Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride month. Pride is a movement that celebrates sexual diversity. For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people it is also a way of peacefully protesting discrimination and violence. It promotes their dignity, equal rights, self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues they face.

Across the globe, various events have been held as a way of recognising the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world. Parades have been a prominent feature of Pride month, and there have been many street parties, community events, poetry readings, public speaking, street festivals and educational sessions all of which were covered by mainstream media and attracting millions of participants.

At Cemex, we foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. By actively promoting an inclusive workplace culture, Cemex creates an environment where every voice is valued, every perspective is heard, and every individual feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our workforce represents a wide range of backgrounds and identities, which enables us to better understand and cater to the needs of our diverse customer base. Our global policies protect the right of every employee to feel respected and valued, and to learn, grow and develop. While our strategy is global, we aim for our initiatives to meet local needs across our operations.

Over 100 executives from every region participate in local diversity committees, which are responsible for co-creating local DEI initiatives that reflect local challenges and existing practices. Our comprehensive DEI program sets the direction and helps us track the impact we intend to make in our community. By propelling a work environment where differences are celebrated, Cemex drives innovation through diverse perspectives and accelerates growth by establishing industry best practices.

We strongly believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, where everyone feels safe and empowered, leads to a more engaged and motivated workforce.  At Cemex we believe that in a world of possibilities, embracing diversity helps us to build a better future.