Message from our Coordinator

Dear stakeholders,

In the challenging landscape we face, where volatility and uncertainty set the context for the long run, we became even more convinced of the necessary evolution we had to make. 2021 was the scenario in which we were able to show our strength and aspirational character, encouraging us to embrace the transformation with a new approach while continuing to drive the exploration of investment opportunities aligned with global trends of the present and future.

We have taken concrete steps towards the transformation we pursue as a Group, guided by our purpose: “Create a more sustainable and prosperous world by building business ecosystems.” This reflects our commitment to being agents of change, generating initiatives that lessen the environmental impact and provide value for our society.

With the adhesion of Proeza, Metalsa, and Citrofrut to the UN Global Compact, we are committing to align ourselves with the Ten Universal Principles on Human Rights, Labor Standards, Environment, and Anti-corruption. Thus, making a more significant contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We stand together, honoring our history, communities, and future generations.

In addition, some of our main highlights are achieving our first global Code of Conduct training and being recognized with the highest score in the Corporate Integrity ranking, published by Expansión magazine. Our Donations Committee was renewed, seeking to institutionalize the Group’s social responsibility process. We introduced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, making our openness to different ideas and experiences visible from each one’s individuality.

Also, in alignment with the World Economic Forum Principles, we developed a common framework among our companies, ensuring sustainability remains at the core of our efforts. Furthermore, our sustainability vision, “Inspiring people for a better world,” will encompass the impact we strive to make.

Taking words into action, Proeza and its companies have committed to undergo Materiality Assessments in 2022, defining social, environmental, and governance targets for 2030, including our pledge to Net Zero by 2050. Additionally, we are expanding our Enterprise Risk Management processes to map ESG risks seeking ways to transform challenges into opportunities.

We are preparing to release our Corporate Sustainability Guideline, which will embed sustainable principles into our cultural and investment practices, enabling the fulfillment of Proeza Group’s purpose. Training will be provided to board members and organizational leaders, as well as awareness campaigns across the whole Group, empowering functional impact. At the same time, we will ensure that our governance bodies provide oversight and steer our sustainability efforts.

I want to thank all of you, our stakeholders, for the confidence you have granted us. I feel very optimistic about the course we have embarked on. We have a clear path that will lead us to contribute to building the better world we all envision.

Leopoldo Cedillo
Proeza Co.

About Communication of Progress – United Nations


This report contains our performance in the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and considers a reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2021, and it aims to communicate our progress on four fundamental issues: Human Rights, Labor Rights, Environment, and Anticorruption.

We are glad to be part of this initiative, where we engage in an exercise of further transparency with our stakeholders, destined to show our efforts and make this information accessible to all of them. It is also in our interest that our reports are verified and audited by external agents as we gain maturity in this process.

At Proeza, we are optimistic about what lies ahead, reaffirming our contribution to the sustainable development goals, ensuring the well-being of present and future generations. In the following pages, you will find our initiatives, projects, and actions implemented during 2021.

Responsible Director:


Leopoldo Cedillo,
Proeza Co.

Publication date: September 2022

Report coverage period:
January – December 2021

Offices


405 Avenida Constitución, Col. Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México.

Diffusion


UN Global Compact Website & Proeza internal and external communication channels: Proeza Group website, email, intranet, and social media.

Further detail about the commitment made by our two platforms, Citrofrut and Metalsa, can be found in their sustainability reports, published on their respective UN Global Compact profile and websites:

www.citrofrut.com/sustainability.php

www.metalsa.com/sustainability

Global Compact Management Model followed by Proeza


Proeza presents its first Communication on Progress. We abide by the United Nations Global Compact Management Model and the Sustainable Development Goals as a reference framework to achieve this objective. These have guided us on how to implement and measure the Ten Principles in its four aspects: Human Rights, Labor Standards, Environment, and Anticorruption. At the same time, these tools have facilitated the understanding of our commitments, the identification of risks, and new business opportunities.

It is important to emphasize that our company is in an evolutionary process in terms of its sustainability management, and it is executing a Materiality Assessment guided by the Leadership Team, strongly considering its stakeholders. The result will be the basis for defining our material aspects, allowing us to focus on priorities regarding our economic, governance, social and environmental performance.

In the future, Proeza will present its Materiality Matrix, and its Sustainability Report will adhere to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) methodology in alignment with the UN Global Compact and the SDGs.