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Cemex, officially known as Cementos Mexicanos, is a leading global player in the cement, lime, and plaster industry. Headquartered in Mexico (MX), the company operates across multiple regions, serving diverse markets with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Founded in 1906, Cemex has grown through strategic acquisitions and innovation, establishing itself as a key provider of construction materials worldwide.
The company’s core products include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, distinguished by their quality and sustainability initiatives. Cemex’s commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility has earned it a notable market position, recognised for its innovative solutions and extensive distribution network. As a major force in the construction sector, Cemex continues to shape infrastructure development across the globe.
94
DitchCarbon score
+66 vs industry average
Cemex’s score of 94 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Cement Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
6.448
20182025
The Cement Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Cemex's reported carbon emissions
CEMEX, a Cement, lime and plaster company headquartered in Mexico, reported its Scope 1 emissions as 27.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions as 2.2 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as 13.4 billion kg CO2e in 2024. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero CO2 emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, from a 2020 base year. This long-term net-zero target, along with near-term decarbonisation goals, has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under their 1.5°C scenario.
Key reduction targets for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (as validated by SBTi and from company disclosures) include:
- A near-term commitment to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25.1% per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, from a 2020 base year. This breaks down to a 22.7% reduction in gross Scope 1 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious material and a 58.1% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious material within the same timeframe.
- A near-term target to reduce gross Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 25.2% per tonne of purchased clinker and cement by 2030, from a 2020 base year.
- A further near-term commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 40% per tonne of purchased fuels, equivalent to an approximate 25.4% absolute reduction, and from upstream transportation and distribution by 30% per tonne of materials transported, equivalent to an approximate 26.2% absolute reduction, all by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
- Additionally, CEMEX aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 42% by 2030.
- For the long-term, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. commits to reducing gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95.4% per tonne of cementitious material and gross Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 95.9% per tonne of purchased clinker and cement by 2050 from a 2020 base year. The company also commits to reduce remaining Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
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Cemex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2030
40% reduction in scope 3 upstream
CEMEX, S. A. B de C. V. commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy related activities 40% per ton of purchased fuels, equi…
On track40%
2050
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CEMEX, S. A. B. de C. V. commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
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2050
95.9% reduction in scope 3 downstream
CEMEX, S. A. B. de C. V. commits to reduce gross scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 95.9% per ton of purchased clinker…
Insufficient data95.9%
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Climate initiatives
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