Pacasmayo, a leading company in the provision of construction solutions, consolidates its position as the only Peruvian cement company in the world. Dow Jones MILA 2022, managing to maintain its position for four consecutive years since joining in 2019. This index measures the development of corporate actions in environmental, social and corporate governance matters.
Thanks to its high level of performance in the building materials, Pacasmayo ranked seventh overall with an average of score of 79/100 in S&P's 2022 Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, improving its score with respect to the previous year.
It is important to note that the cement company has undergone a permanent improvement process, aligned always at your pillars of sustainability. In 2019 it obtained 59 points and this 2022 it managed to raise 20 points, thus evidencing the effort in its corporate actions, which were evaluated under highly rigorous criteria.
“At Pacasmayo, sustainability is not only a commitment we have as a company, but it is part of the DNA of the business. Entering this recognized index is undoubtedly a great achievement for all members of the Pacasmayo family. In addition, maintaining our position for the fourth consecutive year is a reflection of the hard work of our teams, who ensure that our actions are aligned with the development of the industry in order to build the future we dream of, a more sustainable one. said Claudia Bustamante, Pacasmayo's Sustainability and Investor Relations Manager.
For 65 years, the company has been working in favor of sustainability across the business through a clear strategy based on five pillars: «we act with integrity, we are our customers» best ally, we cultivate extraordinary talent, we grow with our communities, and we operate responsibly".
These have guided the company's teams to carry out actions with a positive impact on society and the environment, This has allowed them, in addition to obtaining good results, to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for another year.
"At Pacasmayo we are convinced that sustainability is effective if it is transversal to the business and aligned with the corporate culture. From there, we generate pillars that are instilled and promoted throughout the company, being present in every product, project or innovation we carry out to continue creating shared value with our customers, consumers and stakeholders. For example, last year we launched the EcoSaco, a packaging qIt is fully integrated into the concrete mix and does not generate waste, We estimate that almost 16 million bags of cement could no longer be discarded in the market in the first year of operation.”concluded Bustamante.
It should be noted that this report highlights good practices in the environmental, social and governance areas within the world's leading companies, being the main indicator of a remarkable performance and the implementation of high-impact initiatives throughout the year.
