- Uncertain economic conditions
- Changes in competitive landscape
- Political uncertainty
- Unexpected escalation of geopolitical conflict
- ESG risks and regulations
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
- Lower availability or increased cost of raw materials
- Cyberthreats and information technology risks
- Operational disruption due to different interests from stakeholders
- Health and safety risks
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
36% (cement plants)
of total energy
Waste
~28 million tons/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 591 kg CO2/ton of cementitious material (2021) |
| 2019 | Scope 1: 2.0 million t CO2e (including biomass); Scope 2 and 3 data available via CDP submission |
| 2016 | Scope 1: 1.8 million tCO2e (including biomass); Scope 2: 3.3 million tons CO2e for cement; Scope 3: data in CDP submission |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 4% decline in Scope 1 specific net CO2 emissions vs. 2022
- 13% reduction in Scope 1 specific net CO2 emissions vs. 2020
- 12% reduction in Scope 2 specific CO2 emissions vs. 2020
- 37% alternative fuels substitution rate (record)
- 72% clinker factor reduction
- ~28 million tons of waste and byproducts repurposed
- 56% Vertua® cement sales
- 48% Vertua® ready-mix concrete sales
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by specified percentages by 2030 (cement, ready-mix, aggregates)
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyWaterBiodiversityAir QualityHealth & SafetyCustomer CentricityCommunity EngagementSupplier RelationshipsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEthics and Compliance