building a better future - Cemex

In 2011, CEMEX continued its support of the population
affected in 2010 by Hurricane Alex through the Construimos
Juntos Nuevo León program. In alliance with the governments
of 10 municipalities and the state government of
Nuevo León, CEMEX provided volunteers and packets of
building materials to 200 displaced families, who were able
to build their new homes themselves. CEMEX also donated
500 tons of cement for use in the 13 PCS established in
Nuevo León. Overall, Construimos Juntos has provided support
to more than 3,771 families in 15 municipalities who
have suffered from the impacts of Hurricane Alex.
supporting community
infrastructure and education
In addition to addressing the immediate housing needs of
the communities where we operate, CEMEX is committed to
bolstering communities’ fundamental capacities for longterm
self-sustenance and upward mobility. We assist with
the improvement of local infrastructure, educational facilities,
and cultural institutions to support community health,
social cohesion, and opportunities for economic advancement.
CEMEX-TEC: for the development of sustainable communities
An estimated 87% of Mexican homes are constructed by
a mason or a family member having no formal training in
construction—a clear indication of the need for construction
skills development in the Mexican economy. To address this
issue, CEMEX and Tecnológico de Monterrey—the Monterrey
Institute of Technology (TEC) have collaborated to establish
extensive educational programming in the area of sustainable
construction. This partnership, CEMEX-TEC, has developed
three key initiatives:
• The CEMEX-TEC Construction School program focuses
on developing students’ skills and capacities in self-construction
and in the construction industry, with the goal
of stimulating the creation of micro businesses in the
construction sector. By 2015, CEMEX-TEC has the potential
to offer 1,800 technical courses through the Construction
School, benefiting 52,000 students, with program coverage
extended to 27 Mexican states.
• The CEMEX-TEC Transforming Communities Award,
granted annually to support research projects and initiatives
focused on sustainable development throughout
Mexico. Projects on topics such as economic growth, large
scale adoption and implementation of technology, social
cohesiveness of communities, and preservation of natural
resources are all considered for the award.
• The CEMEX-Tec Development of Sustainable Communities
Research Chair, which explores the creation and
implementation of sustainable development strategies in
different communities throughout Mexico. The CEMEX-TEC
Sustainability Research Chair focuses on a number of issues
and sustainability indicators, including the following:
• Urban regeneration
• Environmental quality
• Economic development
• Technological development
• Social, political, and cultural development
• Citizenship
Water treatment plant donated in Colombia
Infrastructural damage and inadequate public services can
pose serious risks to the health and safety of communities.
Such was the case in Payandé, Colombia, a small town
outside of the nation’s capital where, prior to 2011, local
residents did not have access to clean drinking water. With
operations in the neighboring community of Caracolita,
CEMEX took action to solve this problem with the donation
of a water treatment plant in early 2011. The facility will
provide clean drinking water to 3,800 people in the town of
Payandé and will help to protect the health of the broader
community.
“Building the Future” Foundation in the Czech Republic
With worldwide operations, CEMEX must adapt to a host of
different cultures, geographies, and challenges among its
host communities.
In 2011, CEMEX launched a regional “Building the Future”
Foundation initiative in the Czech Republic, to support
communities that periodically suffer from serious floods. If
and when flooding does occur, CEMEX will be available to
provide financial assistance for response efforts.
Additional resources
> Patrimonio Hoy
> CEMEX-TEC
> CEMEX-TEC Sustainability Research
Cathedra
2011 winners of the Transforming
Communities Award
In 2011, the first place Transforming Communities Award
was presented to a research team proposing the development
of social housing for abandoned elderly people living
in low-income areas where instances of crime and conflict
are high. The proposed solution would enable a more socially
active community with better local economic development,
safer public spaces, and accessibility to all people.
For more information, visit www.cdcs.com.mx/en/premio_
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