Social aspects
Building a team of engaged people and a culture oriented towards innovation, collaboration, and empowerment are the key elements for Buzzi’s success.
Building a team of engaged people and a culture oriented towards innovation, collaboration, and empowerment are the key elements for Buzzi’s success.
We are a multiregional group that operates in territories with different and articulated needs. The “glocal” approach, which combines a global vision with that of local cultures, contribute to the growth of the Company.
Human resources have always been at the center of our philosophy: empowering people, giving them the chance to grow and bringing out their talents are pillars of the Company’s competitive development.
We are committed to create a safe working environment, in which different personal and cultural orientations are considered a resource, a basis of mutual enrichment and an element of growth.
The goal of being socially responsible passes through the application of strict rules of ethical behavior and the centrality of the person, both employees and people of local communities where our plants are located.
We give value to people
to create more value, together.
146 thousand
hours of training on safety (2024)
100%
Cement plants that have at least one relevant Stakeholder Engagement initiative (2024)
Health and safety
At Buzzi, we work with great commitment to ensure the safety of our people and our contractors…
Our people
Buzzi recognizes the centrality of people with the belief that its success depends above all on the commitment of each employee…
Stakeholder engagement
We recognize the importance of building relationships of trust based on mutual respect, active partnership, transparency, and long-term collaboration with our stakeholders…
Health and safety
In 2024, several key actions were implemented to strengthen H&S protocols at corporate and regional levels.
In 2024, several key actions were implemented to strengthen H&S protocols at corporate and regional levels.
At Buzzi, we work with great commitment to ensure the safety of our people and our contractors. We have developed organization and management systems with the aim of obtaining the highest standard of health and safety on the workplace, reducing the occurrence of accidents and occupational diseases.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
53%
Percentual reduction of injuries causing absence from work in 2024 compared to 2019
89%
Percentual reduction of frequency rate of injuries causing absence from work in 2024 compared to 2019
31%
Percentual reduction of frequency rate of all injuries (with and without absence of work) in 2024 compared to 2019
Our people
We promote personal and professional development of our people, their skills and expertise.
We promote personal and professional development of our people, their skills and expertise.
Buzzi is a company made up of people: the success of the entire Group depends largely on the commitment, motivation and sharing of values of individuals.
Based on the needs of the countries where the Company operates, we do training courses, enhance the skills learned in the workplace, and promote the assumption of increasing responsibilities, taking advantage of the interdisciplinary richness and the different geographies of the Group.
We adopt initiatives that contribute to improving the working conditions of our employees and supporting activities dedicated to our collaborators and their families.
The skills and expertise of our people, particularly from a technical point of view, are fundamental in the continuous growth and development of our company.
In every country in which we operate, we are committed to constantly enhancing the characteristics and skills of our people and offering professional growth opportunities to all employees.
Training activities are selected based on the needs emerging at country level. The main categories of activities are health and safety, environment, management systems, cement and concrete technology, project management, IT tools and foreign languages.
We constantly look for young undergraduates or newly graduates to include in our structure, and we work in partnership with university and leading research institutes to build specific training projects.
All our evaluations are based on merit. For this reason, throughout the selection process we exclude every possible element of discrimination, on grounds of gender, race, nationality, political and religious orientation, social condition. Candidates are chosen on the basis of criteria of professionalism and suitability, making use of adequate and consolidated tools and techniques in the selection process.
Our remuneration policy contributes to the goal of attracting, retaining, and motivating qualified people capable of building our competitive advantage.
The remuneration system, linked to the context of each reference market context, is performance-oriented and is aligned with business strategies, sustainability goals and main shareholders’ interests.
Our total compensation system can provide, in addition to fixed wages, variable wages typically linked to performance, cash bonuses, benefits such as health insurance, parenting support initiatives, educational incentives, paid volunteering days, hourly flexibility and smart working, supplementary pension funds; all in a physical work environment that offers guarantees on professional health and safety.
Initiatives for Our people
- Family Friendly Company: supporting parenthood and inclusion
Through its “Family Friendly Company” initiative, Buzzi Unicem supports employees during parenthood with economic and organizational measures: bonuses, return-to-work programs, and a “Family Friend” contact person. The goal is to fight Italy’s declining birth rate and promote equal opportunities for mothers and fathers, aligning with the company’s broader commitment to inclusion and work-life balance.
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- Female Mentoring Program: more leadership and inclusion in cement sector
Cimento Nacional’s Female Mentoring promotes women leadership in the cement industry. In 2024, eight mentors guided 50 women through six months of workshops, one-on-one sessions, and motivational talks. The program continues in 2025 with new content and a growing community, reinforcing the company’s commitment to inclusion and professional development.
- Master TagCem: second edition successfully concluded
The second edition of the Master TagCem's program, developed by Buzzi Unicem and Politecnico di Torino, came to a close in June. Over two years, ten participants explored cement and concrete production, presenting innovative projects and gaining valuable experience. On June 3, diplomas were awarded at the Lingotto campus, marking the start of their new roles across Buzzi Unicem’s sites and departments.
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Stakeholder engagement
Our approach is to favor medium-long term initiatives and projects with stakeholders, developing opportunities of mutual growth and enrichment
Our approach is to favor medium-long term initiatives and projects with stakeholders, developing opportunities of mutual growth and enrichment
We recognize the importance of building relationships of trust based on mutual respect, active partnership, transparency, and long-term collaboration with our stakeholders. The purpose of the engagement activities is to ease interactions between the Company and its stakeholders so they can become opportunities of mutual growth and enrichment while at the same time helping to reduce any misunderstandings. Creating relationships of trust with stakeholders means dedicating the time required to get to know them, understand their expectations and concerns, listen to their requests, provide responses, and encourage their involvement in the life of our Company.
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
Stakeholder engagement projects
- Jazz and industry meet at AREA907
On Sunday, June 22nd, AREA907, located inside the Buzzi Unicem plant in Trino, welcomed around 100 visitors during the Monfrà Jazz Fest. The John Birks Orchestra’s lively performance accompanied unique guided tours of the Buzzi company museum, where music “interacted” with machines and historical voices. This original experience highlighted the cultural potential of Buzzi’s corporate museum.
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- Cimento Nacional uses sports to drive social change
Cimento Nacional promotes sport as a tool for inclusion and empowerment in local communities. Originating in Sete Lagoas, the initiative now involves about 1,200 people across Brazil. With football, volleyball, capoeira, and functional training, the project supports children, youth, and women, thanks to Brazil’s Sports Incentive Law, which funds social development.Read more
- Unical engages the community at Frabbichi Abbalti Fair
On April 13th, Unical joined the first edition of Frabbichi Abbalti in Alta Gallura, a traveling fair which hosted over 6,000 visitors. Through guided tours and discussions, the company showcased its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, strengthening ties with the local community in a day of discovery, dialogue, and cultural exchange.Read more
- Faz Bem Conhecer: Cimento Nacional opens its doors to the community
Cimento Nacional’s "Faz Bem Conhecer" program strengthens ties with employees and local communities through guided tours, interactive activities, and educational events. Focused on sustainability, inclusion, and transparency, the initiative welcomed over 800 visitors in 2024, including students, residents, and employees’ families, engaging them on safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility.Read more
- Deuna cement plant: open day on mining and training
On August, the Dyckerhoff cement plant in Deuna hosted the Open-Pit Mine Open Day and the Training Open Day. More than 2,200 visitors had a chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes of a cement plant. This year's focus was on the issues of sustainability of open-pit mining and revegetation of the mining area, as well as the continuing education and training programs offered at the site.
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- Stockertown hosts “Take our daughters and sons to work” Day
Buzzi Unicem USA’s Stockertown Plant welcomed young visitors for “Take our daughters and sons to work" Day, showcasing plant operations and career opportunities. Kids toured equipment, observed demonstrations, and enjoyed hands-on activities like flying drones, painting cement crafts, and engaging with reptiles. Managers and supervisors highlighted departmental roles and fostering a connection to the industry in which they operate.
- Dyckerhoff participated in the J.P. Morgan Company Run in Frankfurt
87 Dyckerhoff colleagues from all over Germany ran a total of 5.6 km through the center of Frankfurt during the charity race J.P. Morgan Company Run. The event combined sports and solidarity, strengthening the company's team spirit.
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- 'Miniature of History', Dyckerhoff Polska cooperates with the local community
Dyckerhoff Polska, in cooperation with the Municipality of Nowiny, took part to the realization of the ‘Miniature of History - Chamber of Memory’, not only dedicated to the history of Nowiny Cement Plant, but also to the commemoration of the local community, by collecting artifacts, photographs and audio-visual materials.
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