The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has awarded four CEMEX projects across the US and Mexico for excellence in corporate conservation in the categories of Awareness and Community Engagement, Desert, Formal Learning and Training. The recognitions were unveiled during the WHC Conservation Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The projects recognised at the awards were:
- Student environmental education at the “Caliza y Arcilla” site in Tamuín, Mexico.
- Desert habitat restoration at Cerro Jardín, Xoyatla, and Coayuca in Atotonilco, Mexico.
- Environmental Training at Cemex’s regional office in Alabama, USA.
- Formal environmental education program at Cemex’s quarrying operations in Center Hill, Florida, USA.
According to CEMEX, these projects demonstrate the company’s efforts to positively impact nature through conservation, restoration and enhancement as well as its commitment to making a positive and lasting impact in communities worldwide. CEMEX aims to empower its workers, suppliers, customers and communities with comprehensive learning and training opportunities in environmental sustainability, encouraging active participation and contribution toward a nature-positive future.
