CEMEX Donates U.S.$1M to Earthquake Relief Effort
September 11 2017 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that
it would provide the equivalent of U.S.$1 million in building
materials for reconstruction efforts in states affected by the
tragic earthquake registered in southern Mexico on September 7,
2017.
CEMEX in Mexico has an operational and commercial presence in
the affected states, and fortunately, all of the company’s
employees are safe from harm.
In addition, CEMEX has initiated the following humanitarian
initiatives:
- Supply of basic goods in the affected
communities, including food, cleaning, and hygienic items
- Establishment of a fund to receive
voluntary donations from CEMEX’s personnel worldwide
- Activation of a CEMEX volunteer program
to aid the affected states
- Vehicle mobilization to support the
transportation of people and heavy machinery for debris
removal
- Expansion of social self-construction
programs focused on providing dignified housing to low-income
families
- Provision of certain commercial
benefits to support those affected by this natural tragedy.
“It is once again time for us to show our solidarity with the
people of Mexico. Faced with this natural tragedy, we embrace our
responsibility to support our fellow citizens,” said Fernando A.
Gonzalez, CEO of CEMEX. “We can all join in this great effort to
overcome adversity.”
CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides
high-quality products and reliable services to customers and
communities in more than 50 countries. CEMEX has a rich history of
improving the well-being of those it serves through innovative
building solutions, efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote
a sustainable future. For more information on CEMEX, please visit:
www.cemex.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and
information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties,
and assumptions. CEMEX assumes no obligation to update or correct
the information contained in this press release.
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