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CEMEX projects recognised by Wildlife Habitat Council

12 June 2024, Published under Cement News

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has awarded four CEMEX projects across the US and Mexico for excellence in corporate conservation in the categories of Awareness and Community Engagement, Desert, Formal Learning and Training. The recognitions were unveiled during the WHC Conservation Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The projects recognised at the awards were: Student environmental education at the “Caliza y Arcilla” site in Tamuín, Mexico. Desert habitat restoration at Cerr...

CEMEX supplies Miami's Okan Tower

31 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX has supplied the concrete for the massive foundation pour for Okan Tower, a 70-storey mixed-use tower that will be one of Miami's tallest buildings. The foundation pour required 1200 concrete trucks, approximately 10,000yd 3  of concrete, a crew of 300 working 36 hours straight and 160 drivers. Designed by Behar Font & Partners, Okan tower will have a hotel, residences, office space, and a curved silhouette inspired by a tulip. It will offer panoramic views of the city and the ba...

CEMEX launches new Vertua low-carbon product

28 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX Colombia has introduced a new Vertua lower-carbon mortar with a reduced carbon footprint of up to 40 per cent. This was achieved using more sustainable raw materials, better cementitious materials and a more efficient production process.  CEMEX offers a wide range of mortars in its markets worldwide as part of its Urbanisation Solutions business. This latest mortar is part of the Vertua family of high-quality construction products, designed to have a positive impact on the planet...

CEMEX extends Regenera to Egypt

27 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX has signed an agreement with Gharbia Governorate to operate the first Regenera facility in Egypt. Through this agreement, CEMEX will treat more than 800tpd of municipal solid waste received to generate alternative fuels and produce compost, ensuring minimal residual waste to landfill.  According to the company, this agreement supports circularity as well as the wellbeing of the governorate citizens by ensuring that all the daily collected waste is safely treated while avoiding th...

CEMEX unveils first HVO-powered vehicle at Tilbury

24 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX has unveiled its first HVO-powered (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) vehicle in support of its Future in Action programme, which acts as the driver for CEMEX to become a carbon net zero business by 2050. HVO is a diesel-like biofuel that can be produced without fossil resources by processing renewable waste. Itis now one of the leading alternative renewable fuels available to the construction industry, producing up to 90 per cent less CO 2  emissions than traditional diesel fuel, and w...

CEMEX develops Generative AI tool

23 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX has developed the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool of its kind in the building material industry, transforming how its salesforce interacts with clients by providing real-time support for a superior customer experience. The tool is an advanced knowledge assistant using Microsoft’s artificial intelligence and trained with CEMEX’s product information and expertise in construction regulations. Built on a robust data management system, it offers tailored so...

CEMEX signs solar agreement for Clinchfield plant

15 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX USA has entered into an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as part of its ongoing decarbonisation drive. Through this long-term agreement the Clinchfield plant will secure approximately 25 per cent of its power requirements from solar facilities throughout the state beginning in 2025, reports PR Newswire.  “Embracing solar power not only accelerates our own aggressive sustainability goals but also sets a powerful example for ...

S&P upgrades CEMEX investment grade

15 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded CEMEX ’s long-term global scale issuer credit rating to Investment Grade (BBB-) due to its strong financial and operating performance, deleveraging strategy and flexible capital allocation. “Achieving an investment-grade credit rating from S&P is a very important milestone for CEMEX,” said Fernando A González, CEO of CEMEX. “While we had record results last year, this rating is recognition of successful execution against our medium-term ...

CEMEX and MPP collaborate on decarbonisation

13 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, are collaborating to conduct an analysis of the potential of decarbonisation levers at CEMEX’s Balcones cement plant in Texas. According to CEMEX, this analysis aims to accelerate the company’s commitment to achieving net-zero CO 2 emissions by 2050. There are various technological pathways to decarbonise the cement industry and MPP is assisting CEMEX in evaluating these pathways at the produ...

CEMEX leads the field in WBA climate and energy benchmark

09 May 2024, Published under Cement News

CEMEX has been recognised as the industry’s top-scoring company in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s 2024 Climate and Energy Benchmark. According to the company, this recognition demonstrates CEMEX’s commitment to transitioning to a lower-carbon cement industry, with the aim of becoming a net-zero CO 2  company by 2050. The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) measured and ranked 91 of the world’s most influential aluminum, cement and steel companies for the first time based on th...