care in this area of the country.


Mamforce Certificate

In 2021, CEMEX Croatia became the holder of the Mamforce Certificate, a standard that confirms the commitment of employers to create a working environment of equal opportunities for men and women. Through its human resource management model, as well as through its Collective Agreement, the company provides special support to employees with children and additional opportunities for career advancement and development.

Fortune Change the World 2020

Each year, Fortune publishes the Change the World List to celebrate companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and recognize how it can add value to business and society. In 2020, CEMEX was recognized for its efforts in social impact models through multi-sector collaboration in partnership with government and business (more than 20 alliances), as well as mobile hospitals able to be replicated globally in response to COVID-19.


The Corporate Conservation Leadership Award 2020

CEMEX was recognized with the Corporate Conservation Leadership Award in 2020, which is the most prestigious recognition given annually by the Wild Habitat Council (WHC) honoring the comprehensive achievement of companies in their biodiversity conservation efforts.

NSSGA 2019

The USA National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association provides annual recognition to member operations actively contributing to maintenance of the environment in and around their operations. In 2019, 2 of our operations were awarded the gold award (Gator Sand Mine and CEMEX Balcones Quarry). Three aggregate operations received the silver award and eight received the bronze award.


Best Regarded Companies 2019

This ranking was first launched in 2016 by Forbes. It recognizes the best 250 public companies, selected by 15,000 participants from 50 countries, based on Honesty, social conduct, employer, product or service performance. CEMEX was the 15th company.


Ramazzini & Carvalho Award 2019 for urban transformation resilience strategy and products and services for resilient societies

The award recognized CEMEX´s urban transformation resilience strategy and products and services that contribute to build resilience societies. This is the maximum recognition from the Association for Health and Safety and Civil Protection A.C. (ASEHPROC) for best performance in Health and Safety, Civil Protection and Disaster Management.


Best Sustainable Business 2019

The Mexican Stock Exchange has included CEMEX in their sustainability index comprising top performers in Corporate Governance, Social Responsibility and Environmental Care. This was the fourth recognition for CEMEX as the company with the highest overall sustainability credentials for 57 listed companies.

National Merit Award, Officer 2018

Organized by the Colombian Presidency, CEMEX Colombia was recognized for the prestigious National Merit Award, Great Officer degree, for the ex guerrilla soldiers reintegration program.

Responsible Employer 2017

The Croatian Chamber of Economy and the Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development granted CEMEX in Croatia the CSR Index award for responsible policies and practices in the work environment. The CRS Index ranks the voluntary efforts of Croatian companies in accordance with globally recognized practices. The Index’s methodology evaluates voluntary practices related to economic sustainability, corporate social responsibility, work environment, environmental protection, market relations, and community relations.


Fortune Change the World 2017

Each year, Fortune publishes the Change the World List to celebrate companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and recognize how it can add value to business and society. In 2017, CEMEX was recognized on the Economic Opportunity and Financial Inclusion impact segment for its inclusive business projects.


Green Frog Award 2017

The Green Frog Award, launched in 2000, is an annual recognition awarded by Deloitte Central Europe and other regions for the best sustainability and integrated reports. It is supported by the Global Reporting Initiative and the International Integrated Reporting Council.


CEMEX recognized for Sports Program 2017

The San Pedro Macoris Baseball association and the Sports Ministry acknowledged the contributions of CEMEX to national sports for 13 years through comprehensive programs including not only support for youth participation in sports, but also values, ethics, team work, self-esteem and dangers of controlled substances in order for youth to focus on healthy activities.


Industry Mover 2017

Since 1999, RobecoSAM a specialist in sustainable development performs a Corporate Sustainability Assessment, a yearly evaluation of sustainable development practices in the world. In 2017, CEMEX was classified on the Bronze Category, positioning the company between the 5-10% top performers in the industry, being awarded the Industry Mover recognition.


Achiever, purpose driven visionary 2017

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development celebrated the first edition of the Leading Women Awards. This Award recognized 10 women leaders worldwide for their work in gender equality and women and girl empowerment. In this first edition, 54 women were nominated and only 10 selected. Our Global Social Impact Director was honored with the award.

Fortune, Change the World 2015

Each year, Fortune publishes the Change the World List to celebrate companies and leaders that embrace corporate purpose and recognize how it can add value to business and society. In 2015, CEMEX was recognized on the Economic Opportunity and Financial Inclusion impact segment for its inclusive business projects.

Employer of the year award 2014

The People Management Association of the Philippines organize this annual award since 1977 to recognize outstanding organizations and individuals to help advance the people management profession in the country. CEMEX won for the Employer of the Year Category.

Socially responsible Business 2013

The Mexican Philanthropy Center (CEMEFI) and the Alliance for Social Responsibility in Mexico organize an annual ceremony to recognize all companies that have fulfilled the standards for their recognition on socially responsibility. By 2019, CEMEX had been recognized for 16 years.


Best Practices in Social Responsibility 2013

The American Chamber of Commerce in Dominican Republic founded the award in order to share best practices which can serve as an example to multiply positive action, between SMEs and large companies. The award was granted for the social responsibility best practices category.


Gold Quill Awards 2013

The Gold Quill Awards are the International Association of Business Communicators premier awards program recognizing excellence in the field of business communication. CEMEX received a MERIT Award on Issues Management and Crisis Communication.


Best practices in Volunteering 2013

The Mexican Philanthropy Center (CEMEFI), along with the Alliance for Social Responsibility in Mexico and the forum Empresa organize this annual price to recognize actions, programs, projects or processes that prove to contribute to the business success, social, economic and environmental sustainability. CEMEX won for the category of corporate volunteering.

Juscelino Kubistchek Award of Merit for Regional Development in Latin America and the Caribbean 2012

The Award was created by the Inter American Development Bank in 2009, it recognizes the contribution to the region’s development in two categories: economy and finance; and social, cultural, and scientific development. We were awarded with the special mention for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Environmental Responsibility Program of the Year in Europe 2011

A prestigious Stevie Award for our olive oil produced from a re-cultivated quarry. The Stevie Awards are business awards celebrated annually by the American Business Awards organization since 2002.

Corporate Citizen of the America's 2010

Presented by the Trust for the America's Organization of American States on a yearly basis, it recognizes companies that have initiated programs in the Americas to benefit the community where it operates, and whose actions can serve as a model to facilitate socially responsible practices and actions by other corporations. We were honored to receive the award on the category of Economic Opportunities.


World Business and Development Award 2010

Award for business from around the globe who apply inclusive business expertise to the worldwide efforts to end poverty. Hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce, International Business Leaders Forum and the United Nations Development Program.

UN Habitat Business Award 2009

The Habitat Business AWARD, from UN-Habitat, aims to recognize and publicize outstanding private sector achievements contributing to sustainable urbanization. We were honored to receive the award in the category of Affordable Housing Solutions.

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