Peñoles - Sustainable Development Report 2020

In 2020, we received or maintained the following awards:

In sustainability and social responsibility

Since its creation, Peñoles has been listed in the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) Sustainability Index now Total Mexico ESG.
We were selected to be part of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index of the London Stock Exchange for the fifth year in a row.
Socially Responsible Company (ESR) for the 19th consecutive year, from the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Cemefi).
Fourth place in the Corporate Social Responsibility ranking by the Sonora Mining Cluster.
Fifteenth Communication on Progress of the United Nations Global Compact, of which we have been signing members since 2005.

In Environment

Certification as a Green Office to Peñoles’ Environmental Health Unit and Industrias Magnelec, granted by the Coahuila Ministry of Environment.
Clean Industry Certificate, awarded by the National Environmental Audit Program of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (Profepa) for Tizapa, Bismark and Bermejillo units; another six await certification.

In Safety and Health

Sanitary Safety distinction from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), certifying that all of our workplaces are safe sites and have the protocols and trained personnel necessary to avoid or mitigate contagion of the coronavirus.
Safe Company certification by the Ministry of Labor and Social Planning to eight of our plants.
Silver Helmet distinction by the Mexican Mining Chamber (Camimex) to El Roble mining unit (Velardeña).

In Ethics

We maintained Good Delivery conflict-free recertification for the entire precious metals supply chain from the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
Ethics and Values in the Industry award for the 15th consecutive year, awarded by the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (Concamin).
Second place in the “Ethical business philosophy” category and eleventh in the 30 Most Ethical Companies 2020 ranking, both by Fortune magazine.
Included in the IC500 Index of companies committed to integrity, which have zero-tolerance policies toward corruption and bribery by the magazine Expansión.

ASSOCIATIONS

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Related to products
International Zinc Association (IZA)
The Silver Institute
Latin American Association of Refractory Producers (Alafar)
Related to the type of business and operation
Mexican Mining Chamber (Camimex)
National Association of the Chemical Industry (ANIQ)
Coahuila Energy Cluster
National Manufacturing industry Chamber (Canacintra)
Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (AMANAC)

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Related to sustainability
Mexican Chapter of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development belonging to the Business Coordinating Council (CESPEDES)
Inter-American Network of Foundations and Business Actions for Grassroots Development (RedEAmérica)
United Way
United Nations Global Compact
Instituto Mexicano para la Excelencia Educativa Excelduc, A.C.
Fundación Educar Uno: Alianza Somos el Cambio, A.C.
Fundación ProEmpleo, A.C.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
UNAM Foundation (FUNAM)
Association of Applied Research and Technological Development (ADIAT)
World Environment Center (WEC)
Colorado Cleantech Challenge
Center for Leadership Ethics (University of Arizona)
Ethisphere’s Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA)
Mujeres WIM de México, A.C.
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
Club Santos Laguna, S.A. de C.V.
Some of our employees participate in the activities of the following associations
Business Coordinating Council (CCE)
Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Cemefi)
Confederation of Industrial Chambers (Concamin)
Confederation of Mexican Employers (Coparmex)
Mexican Chapter of the World Energy Council
Professional organizations
Mexican Wind Energy Association (AMDEE)
Association of Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Geologists of Mexico (AIMMGM)
Mexican Institute of Financial Executives (IMEF)

Stockpile detail, Milpillas mine