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Mexinol: A Private Sector Champion for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

via Business Wire

Pacifico Mexinol (“Mexinol”) joins the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) to reaffirm its commitment of opposing and addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in all of its forms.

One in three women experiences gender-based violence in her lifetime, according to United Nations data, highlighting the urgent need for sustained action across all sectors. Mexinol and its parent company, Transition Industries, believe that the private sector can and must make a difference through ongoing awareness, training, and community strengthening programs.

In 2024, Mexinol began implementing its Gender-Based Violence Risk Management Plan, which establishes commitments and provides guidance on how the company will prevent GBVH in its workplace, as well as promote and advocate for its elimination in the communities of Ahome, where the Net Zero methanol plant will soon begin construction and is expected to be operational by 2029.

Mexinol's collaboration with the Ahome Women's Secretariat, civil society groups, NGOs, and local social service providers has resulted in more than 30 training sessions for over 400 members of the local community. These actions have strengthened the capacity to identify, prevent, and address gender-based violence, while also fostering the creation of support networks and safe spaces for women and their families.

For Lucero Gastelum, Head of Community and Gender at Mexinol, eradicating GBVH is the ultimate goal. “To achieve this, we must learn to identify each of its manifestations, act decisively, and know where we can go for help. This is not a one-day task; it requires consistency and a daily commitment. Only in this way will we be able to build truly healthy, violence-free communities.”

Mexinol’s other actions include the implementation of a gender-inclusive procurement policy; gender expert due diligence of all Company plans and policies; mandatory GBVH and gender equality and inclusion training for all workers; ensuring gender-appropriate personal protective gear; contractual obligations and a code of conduct for all contractors and third parties; independent human rights evaluations; and a zero-tolerance policy for GBVH in the workplace.

Karin Nunan, Transition Industries Global Director of Corporate Affairs, said: “At both Transition Industries and Mexinol we are firmly guided by our ethics and policies, including our Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy, and we believe that everyone has the right to live and work free from discrimination, violence and harassment. Mexinol’s ongoing GBVH training and awareness programs, forums, and partnerships throughout Ahome exemplify our commitment to gender equity as a universal human right.”

At Mexinol, we believe that progress only makes sense if it is responsible. This project was born with a clear commitment: we respect everyone we interact with, care about the communities in which we operate, promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, and support a culture based on trust.

If you would like more information about our programs or how your company can commit to the eradication of violence against women and GBVH in all its forms, please reach out to: contacto@pacifico-mexinol.com.

If you or a loved one are a victim of gender-based violence or harassment in the USA, call 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-656-HOPE for help. In Mexico call 911 or 079.

ABOUT TRANSITION INDUSTRIES

Transition Industries LLC, based in Houston, Texas, is a developer of world-scale, net-zero carbon emissions methanol and hydrogen projects in North America to address climate change and promote environmental and social sustainability. For additional information about Pacifico Mexinol or Transition Industries, email inquiries@transitionind.com.

"This is not a one-day task; it requires consistency and a daily commitment. Only in this way will we be able to build truly healthy, violence-free communities." - Lucero Gastelum, Mexinol's Community and Gender Manager

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