SUSTAINABILITY
We work to materialize a better future
At Grupo Calidra, we integrate the experience of producing and distributing lime and its derivatives for over 115 years in Mexico, Latin America, and the United States.
We are leaders in the research and innovation of lime and its derivatives, bringing the competitive advantages of this versatile material to different industries and solutions that improve people's quality of life.
Sustainability
Our Sustainability Model is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals to ensure its transversality (or comprehensive integration).
Sustainability Model
Calidra
SUSTAINABILITY
We are convinced and committed to developing a sustainable and competitive business management system to achieve economic, social, and environmental balance.
Therefore, we manufacture calcium hydroxides, oxides, and carbonates under the highest standards of sustainable production. We develop efficient processes that enable greater resource utilization to achieve the goal of being carbon neutral.
Get to know more details in our Annual Sustainability Report.
CALIDRA CULTURE
At Calidra, we create essential solutions for society: from improving agricultural soils and producing staple foods like tortillas to building homes.
It's a work culture centered on people, connected by a mission and vision to be the most competitive and leading company in the Americas.
BUSINESS INTEGRITY
Calidra has a corporate governance system that safeguards the company's stability, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring value creation for all stakeholders, considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
Through the Boards of Directors, shareholders and board members contribute their experience and diverse perspectives to achieve the correct direction and promote a culture of ethics and compliance.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
We are a team of over 2,700 employees from various backgrounds and regions, convinced that diversity enriches us and drives a culture of respect. We prioritize our employees' safety, well-being, quality of life, and their mental and physical health.
We believe in continuous training and promote development opportunities so that every employee can grow their talent both professionally and personally.
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
At Calidra, we are committed to operating with integrity and business ethics.
As a good neighbor, we seek long-term relationships built on trust, and we always favor dialogue.
We articulate our social investment through a strategy that allows us to maximize benefits alongside local initiatives to address the specific needs of each location. For every operation, we identify social investment projects that improve quality of life and address key community needs.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
At Calidra, we efficiently integrate production processes using state-of-the-art processes and equipment to achieve the highest standards for environmental care and energy efficiency.
We promote the incorporation of the best environmental management practices, including the adoption of international benchmark standards and the achievement of associated external certifications.
SUSTAINABLE MODELS & PRODUCTS
We drive innovation within the company for the development of new lime-derived products that meet customer needs.
We aim for new products to have positive environmental and social impacts, placing special emphasis on products that reduce our customers' environmental footprint by technically assisting them in using our products to mitigate their emissions.