At Argos we believe that sustainability means creating value for both society and for the Company itself, which is why we uphold a Sustainability Strategy, which sets out our framework for action as well as the 3 pillars that define the action plans for achieving our objective.
At Argos, we manage sustainability based on an overarching strategic framework that includes our sustainability strategy, materiality analysis, integrated risk management system, work plans and goals. For more information, please click here →
All our actions are aimed at creating added value for both society and for the Company as a whole, making it possible to turn dreams into reality, thereby driving development and transforming lives through:
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We are convinced that in order to build a sustainable future we must transform the present through our individual actions. That is why we empower each of our stakeholders in their role as agents of change.
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We believe in the importance of building relationships with our stakeholders, where dialogue, transparency and the collective construction of common goals and achievements shall lead us towards a brighter future.
We know that sustainability is based on good resource management practices, which is why we work to close cycles and reduce our environmental impact.
We believe in the importance of building relationships with our stakeholders, where dialogue, transparency and the collective construction of common goals and achievements shall lead us towards a brighter future.
We know that sustainability is based on good resource management practices, which is why we work to close cycles and reduce our environmental impact.
We are convinced that in order to build a sustainable future we must transform the present through our individual actions. That is why we empower each of our stakeholders in their role as agents of change.
With our Environmental Management System, we are firmly committed to reducing emissions so as to improve air quality, this together with our sustainable construction, responsible use of water and biodiversity initiatives as well as reusing and/or recycling waste
We create sustainable value through conscious and responsible production and the continuous improvement of our processes.
We are aware of the importance of what we do and its effect on economic growth and the social well-being of all those parts of the world where we operate, while recognizing the impact that this type of activity can have on our natural capital.
This is why, by upholding our environmental management system we are focusing on continuous improvement and creating sustainable value for our Company, our value chain and other stakeholders by offering products and services with the highest standards so as to contribute to solving our environmental problems.
Based on the hierarchy of impact mitigation, risk identification and control, and increasing the potential for opportunities, we are focusing our efforts on the following 5 work fronts:
We are embracing climate change in an innovative manner, as both a challenge and an opportunity for our direct operations and their value chain. That is why we are committed to mitigating direct and indirect CO2 emissions and to creating necessary capabilities for adapting to their impacts. We aim to further the competitiveness and resilient growth of both our Company and its stakeholders.
Reducing net specific CO2 emissions
We are committed to reducing our emissions through different initiatives aimed at obtaining greater efficiency in terms of our processes, while helping to improve air quality in all those locations where we operate. That is why we are focusing on measuring, controlling and reducing specific and diffuse particulate matter (dust) emissions, as well as sulfur oxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
We are committed to the responsible use of vital services such as water and biodiversity, which are so necessary for our society, our ecosystems, our operations and our value supply chain. By identifying and managing significant risks and impacts and taking advantage of opportunities in all those parts of the world where we are present.
Over the coming years, we shall become the agents of a profound transformation of our construction industry, which shall allow us to offer our customers a portfolio of innovative and sustainable products and solutions. To achieve this goal, we shall become our customers' best allies in the construction of sustainable housing and infrastructure.
Revenues from sustainable products
We are helping to close the cycle of resource use by using the waste or by-products produced by other industries as alternative raw materials or fuels, thereby providing a sustainable solution to the problem of how to dispose of these. We are also focusing on preventing, reducing, reusing and recycling our waste. For this purpose, we have we established collaborative partnerships with authorities, companies and communities.
Over the coming years, we shall become the agents of a profound transformation of our construction industry, which shall allow us to offer our customers a portfolio of innovative and sustainable products and solutions. To achieve this goal, we shall become our customers' best allies in the construction of sustainable housing and infrastructure.
Revenues from sustainable products
We are committed to reducing our emissions through different initiatives aimed at obtaining greater efficiency in terms of our processes, while helping to improve air quality in all those locations where we operate. That is why we are focusing on measuring, controlling and reducing specific and diffuse particulate matter (dust) emissions, as well as sulfur oxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
We are embracing climate change in an innovative manner, as both a challenge and an opportunity for our direct operations and their value chain. That is why we are committed to mitigating direct and indirect CO2 emissions and to creating necessary capabilities for adapting to their impacts. We aim to further the competitiveness and resilient growth of both our Company and its stakeholderst.
Reducing net specific CO2 emissions
We are committed to the responsible use of vital services such as water and biodiversity, which are so necessary for our society, our ecosystems, our operations and our value supply chain. By identifying and managing significant risks and impacts and taking advantage of opportunities in all those parts of the world where we are present.
We are helping to close the cycle of resource use by using the waste or by-products produced by other industries as alternative raw materials or fuels, thereby providing a sustainable solution to the problem of how to dispose of these. We are also focusing on preventing, reducing, reusing and recycling our waste. For this purpose, we have we established collaborative partnerships with authorities, companies and communities.
We create value by contributing to the development of society through:
SDG 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
SDG 1.4.1 Contribute to the increase in the proportion of the population living in households with access to basic services.
Community engagement strategy
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Building trust-based relationships through fluid and transparent dialog
satisfaction in priority communities by 2030
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Acting responsibly with regard to our operations, respecting and promoting human rights.
risk to the community by 2030
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Generating development opportunities for driving growth in all those parts of the world where we are present.
resource leveraging by 2030
630.000 people benefited by our social investment programs by 2030
Building trust-based relationships through fluid and transparent dialog
satisfaction in priority communities by 2030
reiterative complaints by 2030
Acting responsibly with regard to our operations, respecting and promoting human rights.
risk to the community by 2030
% operations carrying high and critical risks of impacting communities by 2030
Generating development opportunities for driving growth in all those parts of the world where we are present.
resource leveraging by 2030
630.000 people benefited by our social investment programs by 2030
Leadership and accountability
We share our vision regarding occupational health and safety by ensuring that we all understand, all take responsibility for and are all empowered to achieve and sustain our “Zero” goal.
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We share our vision regarding occupational health and safety by ensuring that we all understand, all take responsibility for and are all empowered to achieve and sustain our “Zero” goal.
Our goal is to:
- Eliminate serious injuries to our employees and contractors by 2025*
*According to the established scope and definition.
We strive to ensure that everyone is made aware of the risks posed and apply control measures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.
Our goal is to:
- Reduce total injuries by 50%*
*Baseline for 2019
- Reduce occupational illnesses by 30%.
We strive to ensure that everyone is made aware of the risks posed and apply control measures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.
Our goal is to:
Reduce total injuries by n 50%*
*Baseline for 2019
- Reduce occupational illnesses by 30%.
We inspire our work teams to choose to work in a safe and healthy manner, applying, understanding and being aware of the consequences of complying or failing to comply with the proper performance of their functions.
Our goal is to:
- Introduce one successful impact project per region per year*.
*The impact of which relates to improvements obtained with our IFLT (Total Injury Frequency Rates), absenteeism due to GI (General Illness), high-risk situations and occupational illness.
We share our vision regarding occupational health and safety by ensuring that we all understand, all take responsibility for and are all empowered to achieve and sustain our “Zero” goal.
Our goal is to:
- Eliminate serious injuries to our employees and contractors by 2025*
*According to the established scope and definition.
We strive to ensure that everyone is made aware of the risks posed and apply control measures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.
Our goal is to:
Reduce total injuries by n 50%*
*Baseline for 2019
- Reduce occupational illnesses by 30%.
We strive to ensure that everyone is made aware of the risks posed and apply control measures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.
Our goal is to:
Reduce total injuries by n 50%*
*Baseline for 2019
- Reduce occupational illnesses by 30%.
We inspire our work teams to choose to work in a safe and healthy manner, applying, understanding and being aware of the consequences of complying or failing to comply with the proper performance of their functions.
Our goal is to:
- Introduce one successful impact project per region per year*.
*The impact of which relates to improvements obtained with our IFLT (Total Injury Frequency Rates), absenteeism due to GI (General Illness), high-risk situations and occupational illness.
