Sustainability

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Sustainable businesses are resilient
and create economic value, healthy
ecosystems, and strong communities.

We create value by:

Promoting quality
of life of our staff
and their families

Creating a robust
value chain

Protecting the
environment

sustainable development
of the communities where
we operate

Sustainability framework


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Our sustainability key objectives are to reduce the negative environmental impacts of the company, improve the condition of the communities where we operate and address our stakeholders’ concerns and requirements.

To ensure that those objectives are met, we put in place a sustainability framework overseen by:

Metalsa’s Leadership Team: Sets the tone at the top regarding the importance of sustainability and supports the integration of sustainability into the business strategy.

Sustainability Committee: Helps develop and ensure the sustainability strategy’s execution and accountability. It comprises representatives of different company areas and meets regularly to assess progress.

Sustainability Business Units Teams: Implements initiatives and programs aligned to the sustainability strategy and helps to create a sustainability culture.

We use this framework to implement our strategy according to Proeza’s Sustainability Guidelines.

Sustainability strategy

Our sustainability strategy is based on three pillars:

Environmental
sustainability

Sustainable
design process
and performance

Social
sustainability

In 2019 we carried out a materiality assessment based on the following methodology.

Quantitative analysis

qualitative analysis

consultation

We also have a sustainability model that guides our efforts.

Materiality assessment


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This assessment allowed us to identify the sustainability priorities of our company and stakeholders.

Our stakeholders


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We aim to maintain open and honest communication with all the stakeholders and listen to and address their key concerns. In 2021 we carried out 10,428 surveys for employees and suppliers, the meetings and conferences we held throughout the year, and our financial and non-financial reporting.

Employees & their families

Proeza Shareholders

Suppliers

Community

Customers

Key concerns

  • Organizational culture

  • Work conditions

  • Equal opportunities for women

  • Diversity and inclusion

  • Wellbeing

  • More frequent communications

  • Up to date relevant information

  • Supplier development

  • Contract conditions

  • Work opportunities for young people

  • Community health and wellbeing

  • Community investment and development programs

  • Contract terms

  • Sustainability credentials

Metalsa’s initiatives

  • Work environment surveys

  • Day care services

  • Social and sports events

  • Diversity and inclusion programs

  • KPIs website

  • Regular conference calls

  • Supplier development programs

  • Contacts update

  • Connection with local businesses

  • Community and social responsibility programs

  • Equal opportunity programs

  • Sustainability strategies

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  • Sustainability strategies

Sustainability initiatives

and external frameworks


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We are aligned with the most relevant sustainability frameworks to ensure that our efforts meet the highest standards. In 2021, we became members of the largest corporate responsibility initiative, The UN Global Compact, and thus, we strengthened our commitment to social, labor, and environmental rights and its ten principles.

In 2021 we also undertook the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating that assessed our performance in Ethics, Environment, Responsible Procurement, Labor, and Human Rights topics. The Ecovadis Scorecard provided us with essential insights on the way forward to improve our sustainability.



Metalsa is in the top 28% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles industry in the Environmental topic

Metalsa has been awarded a Bronze medal as a recognition of our Sustainability Performance

We participated in the CDP Climate Change and Water Security assessments. Our D Climate Change Assessment rating was lower than the North American regional average (C). However, we are already making progress in some of the areas assessed. In 2021, we worked on establishing better environmental governance and strengthen our emissions measuring process. Regarding the Water Security Assessment, Metalsa’s rating was C was lower than the North American regional average (B-), and we will continue our work on water policies, targets, and governance.