Overview
- SwissCham, led by Karina Lerma, reaffirmed Swiss businesses’ commitment to responsible investment, innovation and sustainable development in Mexico.
- Holcim’s Escuela Mexicana de la Construcción has reached about 40,000 people in the past decade through partnerships with UAM, UNAM, BUAP, Universidad de Colima and TecNM Acapulco, with CONOCER/SEP‑recognized certifications.
- The company says certified workers typically see income gains of roughly 10–15%, with rising participation by women and many graduates becoming contractors or entrepreneurs.
- Holcim reports advances in low‑carbon practices by using biomass and construction waste in a circular model and by installing solar panels to cut emissions.
- Company‑reported figures cite seven cement plants, seven waste‑management platforms, more than 70 concrete plants, 39 distribution centers and over 1,200 points of sale in Mexico, supporting around 5,000 direct and more than 80,000 indirect jobs.