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In 2022, we transformed our Gender Equality Policy into a Diversity and Inclusion Policy, reflecting our commitment to encourage an inclusive and diverse environment in which everyone feels included, respected, and empowered to make decisions.
Included in our seven Sustainability Strategy Goals is Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 Gender Equality.
| 2023 | Women | Men | Total | ||||
| Work Category | Menos a 30 años | De 30 a 50 años | Mayor a 50 años | Menos a 30 años | De 30 a 50 años | Mayor a 50 años | |
| Operational | 2,019 | 1,820 | 491 | 2,338 | 2,535 | 553 | 9,756.00 |
| 20.69% | 18.66% | 5.03% | 23.96% | 25.98% | 5.67% | 100.00% | |
| Operating - Regulatory | 201 | 381 | 33 | 163 | 515 | 89 | 1,382.00 |
| 14.54% | 27.57% | 2.39% | 11.79% | 37.26% | 6.44% | 100.00% | |
| Tactical | 16 | 100 | 11 | 15 | 149 | 40 | 331.00 |
| 4.83% | 30.21% | 3.32% | 4.53% | 45.02% | 12.08% | 100.00% | |
| Strategic | 0 | 26.19% | 1.59% | 0.00% | 41.27% | 30.95% | 100.00% |
| 2023 | Women | Total | ||
| Work Category | <30 years | 30 & 50 years | >50 years | |
| Operational | 2,019 | 1,820 | 491 | 4,330 |
| 20.69% | 18.66% | 5.03% | 44% | |
| Operating - Regulatory | 201 | 381 | 33 | 615 |
| 14.54% | 27.57% | 2.39% | 45% | |
| Tactical | 16 | 100 | 11 | 127 |
| 4.83% | 30.21% | 3.32% | 38% | |
| Strategic | 0% | 26.19% | 1.59% | 28% |
| 2023 | Men | Total | ||
| Work Category | <30 years | 30 & 50 years | >50 years | |
| Operational | 2,338 | 2,535 | 553 | 5,426 |
| 23.96% | 25.98% | 5.67% | 56% | |
| Operating - Regulatory | 163 | 515 | 89 | 767 |
| 11.79% | 37.26% | 6.44% | 55% | |
| Tactical | 15 | 149 | 40 | 204 |
| 4.53% | 45.02% | 12.08% | 62% | |
| Strategic | 0% | 41.27% | 30.95% | 72% |
Ratio of base salary and remuneration of women compared to men
As part of our commitment to gender equality, we calculated the ratio of women’s base salary compared to that of men, so that we can focus our efforts on closing the salary gap.
3rd place among Merco’s Best Food Companies that Attract and Retain Talent in Mexico
21st globally among Merco’s Top 100 Best Companies that Attract and Retain Talent in Mexico
WEPs (ONU)
In 2022, we adhered to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) of the United Nations (UN), whose objective is to encourage companies to promote gender equality and to empower women in the workplace, the market, and communities.
Mexico City Pact for Equal Treatment (Gran Acuerdo por el Trato Igualitario CDMX)
By signing this agreement, we have committed to equal treatment in Mexico City. We know that by joining efforts, we can create more spaces that are free from discrimination, and that encourage more participation and best practices in workplace inclusion.
7th place among Merco’s Top 100 Responsible Companies 2023 in the Internal, Customer, and Society Sphere
During 2023, we provided 295,084 hours of training to 100% of our workforce in all our locations (plants, distribution centers, corporate offices, sales routes, and stores). We invested more than $18.3 million pesos in programs to develop technical skills, regulations and leadership, sustainability, among others.
2,161 employees received sustainability-related training.
Several areas were studied:
1. Environmental issues and impacts
2. Complete waste management
3. Environmental procedures
4. Energy planning
+8,630 employees received training in ethics and anticorruption, which is equal to 17,858 hours of training.
We reduced accident-related days lost by 3.96% in comparison with 2022
The accident rate for 2023 was 0.60%
All of our plants have the distinction of being Safe and Healthy Work Environments (ELSSA).
As part of our occupational health and safety management system, the Environmental Control, Health and Safety (CASH) area has a culture of prevention, protecting the integrity of our people, and ensuring the continuation of the business
In our operating areas, we have medical personnel who conduct inspections to identify any unsafe conditions and to prevent accidents from occurring. The areas included are offices, yards, service areas, warehouses, operating areas, etc.
80 employees and their families who work in the state of Guerrero, and who were impacted by Hurricane Otis, received help in the form of care packages, vaccines, and cash donations so they could rebuild their homes. Everyone kept their job.
El 100% conservó su empleo.
ISO 45001 Certification - Occupational Health and Safety
Our Helados Nestlé® plant, located in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, received ISO 45001 certification. This certification verifies the standards of the system to prevent work-related accidents and injuries, as well as the culture of prevention and control of risks to plant personnel, in both the occupational health and safety areas.
Through this initiative, we provide members of the organization with information on healthy habits, sponsoring activities on how to protect health and prevent diseases.
280 man-hours of training in physical health matters
467 man-hours of training in mental health matters
1,630 man-hours of training in financial health matters
+4,000 MiDocOnline downloads
+8,000 medical appointments by CASH*
+1,500 vaccines administered** against tetanus, influenza, Covid, hepatitis, and pneumococcal disease
*Locations: Monte Pelvoux Corporate, La Marquesa Corporate, San Bartolo Corporate, Herdez® México Industrial Complex, Duque de Herdez® Industrial Complex, Herdez Del Fuerte Los Mochis Industrial Complex, Planta San Luis Potosí Av. Industrias, Retail Stores, Helados Nestlé® Plant.
**The vaccines administered varied from location to location, depending on their availability in the Public Healthcare System.
Community
79 million pesos of social investments in 2023, equal to 2.4% of net income.
GOULA 2023 award: “Best community and/or social development project”
This program helps young people and communities pursue a promising future through activities that improve their knowledge about nutrition, physical activity, and children staying in school.
8,235 infantes beneficiados en los municipios de Teoloyucan y Zumpango con pláticas nutricionales.
School program
State of Mexico
60% of the children assessed have a normal nutritional status. 37% are overweight or obese, and the remaining 3% are underweight, so it is of utmost importance to continue working with the population to opt for a healthy lifestyle.
8,235 children in the municipalities of Teoloyucan and Zumpango benefited from nutritional talks
6,921 students received nutritional assessments
Fundación Herdez® celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2023. Over these years of its history and commitment to investigate, preserve, and distribute Mexican gastronomy, it has also taken food to vulnerable populations, or people impacted by natural disasters, while supporting food education with the Plato del Bien Comer at tastings and workshops.
Thanks to our partnership with the BAMX Network, in 2023, we delivered 1,031.7 tons of food to 85,217 people, through 49 food banks.
Unidos por Acapulco
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Grupo Herdez® and La Costeña®, together with Sanfer®, combined efforts and created the Unidos por Acapulco (Together for Acapulco) initiative, donating of 35,000 care packages comprised of food, medications, water, and hygiene and cleaning products to help 104,000 people.
Community Cafeterias in Guerrero
During the first days of the emergency caused by Hurricane Otis, 764.2 tons of food were sent to the Mexican Red Cross, Cáritas Mexicana, Fundación Walmart, and Fundación Origen, in Guerrero, to prepare food at different community cafeterias, feeding more than 60,000 people.
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