Cementos Progreso

Cementos Progreso is a Guatemalan company that has been in operations for 120 years. Throughout its history it has striven to be an excellent corporate citizen aiming at capturing economic, social and environmental values to achieve sustainability, through the implementation of a set of strong values and principles. Cementos Progreso is characterized by its modern industrial process, its high environmental standards and the respect towards the communities in which it operates. It has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Guatemala and Central America by the Best Place to Work Institute, as one of the 128 most ethical companies in the world by the Ethisphere Institute and as a company of excellence on workplace health and safety by the British Safety Council. Cementos Progreso has contributed to the social and economic development of Guatemala though its corporate social responsibility commitment, its philanthropic work and the production of quality and innovative products and building solutions. The Company considers the human element key for achieving sustainable development. Cementos Progreso is committed to the 100,000 Strong in the AmericasInnovation Fund to support the creation of more institutional capacity that would allow Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to thrive and be more prosperous societies.