•   18th March
 

Nexa, an ESG company and its role in times of uncertainty

 

The situation caused by the pandemic has meant a new scenario for Nexa, which works every day to build a mining company of the future, where social issues are a fundamental aspect in order to have an increasingly close, transparent and constructive relationship with society.
 

In order to provide participants with interactive and dynamic access, the 12th International Congress of Prospectors and Explorers (proEXPLO 2021) launches its application.

This way, Nexa has refocused its vision on three important pillars: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) whose interpretation focuses on a more holistic approach.

"The importance of the environmental pillar is unquestionable for the sector, but with the arrival of the coronavirus in Peru, all our efforts and energies have been oriented towards a single objective, the health and safety of our employees, contractors and communities," says Ricardo Porto, CEO of Nexa Peru.

In fact, the company formed crisis committees with members of all its units to ensure compliance with the action and prevention plan, optimizing its response capacity and becoming the first mining company to approve the Plan of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of COVID-19 with the Ministry of Energy and Mines.

Nexa also made important donations, such as 12 mechanical ventilators and 400 oxygen cylinders for health centers in the country. In addition to implementing a telehealth project with ultrasound stations for the regions of Ica, Pasco and Ancash.

They also delivered more than 11,000 food baskets for vulnerable families in their areas of influence, 38,000 masks for health personnel in Ica, and other biosafety materials for health personnel and police officers in Ica and Pasco. In the latter region, community surveillance committees were created in conjunction with the communities.

In parallel, the company continued with other social projects such as educational networks, dual Training, Afforestation, Strengthening the management and conservation of vicuñas, sheep chain, improved kitchens, among others.

It is important to note that, in this process, the support of "Somos Todos" volunteers, which is a Nexa's program that aims to contribute to this social transformation, has been fundamental.

 
 
proEXPLO 2021: Mineral Resources for a Sustainable Future
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