Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. has been named a Socially Responsible Corporation (ESR) for 2008. The designation was announced in a ceremony by Jorge Villalobos, president of the Mexican Center for Philanthropy, A.C. (CEMEFI). The recognition confirms that the company meets the established standards in the strategic area of corporate social responsibility.

      The acknowledgements were awarded to the glass containers, flat glass, corporate offices and clínica Vitro, business units and support centers for Vitro that presented proof of compliance with the established indicators in the areas of corporate social responsibility.

      Through this distinction all Vitro companies will be able to use the ESR Distinction for one year (renewable) in its corporate image, advertising, installations, vehicles and products, among other media, for the purpose of its interested audiences to recognize and evaluate for themselves our collective commitment to responsible management.

      “We are proud to receive the Socially Responsible Company Distinction as it endorses the social and environmental orientation that Vitro has practiced since its founding in 1909, inclusive in advance of the Social Security Institutions of Mexico,” said Vitro CEO Federico Sada.

      “This national recognition motivates us to continue working for our people, our community and our environment for the benefit of future generations and sustainable development.”

      He added that the accumulation of initiatives implemented over the past 100 years in different areas, such as glass recycling, wildlife and nature conservation, the promotion of culture and art, support for education and social development were adequate for the CEMEFI to consider the existence of sufficient merit, according to the established guidelines set by the institution, in the area of corporate social responsibility.

      To date Vitro counts among its most important initiatives in social responsibility:

      •The Glass Museum.

      •Clínica Vitro.

      •Vitro Club.

      •Vitro Park El Manzano.

      •The Collection Workshop.

      •Support to its workers for the acquiring of housing mortgages.

      •The ANSPAC volunteer group.

      •The Foundation Pro-National History Museum.

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