CEMEX Expands Reach of Its Social Strategy to at Least 15 Million People
May 19 2016 - 6:00PM
Business Wire
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that,
by the year 2020, it expects to improve the quality of life of at
least 15 million people through programs and value models that
transform global challenges into opportunities that generate
positive social impact. This increases the scope and goals of
CEMEX’s social programs by approximately 5 million people from the
target publicized in September 2015.
Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals announced in
September 2015, CEMEX has 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. Thus far, all of these initiatives have
enabled 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 expanded our goal to at
least 15 million of beneficiaries by 2020,” said Fernando A.
Gonzalez, CEO 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.”
To learn more about the company’s sustainability efforts, as
well as its high-impact social strategy, please read CEMEX’s 2015
Sustainable Development Report, available online at:
http://www.cemex.com/SustainableDevelopment/files/CemexSustainableDevelopmentReport2015.pdf
CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high
quality products and reliable service to customers and communities
in more than 50 countries. Celebrating its 110th anniversary, CEMEX
has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves
through innovative building solutions, efficiency advancements, and
efforts to promote a sustainable future.
For more information on CEMEX, please visit: www.cemex.com
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