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Global awards

2009

United Nations's Habitat Business Award in the category of Accessible Housing Solutions for Patrimonio Hoy and Centros Productivos de Autoempleo; CEMEX was also recognized in the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour UN Habitat

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2008

4th Place in the Construction Materials sector - Ethical Ranking Index
Covalence

5th Place - Opportunities for the Majority Index (OMI)
Innovest and the Inter-American Development Bank

Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Organization: Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)

2007

The Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award
The Trust for the Americas and Organization of American States (OAS)

2006

World Business Award
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF)

2005

Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship
Woodrow Wilson Center

2002

WEC Gold Medal (2002)
World Environment Center (WEC)

Local awards by year
2009

Colombia

Honorable Mention
Liga Norte Santandereana de Baloncesto

"Honor al Mérito de Los Bomberos Voluntarios de los Patios" in recognition for CEMEX support to the institution
Bomberos Voluntarios de Los Patios

Croatia

Touch of Kindness
"Kap za slap" Association (Blob for a Waterfall)

Social Responsibility Index
Croatian Chamber of Commerce and Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development

Dominican Republic

Excellence Award in Public Relations
Infomega Eventos

France

Environmental Awards UNICEM to CEMEX in France for rehabilitation efforts to seven quarries
Union Nationale des Industries de Carrières Et Matériaux de Construction (UNICEM)

Sustainable Award UNPG to the quarries of ALBI and IZON
Union National des Producteurs de Granulats (UNPG)

Germany

Restoration Award of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Federal State of Mecklenburg Vorpommern

Hungary

Silver stage award
Hungarian Mining Association

Latvia

Swedish Business Award, Category "Corporate Social Responsibility"
By the Embassy of Sweden in Lithuania, the Swedish Trade Council, Swedbank and TeliaSonera

Mexico

Socially Responsible Company Distinction
CEMEFI - Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

Award for Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility
CEMEFI - Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

Recognition for the support in the transfer of CSR to the Value Chain
CEMEFI - Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

Industry Ethic and Values Award
CONCAMIN trough FUNTEC

Distinction as a Family-Responsible Business (to the Constitución and San Antonio offices)
Secretaria del Trabajo y Previsión Social

Socially Responsible Company Distinction
DIF Estado de México

Nicaragua

Ongoing Cleaner Production Prize (Premio a la Producción Más Limpia) for the third consecutive year in 2009, for the project Energy Efficiency in the San Rafael del Sur cement plant
Committee comprising several national ministries, business chambers, and universities

Spain

National Award for Environmental Sustainability
Federación de Áridos

Environment Excellence Awards
Leaders Magazine

EMAS Award 2009 - Category of better interaction with stakeholders. Factory Alcanar
Eco Management and Audit Scheme

ECOFIRA Innovation Award 2009 for the project "Conversion of CO2 industrial bio-petroleum"
ECOFIRA, the International Fair for Water, Soil, Air, Wastes and Their Technologies and Services

United Kingdom

International Safety Award for two consecutive years, Ash Operation West Burton
British Safety Council

Health and Safety Best Practice Awards
Mineral Products Association

Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for three consecutive years
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

CEMEX was recognised for its innovative cycling safety initiative
Construction Products Association

United States

US EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year for CEMEX USA
US Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy


"EPA is pleased to recognize CEMEX USA for leadership in addressing global warming through greater energy efficiency… Because commercial and industrial facilities account for about half of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, CEMEX's efforts are vital to protecting our global environment."

– Kathleen Hogan,
Director of the Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. EPA


US EPA Energy Star Award
1. Clinchfield plant
2. Davenport plant
3. Knoxville plant
4. Louisville plant
5. Wampum plant
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy

Cement Industry's Environment & Energy Award Land Stewardship Category- Knoxville plant
Portland Cement Association and Cement America's Magazine

2008

Colombia

Community and social work in Ciudad Bolivar
Municipality of Ciudad Bolivar and Bogotá and Metropolitan Police

Businessmen with a human sense
Treasury of La Estrella Municipality and the Corporation for the Integral Development of Colombia, CDIC

Costa Rica

Ecological flag
Ministry of Environment and Energy

Environmental Performance Award
Ministry of Environment and Energy

Croatia

Social Responsibility Index
Croatian business council for sustainable development and Croatian Chamber of Commerce

Dominican Republic

Contribution for the Implementation of a quality culture
National Office of Administration and Personnel (ONAP)

Acknowledgment for the Support, Contribution and Dedication on Educaction
Education Community of Higuamo I, San Pedro de Macorís Acknowledgment for the Nomination to the Grand Exporter Award

Dominican Association of Exporters (ADOEXPO)
Acknowledgment for Work in the Development of Arts and Culture in the Llanos Municipality Municipality of Los Llanos, San Pedro de Macorís

Egypt

Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchanges (CASE)

Recognition Certificate & Engineering faculty Shield
El Minya University - Engineering Faculty

France

Roc d'or Festival Fimbacte
Birdlife patronage promotion brochure Fimbacte (construction industry communication promotion organism)

3rd edition of the corporate cultural patronage award
Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Toulouse
UNICEM Environmental award:
Quarry of Pécy (Ile de France)
Quarry of Val de Reuil (Normandy)
Quarry of Berville (Normandy)
Quarry of Bouafles (Normandy)
Quarry of Auriol (South-East)
Quarry of La Môle (South-East)
UNICEM (construction federation)

Germany

WBN certified Sustainable Environment Protection
Wirtschaftsverband Natursteine Baustoffe - Trade Association Stones and Building Materials

MIRO H&S Award
Bundesverband Mineralische Rohstoffe e.V. (MIRO; Mineral Resources Federal Association)

Israel

The Golden Mark
The Standards Institution of Israel The Golden Member Certificate

The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene
National Safety Award The Ministry of Trade & Industry

Mexico

Socially Responsible Company Distinction
CEMEFI

Brand of the Year in CSR
Universidad Anáhuac
CSR Best Practices - Environmental Award
Mexican Center for Philanthropy

Ethics and Values in the industry 2008
CONCAMIN - through FUNTEC
Ranked as #1 of 50 as the best Mexican company with CSR programs
Mundo Ejecutivo Magazine

"More for Peace"
PazEs and CreeSer Associations
Safety Excellence in the Hidalgo and Zapotiltic Plants
CANACEM (Cámara Nacional del Cemento)

National Safety Award
National Association of Private Transport (ANTP) with approval of SCT and PFP

Zero accidents in own employees in the Monterrey, Valles, Ensenada, Torreon and Tepeaca Plants
CANACEM

Zero accidents in contractors, Plant Atotonilco
CANACEM

CSR for donation Social Development Agency and DIF Durango
Donation to the program "Recycling Together"
Ecology and Environment Institute

Nicaragua

Ongoing Cleaner Production Prize (PML)
Ministries of Trade, Environment, Health, Agriculture and Forests, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, INPYME and CADIN

Spain

CEMEX among the best companies to work in Spain
Actualidad Economica Magazine

Certification for sustainable mining management - Llimpet Quarry (Balearic Islands)
AENOR
Certification Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) for El Clotet Quarry
SGS Group

The European business awards for the environment - Process award
Fundación Entorno BCSD España (member of WBCSD)

First Certificate in Sustainable Mining Management
AENOR

Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility
Sustainable Excellence Club

United Kingdom

Precast - Floors/Rail - Gold
Marine - Gold
North East Aggregates - Gold
North East Concrete - Gold
North West Aggregates - Gold
North West Concrete - Gold
Scotland - Gold
Western Aggregates - Gold
Logistics - Gold
Logistics - Management of Occupational Road Risk (MORR) - Gold
Eastern Aggregates - Presidents Award (10 consecutive gold awards)
Eastern Concrete - Presidents Award (10 consecutive gold awards)
Ash Operations - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
Barrington Cement Plant - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
South Ferriby Cement Plant - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
South East Aggregates - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
South East Concrete - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
Western Concrete - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
Concrete Products - Gold
Roof Tiles - Gold
Thermabate - Gold
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Best Achievement in Transport & Logistics Award
Safety and Health Practitioner and Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SHP IOSH)

Health & Safety Best Practice Awards
Quarry Products Association

Marketing Insight & Planning award
Internal Communication award
Best Marketing Communications to Encourage Corporate Social Responsibility award
Best Product Launch award
Best Marketing Campaign Over £25,000 award
Construction Marketing Awards, Construction News

CEMEX Viadeck for Improvement in Site Efficiency
Construction Products Innovation & Achievements, Construction Products Association

United States

Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)

ENERGY STAR certifications for Clinchfield, Louisville, Knoxville, Davenport, and Wampum Cement Plants
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Performance - Finalist Cement Industry's Environment & Energy Award
PCA and Cement America's Magazine OAIMA Reclamation Award for Beavercreek Clay Mine
Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association

In recognition of support of school
Demopolis City School Foundation

Governor Award for Partnership
State of Alabama

Commitment to Environmental Excellence in:
Stokesdale, North Carolina
Casa Grande - Arizona
Santan, Arizona
National Ready Mix Concrete Association

International Habitat Conservation award for Sand Mine, Florida
Wildlife Habitat Council

Habitat Certification for Knoxville Plant
Wildlife Habitat Council

International Habitat Conservation for Center Hill Quarry, Gator Sand Mine, and for Lake Wales Sand Mine
Wildlife Habitat Council
International Habitat Conservation

2007

Austria

Maecenas recognition award
Austrian Business Committee for the Arts

Nomination for the 2007 State Award for safety
Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour
Klima:aktiv Award
Ministry of Environment, Austrian Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Continuing Commercial Education

Costa Rica

Bandera Ecológica
Ministry of Environment and Energy

Croatia

Recognition of HPR Achievement and Ongoing Commitment to Property Loss Prevention
FM Global

Touch f the Kindness
Association "Kap za Slap"(Blob for a Waterfall)

The Employer-Partner Certificate
Selectio Ltd.

Dominican Republic

Contribution to the implementation of a quality culture
National Office of Administration and Personal (ONAP)

Germany

StBG certification "Systematically Safe"
Steinbruch Berufsgenossenschaft - Professional Association Quarries and Pits

WBN certified Sustainable Environment Protection
Wirtschaftsverband Natursteine Baustoffe - Trade Association Stones and Building Materials

EMAS (Eco Management and Audit Scheme) certification
TÜV Germany

TÜV certified Premium Service
TÜV Rheinland

TÜV certified Quality- and Environment management system
TÜV Nord

Israel

DAF Safety Project 2007 - Driving Safety
DAF Agency in Israel

Industry Award
The Manufacturers' Association of Israel

Mexico

Corporate Social Responsibility
CEMEFI

Best Practices for Corporate Social Responsibility
CEMEFI
Ethics and Values in the Industry
COCAMIN through FUNTEC

Ethics and Values in the Industry along the Value Chain
COCAMIN through FUNTEC

Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award
The Trust for the Americas and Organization of American States (OAS)
National Safety Award
National Association of Private Transport

Clean Industry Certification
PROFEPA

Environmental Excellence Award in the Tepeaca, Huichapan, Guadalajara, Zapotiltic, Mérida, Yaqui and Tamuín Plants
Federal Government
GEI Award
SEMARNAT

Nicaragua

Cleanest Production Prize
Ministries of Trade, Environment, Health, Agriculture and Forests, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, INPYME and CADIN

Philippines

Green Choice Seal
National Eco-labelling Board

Philippine Quill Awards
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)

Zero Lost Time Accident Award
Philippine Mines Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA)

Spain

Among the best companies to work in Spain
Actualidad Económica (business magazine)

EMAS Certification (Eco-Management and Audit) for Alcanar, Lloseta and Vilanova plants
European Commission / In Spain: Environmental Ministry

Almeria City Award (quarry restoration) for Alcanar Quarry
Mining Engineering Association

Environmental National Award to Ecological Concrete Plant in Paterna
European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization. In Spain: National Association of Concrete Producers

United Kingdom

Occupational Health and Safety Awards, including President's Award, 13 Gold and 1 Commendation
Royal Society for the Protection of Accidents

QPA Health & Safety Best Practice Awards (2) and 5 Certificates of Merit
Quarry Products Association

Health & Safety Practitioner Campaign
Health & Safety Practitioner (Chartered Institution of Safety & Health)

Highways Magazine Excellence in Recycling Award
Highways Magazine

Construction Products Innovation & Achievements (2)
Construction Products Association

QPA Restoration Awards (3)
Quarry Products Association

United States

PCA Safety Excellence
Portland Cement Association (PCA).

PCA Safety Honor
Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Sentinels of Safety Award
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Mining Association (NMA)

Safety Excellence Awards
Carolinas Concrete and Masonry Association
EPA Energy Efficiency Awards for Davenport, Clinchfield and Louisville Plants
Environmental Protection Agency

Public Appearance and Environmental Award for Katy Ready Mix Plant
National Ready-Mix and Concrete Association

Eco-Visionary Award for environmental protection and conservation awareness
EcoVision

Environmental Excellence Awards
Carolinas Ready-Mix and Concrete Association

Overall and Land Stewardship Awards for Davenport Plant. Within the Category of the Cement Americas Environment & Energy Awards
Portland Cement Association

Community Enrichment Award for Wampum Plant
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

Local awards by country
Austria

2007

Maecenas recognition award
Austrian Business Committee for the Arts

Nomination for the 2007 State Award for safety
Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour

Klima:aktiv Award
Ministry of Environment, Austrian Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Continuing Commercial Education

Colombia

2009

Honorable Mention
Liga Norte Santandereana de Baloncesto

"Honor al Mérito de Los Bomberos Voluntarios de los Patios" in recognition for CEMEX support to the institution
Bomberos Voluntarios de Los Patios

2008

Community and social work in Ciudad Bolivar
Municipality of Ciudad Bolivar and Bogotá and Metropolitan Police

Businessmen with a human sense
Treasury of La Estrella Municipality and the Corporation for the Integral Development of Colombia, CDIC

Costa Rica

2008

Ecological flag
Ministry of Environment and Energy

Environmental Performance Award
Ministry of Environment and Energy

2007

Bandera Ecológica
Ministry of Environment and Energy

Croatia

2009

Touch of Kindness
"Kap za slap" Association (Blob for a Waterfall)

Social Responsibility Index
Croatian Chamber of Commerce and Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development

2008

Social Responsibility Index
Croatian business council for sustainable development and Croatian Chamber of Commerce

2007

Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 18001
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Recognition of HPR Achievement and Ongoing Commitment to Property Loss Prevention
FM Global

Touch f the Kindness
Association "Kap za Slap"(Blob for a Waterfall)

The Employer-Partner Certificate
Selectio Ltd.

Dominican Republic

2009

Excellence Award in Public Relations
Infomega Eventos

2008

Contribution for the Implementation of a quality culture
National Office of Administration and Personnel (ONAP)

Acknowledgment for the Support, Contribution and Dedication on Educaction.
Education Community of Higuamo I, San Pedro de Macorís

Acknowledgment for the Nomination to the Grand Exporter Award
Dominican Association of Exporters (ADOEXPO)

Acknowledgment for Work in the Development of Arts and Culture in the Llanos Municipality
Municipality of Los Llanos, San Pedro de Macorís

2007

Contribution to the implementation of a quality culture
National Office of Administration and Personal (ONAP)

Egypt

2008

Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchanges (CASE)

Recognition Certificate & Engineering faculty Shield
El Minya University - Engineering Faculty

France

2009

Environmental Awards UNICEM to CEMEX in France for rehabilitation efforts to seven quarries
Union Nationale des Industries de Carrières Et Matériaux de Construction (UNICEM)

Sustainable Award UNPG to the quarries of ALBI and IZON
Union National des Producteurs de Granulats (UNPG)

2008

Roc d'or Festival Fimbacte
Birdlife patronage promotion brochure
Fimbacte (construction industry communication promotion organism)

3rd edition of the corporate cultural patronage award
Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Toulouse

UNICEM Environmental Award:
Quarry of Pécy (Ile de France)
Quarry of Val de Reuil (Normandy)
Quarry of Berville (Normandy)
Quarry of Bouafles (Normandy)
Quarry of Auriol (South-East)
Quarry of La Môle (South-East)
UNICEM (construction federation)

Germany

2009

Restoration Award of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Federal State of Mecklenburg Vorpommern

2008

WBN certified Sustainable Environment Protection
Wirtschaftsverband Natursteine Baustoffe - Trade Association Stones and Building Materials

MIRO H&S Award
Bundesverband Mineralische Rohstoffe e.V. (MIRO; Mineral Resources Federal Association)

2007

StBG certification "Systematically Safe"
Steinbruch Berufsgenossenschaft - Professional Association Quarries and Pits

WBN certified Sustainable Environment Protection
Wirtschaftsverband Natursteine Baustoffe - Trade Association Stones and Building Materials

EMAS (Eco Management and Audit Scheme) certification
TÜV Germany

TÜV certified Premium Service
TÜV Rheinland

TÜV certified Quality- and Environment management system
TÜV Nord

Hungary

2009

Silver stage award
Hungarian Mining Association

Israel

2008

The Golden Mark
The Standards Institution of Israel

The Golden Member Certificate
The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene

National Safety Award
The Ministry of Trade & Industry

2007

DAF Safety Project 2007 - Driving Safety
DAF Agency in Israel

Industry Award
The Manufacturers' Association of Israel

Latvia

2009

Swedish Business Award, Category "Corporate Social Responsibility"
By the Embassy of Sweden in Lithuania, the Swedish Trade Council, Swedbank and TeliaSonera

Mexico

2009

Socially Responsible Company Distinction
CEMEFI - Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

Award for Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility
CEMEFI - Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

Recognition for the support in the transfer of CSR to the Value Chain
CEMEFI - Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

Industry Ethic and Values Award
CONCAMIN trough FUNTEC

Distinction as a Family-Responsible Business (to the Constitución and San Antonio offices)
Secretaria del Trabajo y Previsión Social

Socially Responsible Company Distinction
DIF Estado de México

2008

Socially Responsible Company Distinction
CEMEFI

Brand of the Year in CSR
Universidad Anáhuac

CSR Best Practices - Environmental Award
Mexican Center for Philanthropy

Ethics and Values in the industry 2008
CONCAMIN - through FUNTEC

Ranked as #1 of 50 as the best Mexican company with CSR programs
Mundo Ejecutivo Magazine

"More for Peace"
PazEs and CreeSer Associations

Safety Excellence in the Hidalgo and Zapotiltic Plants
CANACEM (Cámara Nacional del Cemento)

National Safety Award
National Association of Private Transport (ANTP) with approval of SCT and PFP

Zero accidents in own employees in the Monterrey, Valles, Ensenada, Torreon and Tepeaca Plants
CANACEM

Zero accidents in contractors, Plant Atotonilco
CANACEM

CSR for donation
Social Development Agency and DIF Durango

Donation to the program "Recycling Together"
Ecology and Environment Institute

2007

Corporate Social Responsibility
CEMEFI

Best Practices for Corporate Social Responsibility
CEMEFI

Ethics and Values in the Industry
COCAMIN through FUNTEC

Ethics and Values in the Industry along the Value Chain
COCAMIN through FUNTEC

Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award
The Trust for the Americas and Organization of American States (OAS)

National Safety Award
National Association of Private Transport

Clean Industry Certification
PROFEPA

Environmental Excellence Award in the Tepeaca, Huichapan, Guadalajara, Zapotiltic, Mérida, Yaqui and Tamuín Plants
Federal Government

GEI Award
SEMARNAT

Nicaragua

2009

Ongoing Cleaner Production Prize (Premio a la Producción Más Limpia) for the third consecutive year in 2009, for the project Energy Efficiency in the San Rafael del Sur cement plant
Committee comprising several national ministries, business chambers, and universities

2008

Ongoing Cleaner Production Prize (PML)
Ministries of Trade, Environment, Health, Agriculture and Forests, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, INPYME and CADIN

2007

Cleanest Production Prize
Ministries of Trade, Environment, Health, Agriculture and Forests, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, INPYME and CADIN

Philippines

2007

Green Choice Seal
National Eco-labelling Board

Philippine Quill Awards
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)

Zero Lost Time Accident Award
Philippine Mines Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA)

Spain

2009

National Award for Environmental Sustainability
Federación de Áridos

Environment Excellence Awards
Leaders Magazine

EMAS Award 2009 - Category of better interaction with stakeholders. Factory Alcanar
Eco Management and Audit Scheme

ECOFIRA Innovation Award 2009 for the project "Conversion of CO2 industrial bio-petroleum"
ECOFIRA, the International Fair for Water, Soil, Air, Wastes and Their Technologies and Services

2008

CEMEX among the best companies to work in Spain Actualidad Economica Magazine

Certification for sustainable mining management - Llimpet Quarry (Balearic Islands) AENOR

Certification Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) for El Clotet Quarry SGS Group

The European business awards for the environment - Process award
Fundación Entorno BCSD España (member of WBCSD)

First Certificate in Sustainable Mining Management
AENOR

Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility
Sustainable Excellence Club

2007

Among the best companies to work in Spain
Actualidad Económica (business magazine)

EMAS Certification (Eco-Management and Audit) for Alcanar, Lloseta and Vilanova plants
European Commission / In Spain: Environmental Ministry

Almeria City Award (quarry restoration) for Alcanar Quarry
Mining Engineering Association

Environmental National Award to Ecological Concrete Plant in Paterna
European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization. In Spain: National Association of Concrete Producers

United Kingdom

2009

International Safety Award for two consecutive years, Ash Operation West Burton
British Safety Council

Health and Safety Best Practice Awards
Mineral Products Association

Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for three consecutive years
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

CEMEX was recognised for its innovative cycling safety initiative
Construction Products Association

2008

Precast - Floors/Rail - Gold
Marine - Gold
North East Aggregates - Gold
North East Concrete - Gold
North West Aggregates - Gold
North West Concrete - Gold
Scotland - Gold
Western Aggregates - Gold
Logistics - Gold
Logistics - Management of Occupational Road Risk (MORR) - Gold
Eastern Aggregates - Presidents Award (10 consecutive gold awards)
Eastern Concrete - Presidents Award (10 consecutive gold awards)
Ash Operations - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
Barrington Cement Plant - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
South Ferriby Cement Plant - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
South East Aggregates - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
South East Concrete - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
Western Concrete - Gold Medal (five consecutive gold awards)
Concrete Products - Gold
Roof Tiles - Gold
Thermabate - Gold
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Best Achievement in Transport & Logistics Award
Safety and Health Practitioner and Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SHP IOSH)

Health & Safety Best Practice Awards
Quarry Products Association

Marketing Insight & Planning award
Internal Communication award
Best Marketing Communications to Encourage Corporate Social Responsibility award
Best Product Launch award
Best Marketing Campaign Over £25,000 award
Construction Marketing Awards, Construction News

CEMEX Viadeck for Improvement in Site Efficiency
Construction Products Innovation & Achievements, Construction Products Association

2007

Occupational Health and Safety Awards, including President's Award, 13 Gold and 1 Commendation
Royal Society for the Protection of Accidents

QPA Health & Safety Best Practice Awards (2) and 5 Certificates of Merit
Quarry Products Association

Health & Safety Practitioner Campaign
Health & Safety Practitioner (Chartered Institution of Safety & Health)

Highways Magazine Excellence in Recycling Award
Highways Magazine

Construction Products Innovation & Achievements (2)
Construction Products Association

QPA Restoration Awards (3)
Quarry Products Association

United States

2009

US EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year for CEMEX USA
US Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy


"EPA is pleased to recognize CEMEX USA for leadership in addressing global warming through greater energy efficiency… Because commercial and industrial facilities account for about half of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, CEMEX's efforts are vital to protecting our global environment."

– Kathleen Hogan,
Director of the Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. EPA


US EPA Energy Star Award
1. Clinchfield plant
2. Davenport plant
3. Knoxville plant
4. Louisville plant
5. Wampum plant
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy

Cement Industry's Environment & Energy Award Land Stewardship Category- Knoxville plant
Portland Cement Association and Cement America's Magazine

2008

Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)

ENERGY STAR certifications for Clinchfield, Louisville, Knoxville, Davenport, and Wampum Cement Plants
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Performance - Finalist

Cement Industry's Environment & Energy Award -
PCA and Cement America's Magazine

OAIMA Reclamation Award for Beavercreek Clay Mine
Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association

In recognition of support of school
Demopolis City School Foundation

Governor Award for Partnership
State of Alabama

Commitment to Environmental Excellence in:
Stokesdale, North Carolina
Casa Grande - Arizona
Santan, Arizona
National Ready Mix Concrete Association

International Habitat Conservation award for Sand Mine, Florida
Wildlife Habitat Council

Habitat Certification for Knoxville Plant
Wildlife Habitat Council

International Habitat Conservation for Center Hill Quarry, Gator Sand Mine, and for Lake Wales Sand Mine
Wildlife Habitat Council
International Habitat Conservation

2007

PCA Safety Excellence
Portland Cement Association (PCA)

PCA Safety Honor
Portland Cement Association (PCA)

Sentinels of Safety Award
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Mining Association (NMA)

Safety Excellence Awards
Carolinas Concrete and Masonry Association

EPA Energy Efficiency Awards for Davenport, Clinchfield and Louisville Plants
Environmental Protection Agency

Public Appearance and Environmental Award for Katy Ready Mix Plant
National Ready-Mix and Concrete Association

Eco-Visionary Award for environmental protection and conservation awareness
EcoVision

Environmental Excellence Awards
Carolinas Ready-Mix and Concrete Association

Overall and Land Stewardship Awards for Davenport Plant. Within the Category of the Cement Americas Environment & Energy Awards
Portland Cement Association

Community Enrichment Award for Wampum Plant
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania


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