CEMEX Expands Reach of Its Social Strategy to at Least 15 Million People
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.
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