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Cementos Argos included in the DJSI for the third consecutive year
11 September 2015Colombia: The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) has selected Cementos Argos one of the three most sustainable cement companies in the world. For the third consecutive year, the company was included in the World and Emerging Markets Indices.
For the economic dimension, Argos obtained the highest score in the industry, nearly doubling its average score. It was also the best-placed company for aspects such as transparency, compliance and conduct, risk management and supply chain. For the social dimension, it got the best score for human capital development and social reporting. Finally, for the environmental dimension, it scored best in biodiversity, water-related risks and international production standards.
"This recognition truly reflects Argos' spirit. The conviction of doing work that is carried out comprehensively and delicately in order to find a balance between social, economic and environmental aspects and, through our efforts, taking the lead in building a better society in the countries in which we operate," said Jorge Mario Velásquez, Cementos Argos' CEO.