The Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía AC (Cemefi) and the Alianza por la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (AliaRSE) are celebrating two decades of promoting CSR in Mexico and Latin America, a fruitful endeavor evidenced by companies like Airequipos del Centro, which received the ESR 2020 award in the SME category. This recognition is reserved for companies that demonstrate internal and external social responsibility, supporting their employees and contributing positively to the environment.

Airequipos del Centro, based in Guanajuato and specializing in pneumatic equipment distribution for over 42 years, exemplifies this commitment. The company prudently manages client resources and values supplier relationships built on trust and open communication. They set achievable goals, earning respect and loyalty from their employees. Airequipos del Centro invests in staff training on safety and first aid, supported by CRESTCAP of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS). Moreover, they provide nutritional plans and recreational activities to enhance employee well-being.

In fostering healthy workplace dynamics, Airequipos del Centro has implemented a code of ethics that underpins their corporate culture of social responsibility. This ethical framework ensures adherence to human values and guides decision-making with transparency, impacting not only their operations but also the broader community and environment.

Committed to excellence, Airequipos del Centro actively seeks business opportunities and maintains strategic affiliations with the Chamber of the Transformation Industry (CANACINTRA) and the Guanajuato Automotive Cluster (CLAUGTO). They support recent graduates and interns, offering them valuable career opportunities.

The company also engages in social investments, donations, volunteering, and supports programs focused on education, culture, and healthcare. Beneficiaries include institutions like Lluvia Temprana AC, Centro de Desarrollo Indigenous Loyola AC, and La joy de los Niños IAP, reflecting their dedication to the youth of Mexico and Guanajuato.

In terms of environmental stewardship, Airequipos del Centro promotes resource efficiency through digital processes, reducing paper and ink consumption. They offer eco-friendly solutions such as condensate separation to minimize environmental impact.

Airequipos del Centro’s commitment to anti-corruption measures, continuous improvement, respectful publicity, and stakeholder satisfaction culminated in their receipt of the ESR 2020 award in the SME category. This achievement not only highlights their perseverance in pursuing human and environmental objectives but also underscores their resilience during the challenges posed by COVID-19.