It isn’t just the UK which tries to work with nature on sites, CEMEX Dominican Republic has collaborated with Birdlife International and Grupo Jaragua since 2013 to work on a Biodiversity Action Plans. Some great projects have been established that boosted sustainability in the Gypsum mine in Las Salinas.

Some include the conservation of rock iguanas (see photo), the restoration of the Lemba River, and the monitoring and conservation of the bird populations.

“It is a very small operation that is remote and in a very vulnerable area. Talking about conservation amid economic constraints is always a challenge. The community’s support was fundamental through the education of schools near the mine along with reforestation and orchards projects for the locals,” said Dania Heredia Ramirez, Legal & Sustainability Director for the cluster DR, PR, HAI.

This plan “is a demonstration that operating, and conservation are activities that can coexist when they are legitimately believed in.”  This biodiversity program connects and strengthens the company’s relationship and engagement with the community and key stakeholders.

Being aware of the environmental situations around us, we can always empower and provide time and resources to carry out these activities and, for sure, be part of the business.