Progreso, a leader in construction and industrial solutions, strengthens its position as a benchmark for quality and innovation through important international certifications.
These accreditations reflect the company’s commitment to excellence in its products and services, as well as its focus on sustainability and transparency.
The calcium hydroxide produced at Planta San Miguel, Horcalsa, received the prestigious FSSC 22000 certification, granted by the British Standards Institution.
This distinction recognizes the high food safety standards applied in the production of hydrated lime for industrial use, particularly for sugar mills.
The FSSC 22000 certification integrates the ISO 22000:2018 and ISO TS 22002-1:2009 standards, positioning Horcalsa as a pioneer in Central America in complying with these stringent regulations.
This achievement, initiated in 2019 and delayed by the pandemic, reinforces Progreso’s commitment to quality and safety in its processes.
Progreso: Governance as a Pillar for Sustainability
Ethical governance is another key pillar at Progreso. The company’s various business units (Electronova, Econova, MFA Rocafuerte, Construfácil, Sacos del Atlántico, Agreca, and Mixto Listo) recently renewed their ISO 37001, certification, focused on preventing and managing bribery practices.
This standard, promoted by the World Compliance Association, ensures that Progreso maintains a robust internal framework to prevent irregularities and strengthen transparency. The evaluation process included rigorous audits to ensure compliance with the Anti-Bribery Management System requirements.
This achievement not only reflects Progreso’s commitment to business ethics, but also positions it as a model of integrity in the region.
Sustainability is also a priority at Progreso. Mixto Listo, its business unit specializing in concrete, became the first Guatemalan company to receive the Responsible Sourcing Certification awarded by the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC).
This certification, achieved at five plants, recognizes the responsible management of concrete as a sustainable building material. The award highlights Mixto Listo’s efforts to promote practices that contribute to a safer and more enduring future.
This achievement underscores Progreso’s ability to integrate innovation and sustainability into its operations, offering solutions that combine efficiency with environmental responsibility.
With these certifications, Progreso demonstrates that business success is not at odds with social and environmental commitment. These reflect a strategy centered on quality, innovation, and transparency, strengthening its reputation as the preferred supplier.
With Horcalsa leading in food safety, Mixto Listo setting sustainability standards, and a robust anti-bribery system, Progreso is synonymous with industrial excellence. These initiatives not only benefit its customers but also ensure the sustainable development of communities.
With its focus on quality, sustainability, and ethics, Progreso reaffirms its leadership as a strategic partner for the transformation of the industry in the region, solidifying its sustainability pillars: Preferred Employer, Preferred Supplier, Environmental Leader, and Responsible Citizen.
