Sustainability - CEMEX
Sustainability
We’re committed to building a more sustainable future through an unwavering focus on environmental, social, and governance issues and by achieving our goal of becoming a net-zero CO2 company.
A fundamental pillar of our business strategy
We recognize that our business has a critical role to play in creating a more sustainable future for all, and we are committed to driving positive impact for all our stakeholders. To this end, we have set ambitious goals to become a net-zero CO2 company by 2050, and we strive to make sustainability a part of our everyday decision-making processes.
By prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, we have developed a sustainability roadmap that guides our transformation and evolution alongside society. As we trace this path, we remain dedicated to putting ESG issues at the heart of our corporate policies, culture, and business practices, so that we can continue to make a meaningful difference for years to come.
By prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, we have developed a sustainability roadmap that guides our transformation and evolution alongside society. As we trace this path, we remain dedicated to putting ESG issues at the heart of our corporate policies, culture, and business practices, so that we can continue to make a meaningful difference for years to come.
Our commitment to sustainable excellence
At Cemex, we’re convinced that our products are essential for society, our transition to carbon neutrality is feasible, and that this transition can be profitable for those that, like us, are focused on providing innovative, sustainable products and services.
We are driven by a deep commitment to creating a better tomorrow by taking decisive action today.
Future in Action is our program focused on achieving sustainable excellence through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company. We work tirelessly each day to make this a reality through lower-carbon products, innovative solutions, and redesigning our manufacturing processes. By placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and actively pursuing a more sustainable future, we can create a real and lasting impact on the world around us.
We are driven by a deep commitment to creating a better tomorrow by taking decisive action today.
Future in Action is our program focused on achieving sustainable excellence through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company. We work tirelessly each day to make this a reality through lower-carbon products, innovative solutions, and redesigning our manufacturing processes. By placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and actively pursuing a more sustainable future, we can create a real and lasting impact on the world around us.
2030 targets
- 47%
CO2
per ton of cementitious material
- 35%
carbon content
in concrete
65%
clean energy
consumption
Production
Capacity of Cement
US$ 14.5
Billion
Annual Sales
+46,000
Employees
Worldwide
US$ 17.5
Billion
Operating EBITDA
89 M TONS
Production
Capacity of Cement
Our commitment to sustainable excellence
At Cemex, we’re convinced that our products are essential for society, our transition to carbon neutrality is feasible, and that this transition can be profitable for those that, like us, are focused on providing innovative, sustainable products and services.
We are driven by a deep commitment to creating a better tomorrow by taking decisive action today.
Future in Action is our program focused on achieving sustainable excellence through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company. We work tirelessly each day to make this a reality through lower-carbon products, innovative solutions, and redesigning our manufacturing processes. By placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and actively pursuing a more sustainable future, we can create a real and lasting impact on the world around us.
We are driven by a deep commitment to creating a better tomorrow by taking decisive action today.
Future in Action is our program focused on achieving sustainable excellence through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company. We work tirelessly each day to make this a reality through lower-carbon products, innovative solutions, and redesigning our manufacturing processes. By placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and actively pursuing a more sustainable future, we can create a real and lasting impact on the world around us.
2030 targets
- 47%
CO2
per ton of cementitious material
- 35%
carbon content
in concrete
65%
clean energy
consumption
Production
Capacity of Cement
US$ 14.5
Billion
Annual Sales
+46,000
Employees
Worldwide
US$ 17.5
Billion
Operating EBITDA
89 M TONS
Production
Capacity of Cement
Scope 1 Goals*
47% less CO2 per ton of cementitious material
35% less carbon content in concrete
35% less carbon content in concrete
Scope 2 Goals
65% in clean electricity consumption
Scope 3 Goals**
25% less CO2 per ton of purchased clinker and cement
30% less in transport emissions
40% less of scope 3 emissions per ton of purchased fuels
42% less in absolute scope 3 emissions from the use of traded fuels
30% less in transport emissions
40% less of scope 3 emissions per ton of purchased fuels
42% less in absolute scope 3 emissions from the use of traded fuels
Our commitment to sustainable excellence
At Cemex, we’re convinced that our products are essential for society, our transition to carbon neutrality is feasible, and that this transition can be profitable for those that, like us, are focused on providing innovative, sustainable products and services.
We are driven by a deep commitment to creating a better tomorrow by taking decisive action today.
Future in Action is our program focused on achieving sustainable excellence through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company. We work tirelessly each day to make this a reality through lower-carbon products, innovative solutions, and redesigning our manufacturing processes. By placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and actively pursuing a more sustainable future, we can create a real and lasting impact on the world around us.
We are driven by a deep commitment to creating a better tomorrow by taking decisive action today.
Future in Action is our program focused on achieving sustainable excellence through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company. We work tirelessly each day to make this a reality through lower-carbon products, innovative solutions, and redesigning our manufacturing processes. By placing sustainability at the center of our strategy and actively pursuing a more sustainable future, we can create a real and lasting impact on the world around us.
2030 targets
- 47%
CO2
per ton of cementitious material
- 35%
carbon content
in concrete
65%
clean energy
consumption
Production
Capacity of Cement
US$ 14.5
Billion
Annual Sales
+46,000
Employees
Worldwide
US$ 17.5
Billion
Operating EBITDA
89 M TONS
Production
Capacity of Cement
Scope 1 Goals*
47% less CO2 per ton of cementitious material
35% less carbon content in concrete
35% less carbon content in concrete
Scope 2 Goals
65% in clean electricity consumption
Scope 3 Goals**
25% less CO2 per ton of purchased clinker and cement
30% less in transport emissions
40% less of scope 3 emissions per ton of purchased fuels
42% less in absolute scope 3 emissions from the use of traded fuels
30% less in transport emissions
40% less of scope 3 emissions per ton of purchased fuels
42% less in absolute scope 3 emissions from the use of traded fuels
Future in Action creates a more sustainable and circular built environment by focusing on:
Sustainable Products & Solutions
Decarbonizing Our Operations
Circular Economy
Water & Biodiversity
Innovation & Partnerships
Promoting a Green Economy
Future in Action creates a more sustainable and circular built environment by focusing on:
Sustainable Products & Solutions
Decarbonizing Our Operations
Circular Economy
Water & Biodiversity
Innovation & Partnerships
Promoting a Green Economy
Social impact vision
Cemex is committed to making a positive social impact and empowering individuals to build a more sustainable future. Leveraging our expertise, we strive to foster transformational change and contribute directly to our company's purpose of building a better future through sustainable initiatives.
Our social impact strategy focuses on enhancing the quality of life, well-being, and resilience of communities worldwide. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact through our actions in four key areas, aligning with our core values and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world.
Social impact vision
Cemex is committed to making a positive social impact and empowering individuals to build a more sustainable future. Leveraging our expertise, we strive to foster transformational change and contribute directly to our company's purpose of building a better future through sustainable initiatives.
Our social impact strategy focuses on enhancing the quality of life, well-being, and resilience of communities worldwide. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact through our actions in four key areas, aligning with our core values and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world.
Our social impact strategy focuses on enhancing the quality of life, well-being, and resilience of communities worldwide. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact through our actions in four key areas, aligning with our core values and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world.
Education and capability
development for employability.
Sustainable and resilient
infrastructure and mobility
Social and environmental innovation and entrepreneurship
Culture of environmental protection, health, and safety
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Sustainable Growth Through Strong Governance
We are dedicated to achieving superior performance reflected in strong and sustained economic growth while upholding high ethical standards for all of our operations.
Rated by the world's leading organizations
We are proud to align our operations with the world's leading regulators and sustainability authorities, ensuring that our roadmaps are aligned with the latest science and that we are on track to achieve our ambitious goals.
Sustainable Growth Through Strong Governance
We are dedicated to achieving superior performance reflected in strong and sustained economic growth while upholding high ethical standards for all of our operations.
By prioritizing strong corporate governance practices, we are driving sustainable growth that benefits our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
By prioritizing strong corporate governance practices, we are driving sustainable growth that benefits our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
Rated by the world's leading organizations
We are proud to align our operations with the world's leading regulators and sustainability authorities, ensuring that our roadmaps are aligned with the latest science and that we are on track to achieve our ambitious goals.
Global alliances & partnerships
Sustainability news
CEMEX announced today that it has signed an agreement with green fuels producer ETFuels, to transform CO2 from CEMEX’s Alicante cement plant in Spain into green fuels.
CEMEX announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded US$3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories, and Synhelion, which aims to decarbonize cement production.
CEMEX announced today that Volvo Trucks has supplied it with the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission heavy concrete mixer truck at a joint event in Berlin, Germany.
CEMEX announced today that it is providing Vertua lower carbon cement for three high-profile renewable energy projects in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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