Grupo Argos enters top 5 of Incluye 2025 ranking for inclusion strategy

Grupo Argos has been ranked in the top 5 of the Incluye 2025 Ranking, a regional assessment of maturity in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies across Latin America. This accolade highlights the company's ongoing commitment to creating diverse and inclusive work environments. The recognition affirms the embedding of these principles into its organizational culture and business strategy.

The Incluye 2025 Ranking assesses the maturity level of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in organizations across various sectors in Latin America. Grupo Argos, a Colombian holding company, secured this top 5 spot through its comprehensive talent strategy, which positions diversity as a competitive edge for sustainable growth.

Lina Valencia, Talent Manager at Grupo Argos, stated: “We have strengthened diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars for developing our talent and ensuring business sustainability. This recognition validates the work we have been doing to build environments where people can contribute from their authenticity and develop their full potential.”

Key achievements include over 2,230 employees participating in DEI training programs, totaling more than 10,150 hours in the past year. This has bolstered both organizational and individual capabilities. Furthermore, women now hold 32% of leadership positions, increasing their presence in key roles.

Since 2021, the Multiplicadores de Diversidad program has trained over 250 staff members as change agents, fostering equitable practices throughout the organization. These initiatives have earned international acclaim, including Forbes listings for top companies in diverse talent and leadership, as well as inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for progress in gender equity and transparency.

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Illustration depicting the launch of Folha and FGV's 2025 Diversity in Companies study, showing diverse Brazilian executives and charts on inclusion progress and top management gaps.
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Folha and FGV launch 2025 Diversity in Companies study

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Folha and FGV's Center for Financial Studies launched on Wednesday (17) the second edition of the survey on diversity in Brazilian companies, examining gender, race, and age inclusion in publicly traded firms. The study shows subtle improvements in female and Black, Brown, and Indigenous participation but warns of persistent inequalities in top management and diversity washing practices. Drawing from CVM data for 2024, the report highlights 20 leading DEI companies and notes data omissions by 85 firms.

Complementing the Folha-FGV analysis of company data, the Datafolha survey—part of the 2025 Diversity in Companies study—shows 71% of Brazilian employees view racial/ethnic and gender diversity as very important, up from 2024. Released Dec. 16, it highlights positive policy views but gaps in training and leadership representation, naming standout leaders and firms.

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Cementos Argos has launched a new concrete production line in Santa Marta, with a capacity of 55 cubic meters per hour and over 10,000 cubic meters monthly. This expansion builds on the April 2024 investment that increased the plant's capacity by 20%, addressing urban growth in Colombia's Caribbean region.

Valle del Cauca earned first place in Colombia Líder's National Education Challenge, in the category for special departments 1 and 2. The award recognizes initiatives in pedagogical innovation and rural entrepreneurship. Governor Dilian Francisca Toro hailed the achievement as a collective effort by students and teachers.

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The Colombian company Shalom, specializing in Christmas hampers, is solidifying its role in the multimillion-dollar end-of-year business. For 2025, it projects billing over 1.2 billion pesos and jobs for more than 40,000 peasants. Its expansion includes diversification and ambitious long-term goals.

Valle del Cauca is undergoing a deep economic transformation driven by micro, small, and medium enterprises (mipymes), technology adoption, and leadership in artificial intelligence. According to the Cali Chamber of Commerce, 99.6% of businesses are mipymes generating employment and diversifying sectors like commerce and agribusiness. The Business Rhythm Survey shows optimism for the second half of 2025, with 49.6% expecting sales increases.

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Mexican textile company Grupo Martex has increased its production by 66%, reaching 100,000 daily t-shirts, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The expansion meets demand for 5 million jerseys for the tournament featuring 48 national teams. The firm invested $35 million in its Irapuato, Guanajuato plant.

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