Who we are
Mission
To be the leading company in the Mexican market for comprehensive environmental services and engineering through innovation, high quality, and continuous improvement, always seeking customer satisfaction and contributing to a sustainable environment, thereby creating economic and social value.
Vision
Develop best operational, administrative, and quality assurance practices for the benefit of our customers, employees, and shareholders.
Encourage organizational and personal development in a respectful and professional work environment, continuing to expand our services and increasing the coverage of our facilities.
Values and principles
- Respect for human dignity
- Decent employment
- Contribution to the common good
- Business ethics
- Quality
- Trust
- Innovation
- Integrity, legality, and transparency
History
In 1995, a multidisciplinary group of Mexican professionals decided to combine their acquired knowledge and experience to formalize the creation of a company that would contribute to improvement of the environment, society and Mexican industry.CAM legally began operations in Mexico City on September 11 of that year.
Specifically, during ther 1990s, awareness and participation in issues of poverty and the environment grew in Mexican society. During this process, new environmental laws, regulations, and standards were developed, leading to the development of projects to reduce and control atmospheric emissions, wastewater discharges, and the generation of urban solid waste, special handling waste, and hazardous waste. There were also calls for improved wastewater treatment. Respect for natural ecosystems and their restoration in the face of the negative effects of human activity were recognized.
Interest also grew in regularizing the management of liquid, solid, and hazardous waste and above all, in recognizing respect for natural ecosystems and their restoration in the face of negative anthropogenic effects.
This combination allowed CAM to experience rapid reowth, placing us today as a leading company in technology, innovation and quality within the business segment in which we operate.
Our Clients
We have experienced and highly trained specialists who provide socio-environmental and engineering solutions using the most sophisticated technology available worldwide. We offer our services to national and multinational companies of all sizes and industrial sectors, primarily:
Energy
Automotive
Chemical
Mining
Pharmacist
Manufacture
Waste
Transport
Real Estate
Lawyers
What sets us apart
At CAM, we build strong, trusting teams and relationships to address needs and turn them into solutions, supported by the traits that define us as a company: safe, honest, professional, and forward-thinking.
- Management of socio-environmental assessment, management, and audit operations
- Management of operations in contaminated site investigations and hydrogeology
- Safety protocols
- Technology
- Machinery and equipment
- Software
- Specialists and developers
- Strategic alliances
- Research and scientific dissemination agreements
- Approvals and accreditations
- Corporate social responsibility
Directorate of operations for evaluation, management and socio-environmental auditing
At CAM, we have over two decades of continuous experience collaborating on the development of large-scale projects, providing comprehensive solutions for global firms in the main productive sectors of the economy and key sources of employment, wealth, and well-being in Mexico.
For the establishment of any major infrastructure, whether new or a major expansion, compliance with a set of regulatory obligations is required throughout the various stages of the project; these include prior to installation, during construction and operation, and after the completion of its useful life and purpose.
Through the Directorate of Operations, Evaluation, Management, and Socio-Environmental Audit (DOEGASA), CAM has an operational division specialized in the execution of preliminary studies, which assist in determining the technical and scientific feasibility of projects necessary for high-level decision-making. This study places special emphasis on the procurement and generation of reliable information, often based on direct field research, through the development of environmental baselines for the characterization of the biotic and abiotic environments within which operations will be established. These baselines, in turn, inform the technical and scientific studies required for authorization in terms of social and environmental impact and risk assessment, and for the implementation of land-use changes, as dictated by applicable Mexican regulations.
CAM also provides direct assistance in the management of environmental procedures before the competent authorities at all levels of government, both for new projects and for monitoring those that already have the proper authorizations and require assistance in updating, correcting, clarifying compliance status, or even regularizing with government agencies.
At CAM, we stand out for having the necessary material and human resources to support our clients throughout the life of their projects to ensure full compliance at all stages, from conceptualization to completion and closure.
The range of services provided through DOEGASA includes: the design and development of baseline studies; environmental impact statements; technical studies justifying land use changes in forest lands; attention, monitoring, and reporting of measures, terms, and conditions in accordance with authorizations regarding environmental impact and risk and land use changes and surveillance programs; design and implementation of wildlife rescue and relocation programs; Maintenance of rescued flora specimens and reforestation; determination of the regulatory framework applicable to industrial operations in environmental, health, and safety matters and management of associated procedures; regulatory compliance assessments and internal audits in environmental, health, and safety matters; socioeconomic studies, to name the most emblematic.
Directorate of operations in contaminated site investigation and hydrogeology
The Directorate of Operations in Contaminated Site Investigation and Hydrogeology (DOISCH) is the area responsible for developing one of the main lines of business within the scope of environmental services offered by CAM.
Within the segment of contaminated site characterization and restoration (soil and groundwater), CAM, through its DOISCH (National Institute of Waste Management), is a pioneer, comprehensive, and cutting-edge company.
A pioneer, because for more than 25 years we have been introducing specialized technical consulting services, mechanical drilling and environmental sampling, determination of specific remediation levels based on environmental risk, and the extensive use of geographic information systems in all our projects to the Mexican market.
Comprehensive, because we have the human, material, and infrastructure resources necessary, which, combined with our highly specialized knowledge, extensive technical capacity, and vast accumulated experience, allow us to provide a range of services unparalleled in the Mexican market. We manage everything from an initial environmental site assessment with exploratory and detailed sampling of soil, groundwater, and waste for environmental site characterization purposes, including environmental risk assessment studies, to the remediation of contaminated sites.
Cutting-edge, because it has and operates equipment specifically designed and dedicated exclusively to mechanical drilling for environmental sampling of soil and groundwater, advanced equipment for identification (Geophysics) and clearance of underground infrastructure (air/vacuum excavation), and high-resolution instruments for on-site, real-time characterization of contaminated areas (MiHPT).
Comprised of a permanent interdisciplinary group of 25 professionals, including Geological, Geophysical, Civil, Surveying, and Environmental Systems Engineers, as well as Geographers and Drilling Technicians, CAM, through its DOISCH (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), is the only consulting firm in Mexico accredited by the Mexican Accreditation Entity (EMA) and approved by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) for sampling soil contaminated by hydrocarbons, metals, and metalloids, as well as groundwater and waste.
Likewise, CAM is authorized for the transportation of hazardous waste by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT). It is also registered as an authorized company for the remediation of contaminated sites by the Agency for Safety, Energy, and Environment (ASEA), as well as by SEMARNAT itself.
Since the early 1990s, we have developed multiple projects for a wide range of companies in the most diverse industrial sectors in our country, providing scientific solutions to more than a dozen complex projects with seemingly unsolvable problems.
We have conducted more than 1,000 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on industrial properties and facilities throughout the country, supporting our national and international clients in their business processes.
In the main industrial zones and production centers in Mexico, we have conducted more than 500 investigations and services related to soil, groundwater, and waste, focused on Environmental Site Characterization.
In some of these projects where the presence of various contaminants has been detected, investigations have focused on identifying them and determining the magnitude of their impact on the soil and groundwater, applying the most modern drilling techniques for sampling and installing monitoring wells. Occasionally, these investigations are complemented by hydrogeological and geophysical studies.
Based on the results of the Environmental Characterization of Contaminated Sites studies and the Environmental Risk Assessment studies conducted by CAM, we have also assisted our clients in selecting the most appropriate remediation techniques and processes in terms of time/cost/benefit, as well as in their implementation and operation, with successful results in all cases.
Security protocols
At CAM, we apply national and international occupational health and safety concepts, regulations, and standards to promote and implement a culture of prevention for the elimination and reduction of occupational risks, providing safe and healthy conditions for our multidisciplinary teams.
Our commitment to safety and environmental protection is based on our Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection Policy and Suspension of Work Policy.
To implement this policy, CAM has developed and implemented an Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on the NMX-SAST-45001-IMNC-2018 (ISO 45001:2018) standard, which includes a manual, policies, protocols, and operating procedures.
As part of our health protocols, in response to the new global reality, CAM is authorized by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), which establishes that we meet all the conditions to maintain all our operations without jeopardizing the health of our team. Likewise, at CAM, we follow the guidelines of health authorities at all levels in Mexico, as well as the recommendations of international bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This gives our clients the confidence that all our activities are carried out in strict adherence to applicable regulations and with the necessary care for the protection of our employees and clients.
Technology
We strive to use our team, staff, and cutting-edge methodologies to achieve greater efficiency and reliability in our services.
High Resolution – Direct Image (MIHPT)
It detects and records volatile organic compounds in the soil in real time, contaminants derived from petroleum hydrocarbons, and determines the relative permeability of the subsoil, as well as the granulometry associated with its lithology.
This equipment allows for on-site decisions regarding the design of the sampling and remediation plan, resulting in savings in time and money compared to traditional techniques.
Drones
By using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), we can offer a range of services in less time and at a lower cost, even in hard-to-reach areas. Our drone services include:
- Reconnaissance flights for projects
- Supervision and control of construction sites
- Monitoring of material banks
- High-resolution cartographic production
- Topographic surveys
- Urban cadastre updating </ul<
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
A non-invasive ground-penetrating method of up to 8 m that allows for the detection of underground structures and objects.
Radiodetector
Locate power, water, gas, telecommunications, etc. lines safely, accurately, and reliably.
Machinery and equipment
We are leaders in environmental drilling; we have our own equipment for our drilling and sampling operations. We have our own fleet, which is authorized by the Federal Authority for the safe transportation of Hazardous Waste.
Mechanical environmental drilling equipment
We have seven drilling rigs for various conditions; both direct-push and helical drilling, with depths of up to 55 meters.
Air/Vacuum Excavation System (Air Knife / Day-lighting)
This is a fluid-free drilling system that allows soil to be released with less risk of damaging subsurface structures, using air. Waste Transportation We have our own fleet of trucks, with seven dry hoppers for transporting hazardous waste.
Waste Transportation
We have our own fleet of trucks, with seven dry hoppers for transporting hazardous waste.
Software
We use cutting-edge software to develop our work, such as ArcGIS®, AutoCAD®, and Surfer®, among others, ensuring technical support for any questions from authorities.
Specialists and developers
We have a robust team of professionals who specialize in providing both technical and methodological tools to perform spatial analyses for projects under development, thus achieving better geovisualization of the generated cartography.
Strategic alliances
CAM’s socio-environmental services are reinforced by the scientific, technological, and financial expertise of world-class consultants whose synergy strengthens our global capacity and local experience.
Research and scientific dissemination agreements
At CAM, we are convinced that scientific and technological research is essential for the transformation of our society and the preservation of the environment. Therefore, we have established partnerships with important institutes and faculties at the most renowned universities in Mexico.
Approvals and accreditations
Accreditations for sampling contaminated soil, groundwater, and hazardous waste:
- Water sampling. Proprietary method LPS-CAM-T-01 based on ASTM-D-4448-01/Low Flow minimal drawdown groundwater sampling procedures in: Ground Water Issue EPA/540/S-95/04 USEPA.
- Hazardous waste sampling. Proprietary method LPS-CAM-T-03, based on Chapter 3 of SW846.
- Sampling of soil contaminated with hydrocarbons (NOM-138-SEMARNAT/SSA1-2012, section 7).
- Sampling of soils contaminated with metals and metalloids (NMX-AA-132-SCFI-2016).
Accredited as an Inspection Unit for Efficient Water Use and Water Footprint by the EMA (Spanish Environmental Agency). Under standard NMX-AA-184-SCFI-2021, Methodology for Determining the Volume of Efficient Use of National Waters and the Direct Blue Water Footprint.
PROFEPA
Approvals for sampling of contaminated soils
SEMARNAT
Authorizations for carrying out soil remediation activities
SCT y SEMARNAT
Approved for the transportation of hazardous waste by the SCT and SEMARNAT
ISN
It accredits us as a qualified supplier within health and safety standards in a network of 80 countries and 75,000 members.
DUNS
It accredits us as a “trusted and financially stable business partner” for the Live Business Identity.
ACHILLES
Pre-qualified as a reliable partner/supplier, with high quality and low risk.
CONAGUA
Verification Unit. Standard: NMX-AA-184-SCFI-2021 Scope: “Methodology for determining the volume of efficient use of national waters and the direct blue water footprint” Official folio: 2S.4/UE-S/002/2024
ASEA
Authorization for Remediation of Contaminated Soils. Official Letter: ASEA/UGI/DGGEERC/0266/2021
Corporate social responsibility
The challenge
Honor our values and be better than the day before. As a quality environmental services company, a reliable supplier, and a fair, equitable, and inclusive organization:
- We must ensure that our procedures and attitudes never stray from the mission and values that guide us.
- We seek to encourage our partners, collaborators, clients, and suppliers to commit to following them.
- We want to influence better and broader practices that cooperate in solving local and global environmental and social problems.
How do we fulfill our values?
Strategic Lines of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporación Ambiental de México understands Corporate Social Responsibility by recognizing four strategic areas:
Ethics and corporate governance
We are a participating company in the Mexican Network of the United Nations Global Compact. We develop social responsibility policies and maintain a commitment to good governance, ethical practices, and anti-corruption.
Quality of life in the company
We provide a safe and healthy work environment; we promote diversity and equity; and we are committed to fair compensation and the development of all employees.
Care and preservation of the environment
We have environmental policies and measures in place to fulfill our obligations under applicable law; our services protect the environment and biodiversity, and we promote the restoration of natural habitats.
Connection and commitment to the community and its development
We contribute to professional development by sharing our expertise in vulnerable communities, addressing issues of environmental impact; we promote educational initiatives, environmental awareness, and waste and recycling management.