Our diversity is our strength

Our diversity is our strength

A key factor for our success is the diversity of our teams and the people that compose them. Through this article, we provide a quick view of our diverse workforce.

At Rotoplas, we have challenging goals. At the same time, we are aware that achieving ambitious goals require a top-tier team with sharp skills to innovate, challenge and sustain towards achieving a relevant impact through our products and services. Therefore, we are convinced that a diverse team is a successful one. We understand diversity not only as gender, but also as all of the individual qualities or characteristics that make each person unique and valuable.

With this in mind, we want to present a comprehensive but quick view some of our diversity highlights. A selection of the following insights can be found in our Annual Integrated Report, available on our sustainability website.

Per nationality: complete, simplified & leadership analysis

Even though we do not operate in countries like Venezuela, France or India, we have employees with these nationalities in our workforce; nevertheless, they account for a minimal percentage of our total FTEs.

Nationality 2020 2021
Employees % FTEs Employees % FTEs
Mexican 2406 69.5% 2245 66.42%
Argentinian 667 19.30% 714 21.12%
Peruvian 145 4.20% 161 4.76%
United States 90 2.60% 96 2.84%
Guatemalan 68 2.00% 67 1.98%
Brazilian 37 1.10% 46 1.36%
Nicaraguan 15 0.40% 14 0.41%
Paraguayan 7 0.20% 7 0.21%
Honduran 5 0.10% 5 0.15%
Salvadoran 5 0.10% 5 0.15%
Uruguayan 4 0.10% 4 0.12%
Venezuelan 4 0.10% 5 0.15%
Costa Rican 3 0.10% 3 0.09%
Colombian 2 0.10% 2 0.06%
Bolivian 1 0.00% 1 0.03%
Bahamian 0 0.00% 1 0.03%
Chilean 1 0.00% 1 0.03%
French 1 0.00% 1 0.03%
Indian 1 0.00% 1 0.03%
Mauritanian 1 0.00% 0 0.00%
Ukrainian 1 0.00% 1 0.03%
Total 3464 100% 3380 100%

It is also relevant to show which employees also are on a leadership role, meaning they have direct reports. On the next table it is shown the percentage of FTEs in a leadership role, which considers from jr. manager to CEO. (For a better lecture, we have grouped the headcount into the main nationalities we have).

Nationality 2020 2021
Employees % FTEs % Leadership FTEs Employees % FTEs % Leadership FTEs
Mexican 2406 69.5% 64.3% 2245 66.42% 61.22%
United States 90 2.60% 8.90% 96 2.84% 9.14%
Central American 96 2.80% 4.00% 95 2.81% 4.01%
Latin American 831 24.00% 19.70% 895 26.48% 22.18%
Brazilian 37 1.10% 2.80% 46 1.36% 3.06%
Other 4 0.10% 0.30% 3 0.09% 0.29%
Total 3464 100.0% 100.0% 3380 100.00% 100.00%

Per age group & gender 

Per age group and gender 2020 2021
<30 years 30-50 years > 50 years <30 years 30-50 years > 50 years
Total 35% 56% 9% 25% 66% 10%
Women 26% 64% 9% 23% 70% 7%
Men 38% 53% 9% 25% 65% 10%

Woman / man salary ratio 

When analyzing gender diversity, we aim to consider not only positions but the remuneration of the people that have these roles. Our compensation is divided between fixed income (the one received regardless the month results) and variable income (which accounts for achieving the monthly goals for the position). With this regard, both on fixed and on fixed and variable ratio, women advantage men on two out of four categories. Nevertheless, these brackets are not the same, as fixed compensation is surpassed by women on middle management and individual contributor; while fixed plus variable income are surpassed by women on individual contributor and equaled on operator level. 

This means, there is still a gap to close on executives and middle management compensation, challenge that we are tackling through a series of initiatives oriented towards developing our key talent.

Per age group and gender 2020 2021
<30 years 30-50 years > 50 years <30 years 30-50 years > 50 years
Total 35% 56% 9% 25% 66% 10%
Women 26% 64% 9% 23% 70% 7%
Men 38% 53% 9% 25% 65% 10%

LGBTIQ+ 

Being diversity a multi-factor issue, this year we surveyed our employees to map those who consider themselves members of the LGBTIQ+ community. Being this a voluntary survey, we did not account for the total of our workforce. Instead, we received a total of XXXX submissions.

Answer Latam Brazil USA
  Answers % Answers % Answers %
Yes 24 4% 2.00 11% 5.00 8%
No 539 93% 16.00 89% 49.00 77%
I’d rather not say 19 3% 0.00 0% 10.00 16%
Total 582   18 100% 64 100%

Ethnic group belonging & Race (for the US) 

We also performed a voluntary survey to assess for ethnicity and race identification. On ethnicity, 22% of our Brazilian workforce identify themselves as members of an ethnic group, where only 6.7% of our Spanish speaking workforce did so. On the US, 26& identified themselves as Hispanic or latino.

Answer Latam Brazil Answer USA
Answers % Answers % Answers %
Yes 39 7% 4 22% Hispanic or latino 16 26%
No 524 90% 14 78% Not hispanic or latino 21 34%
Prefer not to answer 18 3% 0 0% Prefer not to answer 24 39%
Total 581 100% 18 100% Total 61 100%
USA
Answers %
Indian American 4 7%
Asian 2 3%
Native Hawaian 1 2%
Black 13 21%
White 28 46%
Would Rather not answer 13 21%
Total 61 100%

Disability 

Regarding disability, we used the same voluntary tool to collect data on this characteristic. Over the three regions, we only received 12 answers of employees who consider themselves as part of this group. This calls out for further integration of people with disability into our workforce. 

Answer Latam Brazil USA
  Answers % Answers % Answers %
Yes 12 2% 0 2% 0 0%
No 568 97% 18 97% 61 100%
I’d rather not say 3 1% 0 1% 0 0%
Total 583 100% 18 100% 61 100%

Turnover per age groups   

Finally, we wish to include turnover indicator related to diversity, this is because we consider we need to have a deep dive on the insights about those who leave the organization. As we cannot account for race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, we do so by presenting age groups. 

Month 2020 month 2021 month
< 30 años 30 – 50 años > 50 años Total < 30 años 30 – 50 años > 50 años Total
January 3.9% 1.4% 1.3% 1.80% 1.20% 1.30%
February 4.6% 2.0% 0.5% 1.90% 0.80% 0.50%
March 3.6% 1.3% 1.0% 2.20% 1.30% 0.30%
April 2.3% 0.8% 0.5% 1.90% 1.20% 0.80%
May 4.7% 4.8% 1.8% 2.20% 1.10% 1.10%
June 1.7% 1.2% 0.8% 2.70% 1.10% 1.70%
July 4.5% 2.2% 4.9% 2.70% 1.50% 3.00%
August 2.7% 1.0% 0.8% 3.50% 2.10% 1.50%
September 1.7% 1.4% 3.2% 2.80% 0.90% 1.50%
October 2.2% 1.6% 1.1% 2.70% 1.10% 0.90%
November 1.1% 1.0% 0.0% 3.30% 1.70% 0.90%
December 2.5% 1.8% 1.8% 3.50% 1.60% 1.50%
Total 34.7% 20.3% 17.6% 23.9% 34.70% 20.30% 19.70% 19.70%

We invite you to review further diversity information in our Sustainability Website and in our Annual Integrated Report.

Rotoplas performs physical risk assessment to its production plants

Rotoplas performs physical risk assessment to its production plants

Compromised with understanding the risks and opportunities that come as a result from climate change, Rotoplas carried out physical risk assessment to 100% its production plants.

On one hand, quantitative studies were carried out to 10 of our 17 production plants, in order to determine physical risks in most of the countries we operate.

The whole quantitative study carried out in our plants which took into account: geographical information, construction of infrastructure information, operations description and Natural risk assessment (NatCat assessment). As a result the study enlists: risks detected, financial loss scenarios (with material damages), business interruptions, strengths and weaknesses.

On the other hand, a descriptive assessment was carried out to 7 of the 17 plants (the seven plants not assessed quantitatively). This evaluation was performed in accordance with the methodology undertaken in the quantitative study. This qualitative assessment took into account the historical physical events and its occurrence probability. This assessment was elaborated considering inputs from people that have been working in the 7 plants for more than 15 years, as they have a good notion on the physical context of the plants.

The quantitative and qualitative assessments are important to Rotoplas´ business strategy as they are the starting point for our risk assessment management plans including our Business Continuity Plan. As an additional result of our corporate resilience we implement corrective and preventive actions, we train key personnel and monitor extreme weather events. These groups of initiatives influence our extreme weather preparedness insurance policies we sign.

In the following document a summary table is presented where all of the risks assessed quantitatively and qualitatively, are presented.

Know more about our hiring practices & results during 2020


Know more about our hiring practices & results during 2020

Are you interested in working with us? What process do we follow when we are scouting for talent? Know more about our hiring practices over the next article.

As we fulfill our purpose, which is “for people to have more and better water”, we believe that we are as big as those people who are part of the Rotoplas team. It is our collaborators who push the organization towards new challenges while helping Rotoplas to achieve a bigger impact to the communities we serve and clients that trust on us through our products and services portfolio.

Thus, a talent-driven approach is essential for us. In this regard, we have a two-pillar approach with our internal and external talent.

For our internal talent, those who area already in the organization, we believe in growing them, by offering several tools for their fulfillment. We provide training, personalized development plans, mentorship opportunities and a flexible learning model that helps them tackle new challenges.

Our internal talent is the first pool where we scout for options for our open roles, Consequently, during 2020, 86 positions were filled with internal talent and 36 employees were promoted, meaning 15% of our total hires. This is a relevant pathway for Rotoplas, as we are convinced that we grow as a company at the same time as we grow those who are part of it.

For those positions that cannot be filled through internal talent, we look outside. We do so through a series of tools: we post vacancies on our social networks, in employment portals, through a series of job-search partners, and even through a referral program where our employees may submit their candidate suggestions. Along these activities, we run Artificial Intelligence tools to find talent faster and with more assertiveness.

With these mechanisms, we ensure on providing opportunities and finding the right candidates for the roles. Over 2020, we hired more than 700 Full Time Employees:

Concept 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total employee hires 1,210 1,691 1,067 763
% roles filled with internal personnel 24 21 22.4 15

If you want to review our open positions, we invite you to check our LinkedIn profile and our corporate website: www.rotoplas.com. Additionally, you can learn more about our sustainability practices in www.rotoplas.com/sustentabilidad.

Promotion of human rights at Rotoplas

In the context of the Covid-19 health emergency, Grupo Rotoplas reaffirms its commitment to the promotion, observance and respect for human rights.














Rotoplas participates for the first time in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) questionnaire and obtains a B grade

Rotoplas participates for the first time in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) questionnaire and obtains a B grade.

Rotoplas maintains its commitment with the environment, making progress in its efforts to combat climate change and improve the transparency of its environmental performance.

In line with its Climate Change Strategy, Rotoplas participates for the first time in the CDP questionnaire, a non-profit organization that assesses environmental carbon impacts and strategies by seeking progress in companies and cities towards environmental management and continuously improving climate governance.

In 2020, more than 9,600 companies disclosed climate information that allows companies to improve their performance in measurement, management, communication and, more importantly, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It is important to mention that CDP is an important global tool for the disclosure of climate information, as shown by the fact that this year, 515 investors requested thousands of companies to disclose their environmental data through CDP.

The questionnaire issues a grade through a benchmark that allows placing the company on a scale of maximum A and minimum D, where B corresponds to a level of Climate Change Management. Rotoplas obtained a B grade, placing it above the average for the region and industrial sector with an average of D and C, respectively.

This is an important step towards obtaining feedback on performance and actions to be taken to evolve towards climate leadership.