As part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, Votorantim Cimentos set a goal of having 25% of its leadership positions globally filled by women across the nine countries where it operates.
In 2025, the company surpassed this target, with 26% of leadership roles occupied by women, a 1.2 percentage-point increase compared to 2024, when the rate was 24.8%. In 2020, the percentage was 20.1%, representing an increase of more than 5 percentage points in five years.
“Reaching our global 2030 target for women in leadership positions ahead of schedule is a milestone that validates our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey that must be part of all our efforts. This goes from the base, with technical training to prepare more women to occupy spaces in the market, to the top, with increased female representation in senior leadership,” said Cinthia Bossi, global director of people, management and communications at Votorantim Cimentos.
“The goal is for our industry to be perceived as a potential and attractive option for women seeking professional development and opportunities. Through partnerships and structured development programs, we strive to create a truly inclusive work environment that can attract and – most importantly – retain the best talent,” Bossi concluded.
In addition to the target related to leadership positions, Votorantim Cimentos also sought to increase the number of women in operational roles at all levels. In Brazil, one of its initiatives is the Women’s Technical Training Pathway. This is a development program for women working in Maintenance, Mining, Production and Quality, from entry-level positions, such as apprentices and interns, to technical and leadership roles. In 2024, the company also launched a knowledge path for non-leaders called Initiative and Self-Development: Trailblazing Women.
