Cemex plans investments into Rugby Cement Plant to support county’s progress towards Net Zero

The investment would allow the site to make use of materials in the final milling stage that improve the sustainability of the cement product, as well as enhance the milling capacity and other improvements to the site’s manufacturing capabilities. These changes will result in a reduction of CO2 per tonne of cement produced at Rugby, a further step in Cemex’s journey towards operating as a net zero business globally by 2050. 
This project establishes Cemex’s long-term confidence in the region and represents a considerable investment in the local, regional and national economy and the ability of the construction industry to support continued economic growth.
Phil Baynes-Clarke, Director of Cement Operations for Cemex UK, commented: “Cemex is a major employer and investor across the West Midlands, and we are proud to be based here. Our Rugby Cement Plant is home to the largest cement kiln in the country, and this planned investment will benefit our customers, the region and the wider environment.
“Climate change is a major issue for us all and this project represents a further step on the continued journey to reduce CO2 in every tonne of cement we produce.”
Cemex acknowledges the role that the private sector must make alongside the West Midlands Combined Authority to ensure the region achieves net zero. Last year, Cemex signed up to the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge, becoming one of the largest organisations to have done this so far.
The plans for this project will be presented in a public exhibition on Thursday 11th May at St Matthew’s and St. Oswald’s Church Hall, Lawford Road, CV21 2HR between 2pm and 8pm, with the intention of submitting the planning application during June 2023. For those who cannot attend the exhibition, information will be shared on Cemex’s UK website and social media platforms on 11th May. 
For more information, visit www.cemex.co.uk 

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Notes to Editors: 

Cemex announced its Climate Action strategy; ‘Future in Action – Committed to Net Zero CO2’ in February 2020, along with updated targets in November 2022 and as part of this, by 2030 it plans:
•    To be below 430kg of CO2 per ton of cementitious material, equivalent to a 47% reduction*.
•    To reduce the carbon content per cubic meter of concrete to 150kg, equivalent to a 41% reduction.
•    To reach 65% in clean electricity consumption by 2030.
•    To reduce Scope 3 transport emissions by 30% by 2030.
•    For Vertua lower-carbon to account for majority (50%+) of cement and concrete sales by 2025.
•    To manage up to 40M tons of waste per year by 2030.

* According to our 1990 baseline

About Cemex:
Cemex is a global construction materials company that is building a better future through sustainable products and solutions. Cemex is committed to achieving carbon neutrality through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and development. Cemex is at the forefront of the circular economy in the construction value chain and is pioneering ways to increase the use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in its operations with the use of new technologies. 
Cemex offers cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanisation solutions in growing markets around the world, powered by a multinational workforce focused on providing a superior customer experience, enabled by digital technologies.