SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras - September 23, 2019 - (Newswire.com)
Cementos Argos continues strengthening by corroborating its commitment as a contributor to the development and sustainable growth of the countries and territories where it operates. Today it was recognized with FUNDAHRSE CSR Seal awarded by the Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility in Honduras (Fundación Hondureña de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial - FUNDAHRSE), which annually highlights those companies that integrate responsible actions in their business model.
“This recognition makes us feel proud and confident to continue the efforts deploying best practices focused in adding value to society, the environment and the company, while contributing to sustainable development of the country,” said Gustavo Uribe – General Manager of Cementos Argos in Honduras.
The seal was created by FUNDAHRSE in 2007 to fulfil more than 200 indicators through seven fundamental subjects that are considered as the key management of social responsibility: Governance, Human Rights, Labor Practices, Environment, Fair Operation Practices, Consumer Affairs, Community Participation and Development.
“For Cementos Argos it is a privilege to be recognized as a reliable, transparent and socially responsible company, which is the result of our actions that benefit the country and its people,” said Camilo Restrepo – Vice president Caribbean and Central American Region.
Argos in Honduras:
A company with more than 38 years in the Honduran cement market that, through its cement plant, its two grinding stations and a national dispatch center, is a source of direct and indirect job positions for more than 2,500 Hondurans. Argos has directly contributed to the country’s development through relevant infrastructure projects such as the construction of the CA-5 Highway, the Second Peripheral Ring of San Pedro Sula, the new building of the Honduran Central Bank, the South Highway and repairing works at the El Cajón Hydroelectric Dam, among others.
Over the years, Argos Honduras has invested more than 48 million lempiras in social, economic and environmental support programs to benefit its neighboring communities. Its flagship program, Healthy Floors, has succeeded in replacing more than 54,900 m2 of dirt floors with concrete floors, providing a healthy and quality lifestyle to more than 8,600 individuals from 36 different communities in 6 departments.
Information to the press:
Sofía Pereira, Corporate Communications Coordinator | sofia.pereira@argos.co
www.honduras.argos.co
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Original Source: Cementos Argos Receives the Corporate Social Responsibility Seal in Honduras
