The ESR Distinction is a recognition awarded annually in Mexico by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Cemefi) and AliaRSE (Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility).
It accredits the company before employees, investors, clients, authorities, and society in general, for voluntarily and publicly committing to socially responsible management as part of its culture and business strategy. While the ESR distinction is not the only tool that exists to recognize corporate social responsibility strategies in Mexico, it does enjoy the greatest recognition at the business, governmental, and academic levels.
The distinction is not a CSR certification because it is not an audit process. It is a self-assessment process covering various areas of the company.
All legally established companies operating in Mexico, regardless of size or sector, can participate to obtain the distinction, such as:
- big companies
- Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
- Value Chain (SME Suppliers)
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Today, the benefits of being a socially responsible company are many:
- CommercialIncrease sales by differentiating your products and services from the competition, anticipate trends, and facilitate access to global markets.
- Labor & inmigrationIt facilitates the recruitment of top-level personnel and the retention of talent, generates long-term relationships with staff, and aligns individual expectations with company objectives.
- LegalIt improves the understanding of legal requirements and demands of regulators and reduces the pressure from oversight agencies.
- FinanceIt increases shareholder confidence, improves risk perception, facilitates access to financing, facilitates obtaining strategic partners and attracting investments.
- ReputationIt improves the public image in front of its stakeholders and increases customer loyalty.
The ESR Distinction is not a one-time commitment; it must be renewed year after year to maintain the culture of corporate responsibility.
How to obtain the ESR certification?
Obtaining the ESR Distinction is based on a self-assessment process, documented by the company and verified by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Cemefi). It is based on four areas of corporate social responsibility:
- Quality of life in the company
- Corporate Ethic.
- Company's connection with the community
- Care and preservation of the environment
To learn more about the certification and how to register, you can visit the website https://www.cemefi.org/esr/ for guidance.
En GDI since 2011 We have this distinction ESRFor the past 10 years, the company has been fulfilling its four fundamental pillars, developing a set of initiatives in recycling and waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and the development of garments with recyclable material.
We have 10 years of experience, During this time, we have made a commitment not only internally to our employees, but also externally to our clients, suppliers, and, most importantly, the environment. We have met and will continue to meet this distinction for many more years; it is a commitmentIt is something that distinguishes us and something we value every day.