CEMEX expand scope of social strategy
Company extends goals of its social programmes to reach at least 15 million people
CEMEX have announced that by the year 2020, they expect to improve the quality of life of at least 15 million people through programmes and value models that transform global challenges into opportunities that generate positive social impact.
This increases the scope and goals of CEMEX’s social programmes by approximately 5 million people from the target publicized by the company in September 2015.
Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, also announced in September 2015, CEMEX have actively participated in the creation of opportunities through social and inclusive businesses, the development of sustainable communities, and the empowerment of women and young people. To date, these initiatives have allowed CEMEX to benefit more than 9.7 million people.
‘At CEMEX, we know it is crucial to create opportunities in the communities in which we operate. Thus, we have expanded our goal to at least 15 million beneficiaries by 2020,’ said Fernando A. Gonzalez, chief executive officer of CEMEX.
‘Thanks to the success of our high-impact social initiatives, we provide our communities with the tools and skills needed to achieve economic security in today’s society, and position them for success over the years to come.’
