CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Sustainability Activities

A fundamental part of the strategy and philosophy of Grupo Carso is the Social Responsibility. This is the reason why more than 25 years ago we started to work on our goal to link the business experience with the social activity through the Carlos Slim Foundation, created in 1986 under the name Asociación Carso, A.C.

Additionally, companies in the three divisions of the Group have environmental initiatives, social and outreach activities with stakeholders, in line with the programs of the Foundation and with corporate values.

Environmental Initiatives

In November 2009 the Carso Verde Committee was formed, including among other companies Condumex, Carso Infraestructura y Construcción and Grupo Sanborns. Its objective is to reduce the environmental impacts of processes and promote a culture of caring for our environment among all the employees.

During 2012 the retail division continued with its energy saving measures in Sanborns through the installation of solar panels and rain water recuperation. It also implemented various replacement programs such as: more efficient lighting, centralized refrigeration equipment, update-art compressors and waterless urinals. To promote the care and rational use of energy, air conditioning controls were implemented, training courses were provided to the maintenance personnel and legends were placed on switches and electronic equipment at Sears.

Condumex Group obtained the CSR award in most of its sectors (cables, automotive, IEM, turnkey projects), as well as the Clean Industry Certificate and ISO 14001. High Performance Teams were created, working together with CIDEC and the Ecological Enhancement Group. Awareness programs were designed and environmental products and ecological processes were developed, taking advantage of the resources in a better way and reducing pollution. Examples include: solvent recovery, waste treatment, environmental reels for cables, photovoltaic solar systems, cables that comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) guidelines and LED lights.

Carso Infraestructura y Construcción has an Environmental Management System through which controls and monitors its construction activities. During 2012 this division obtained the CSR award and carried out initiatives for energy and water saving -considering awareness campaigns for contractors and subcontractors- as well as the 1st “Pilo-ton” for collection and recycling of batteries. One of the most important programs was the rescue and relocation of wildlife, including the relocation of native species and reforestation and restoration of impacted sites.

Outreach activities with stakeholders

Grupo Carso considers that support for human capital formation and educational activities are a priority for the country’s growth. Therefore the company maintains education initiatives at various levels:

The Center for the Study of the History of Mexico Carso (CEHM) aims to recover printed works and documentaries relating to the history of Mexico from the colonial era to the present. These copies may be consulted by national and foreign researchers and the general public as well.

Carso Training Centers started operations in 2001, fulfilling a social need by giving free training to the general public, teaching basic and advanced courses in electrical installations in residential and commercial low voltage.

The Carso Research and Development Center (CIDEC) is responsible for creating new products, processes, materials, embedded software and environmental management systems, quality, manufacturing and technology in areas such as metallurgy, telecommunications and energy.

In February 2013 Condumex sponsored the Panteras UP high school students from the Universidad Panamericana in their preparation for the FIRST Robotic Competition (FRC) in Irving, Texas, USA. In this robotics competition –which brings together students from around the world- the Panteras UP team became the first Mexican team to play in the final of a regional tournament and won the “Engineering Inspiration Award” and an invitation to participate in the world championship.

Each year Grupo Condumex, CICSA and Grupo Sanborns sponsor Digital Scholarships in collaboration with the Carlos Slim Foundation, providing computers and internet services to students in elementary, middle and high school. Additionally, with the support of the Telmex Foundation, annual scholarships are given to students with top high performance.

Social initiatives

Through corporate volunteering, both CICSA and Grupo Condumex maintained links with the Ministry of Health through the State Commission for Sanitary Risks. In communities close to the operations, both companies were involved in annual campaigns for prevention and control of medical conditions, in addition to providing basic guidelines for self-care in collaboration with the Instituto Carlos Slim de la Salud.

As usual, Grupo Sanborns continued with the monthly donation of food cases to various civil and religious institutions to supplement the diet of children, women and seniors. Additionally, a percentage of sales generated in the Festival Gourmet at the restaurants was allocated to an association, which is different every year. In Sanborns various aid programs were carried out for organizations such as: Un Kilo de Ayuda, Doctor Sonrisas and the Chespirito Foundation among others.

As part of the recovery program for buildings, in 2012 Sanborns opened a restaurant in the Casa de los Condes de Xala, eighteenth century building situated in the historic center of Mexico City, which was restored and adapted for the enjoyment of future generations.

Lastly, through the Mexican Confederation of Organizations in Favour of People with Disabilities (CONFE) Multiple Assistance Center (MAC), YMCA and DIF, Grupo Sanborns kept giving opportunities and hiring people with disabilities in the Sanborns restaurants and stores.

For more information and detail about sustainability activities please visit:

Fundación Carlos Slim Report (In Spanish only)
www.carlosslim.com/pdf/
reporte_fcs_agosto2012.pdf

Carso Medio Ambiente (In Spanish only)
www.carso.com.mx/ES/Folleto%20informativo/
GCARSO_reporte_ambiental_2010.pdf

Social Responsibility in the Annual Report
of Grupo Sanborns S.A.B de C.V.

www.gsanborns.com.mx

Environmental Report Carso Infraestructura y Construcción 2012 (In Spanish only)
www.ccicsa.com.mx/Documents/RptMedioAmbiente.pdf