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press release 17 Sep 2020
CEMEX and Carbon Clean to develop low-cost carbon capture technology
The companies signed an agreement to develop an efficient and affordable carbon capture solution by 2021, which will be the lowest in the cement sector. Studies and an industrial scale-pilot project will begin soon at a CEMEX facility to develop the largest modular carbon capture facility to date in the cement industry at the lowest […]
read morepress release 10 Sep 2020
Operation Resilience paves road to a better future
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today the framework of “Operation Resilience,” its medium-term strategy, that incorporates the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and lays out a plan to enhance EBITDA growth over the next three years. During an open dialogue with top management, CEMEX announced that despite significant COVID-19 disruptions, it expects […]
read morepress release 9 Sep 2020
CEMEX Partners with Kier and RO Donaghey to Provide CarbonNeutral® Concrete Product for Cryfield Residences at the University of Warwick
CEMEX is proud to announce that its Vertua® concrete range has been used to achieve a completely CarbonNeutral® product, in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, as part of the construction of the new Cryfield residences project for the University of Warwick. Kier chose to use Vertua Classic Zero for the foundations of a new student […]
read morepress release 8 Sep 2020
CEMEX invests US$280 million to improve air quality around the world
The company achieves significant reductions in its emissions that impact air quality. Following up on the celebration of the United Nations “International Day of Clean Air for blue skies” CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) reaffirms its commitment to the goal of improving air quality in cities and surrounding areas. CEMEX has invested over […]
read morepress release 4 Aug 2020
A Sustainable Asphalt Solution for Trench Reinstatement
CEMEX presents VIAMAIN®, a sustainable alternative to conventional materials designed with the utility contractor in mind. The benefits it delivers include improved air void compliance and a reduction in the number of defects associated with trench reinstatements through enhanced workability and compaction properties. Furthermore, the enhanced durability means VIAMAIN has a significantly decreased whole life […]
read morepress release 22 Jul 2020
CEMEX launches first carbon neutral concrete
CEMEX announced the launch of the Vertua® low carbon concrete range of products, which is designed to offset residual CO2 and provide a CarbonNeutral® concrete product. The Vertua® range offers customers concrete solutions designed for foundations, floors, and walls of buildings, which are designed to allow construction companies to significantly reduce their overall carbon […]
read morepress release 16 Jul 2020
CEMEX Moving Forward on its Ambition to Deliver Net-Zero CO2 Concrete Globally
CEMEX announced today its participation in the FastCarb Project, administrated by IREX, which aims to capture CO2 in concrete, which is then used as aggregates. The approach seeks to improve the quality of this type of recycled aggregate by plugging the porosity and ultimately reducing the impact of CO2 in concrete contained in structures. CEMEX […]
read morepress release 2 Jul 2020
CEMEX Ventures Will Recycle Plastic To Produce Concrete And Aggregates Through Its Investment In Arqlite
CEMEX Ventures invests in Arqlite SPC, a startup that produces, from plastic waste, light recycled aggregates with a low CO2 footprint and greater durability for drainage, precast, and lightweight concrete systems for non-structural use. Arqlite SPC was the winner of CEMEX Ventures Global Construction Startup Competition 2019 challenge. The 2020 Competition remains open until July […]
read more12 Jun 2020
Low Carbon Projects are a Key Solution to Jobs, Inequality and Resilience Concerns
Today, the Aldersgate Group launches a new policy briefing, Seize the moment [1], showcasing a wide range of low carbon and environmental projects that could address some of the key economic and social challenges facing the UK following the COVID-19 crisis. From energy efficiency and charging infrastructure investments to hydrogen trials, green tech and wetland […]
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