CEMEX welcomes Mexican Ambassador to Rugby Cement Plant
The Ambassador travelled to Rugby to find out more about the work CEMEX carries out in the UK and the materials it produces for key construction projects nationally. In particular, she wanted to understand how the UK is contributing to CEMEX’s global climate action strategy; Future in Action; and the business’s commitment to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).
While at the plant the Ambassador was able to see the new Climafuel® facility, which was installed after a recent $25million investment. The facility will enable Rugby Cement Plant to eliminate fossil fuels and operate on 100% alternative fuels. The Ambassador’s visit comes after CEMEX CEO Fernando A. Gonzalez inaugurated the development during his European tour in May 2022.
Phil Baynes-Clarke, Director of Cement Operations for CEMEX UK, commented: “We would like to extend a very warm welcome to H.E. Josefa González Blanco Ortiz Mena as she visits our renowned UK cement plant. The work we do here helps to provide vital materials for the UK construction market, while also supporting hundreds of jobs in the local area, and offering opportunities to partner with community groups and regional charities. We are proud to be part of CEMEX’s global portfolio and play such an important role in the business’s European network.”
H.E. Josefa González Blanco Ortiz Mena added: “CEMEX is one of the largest Mexican companies investing in the UK, playing a pivotal role in supporting jobs in local communities. Today I witnessed CEMEX’s recent investments to achieve net-zero and reduce the use of fossil fuels throughout its entire production process. It is a milestone for the industry, and I am proud to see that Mexican companies abroad are leading these efforts that could be replicated in Europe and the rest of the world in the near future.”
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Notes to Editors:
CEMEX announced its Climate Action strategy; ‘Future in Action – Committed to Net Zero CO2’ in February 2020, and as part of this, by 2030 it plans:
• To be below 475kg of CO2 per ton of cementitious material, equivalent to a 40% reduction*
• To reduce the carbon content per cubic meter of concrete to 165kg, equivalent to a 35% reduction*
• To reach 55% in clean energy consumption
* 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 urbanization solutions in growing markets around the world, powered by a multinational workforce focused on providing a superior customer experience, enabled by digital technologies. For more information please visit: www.cemex.com