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CEMEX USA Offers Vertua® Low Carbon Concrete in U.S.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Building materials, Construction, Articles, Architecture, Concrete, Masonry, Pavements, Cemex, Cement, Low-carbon economy

HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEMEX announced today that Vertua, its brand of low carbon ready-mix concrete, is now available in the U.S. after successful introductions in Mexico and Europe.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEMEX announced today that Vertua, its brand of low carbon ready-mix concrete, is now available in the U.S. after successful introductions in Mexico and Europe.
  • The Vertua line offers a range of products including Vertua Classic, Vertua Plus and Vertua Ultra designed to achieve progressively greater reductions in CO2.
  • Its introduction begins today in California with Vertua Classic, which offers a reduction of 20 to 30 percent compared to industry standard Portland-cement-based concrete.
  • "We are proud to introduce Vertua in the U.S. as part of our portfolio of products that exemplify the future of building materials with low carbon concrete."

CEMEX Miami Cement Plant earns EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for tenth consecutive year

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Articles, Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Natural environment, Energy Star, Energy conservation in the United States, Product certification, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Nature, Energy conservation, Cemex

HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEMEX USA announced today its Miami Cement Plant achieved the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Certification for 2020, marking the tenth consecutive year the plant has earned the recognition for energy efficiency and sustainability.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEMEX USA announced today its Miami Cement Plant achieved the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Certification for 2020, marking the tenth consecutive year the plant has earned the recognition for energy efficiency and sustainability.
  • To qualify and earn the recognition, employees at CEMEX's Miami Cement Plant followed energy-efficiency principles established by the EPA's ENERGY STAR Guidelines and implemented energy conservation technologies and projects at the operation.
  • The Miami plant reached ENERGY STAR Plant Energy Performance Indicators and ranked in the top 25 percent of similar U.S. facilities.
  • CEMEX has shown its continued dedication to reducing energy use, earning EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in both 2019 and 2020.

CEMEX to Offer Vertua® Net-Zero CO2 Concrete Worldwide

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Building Systems, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Building materials, Geochemistry, Cement, Geopolymers, Polymers, Low-carbon economy, Cemex, Concrete

de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that Vertua, its first-ever net-zero carbon concrete, will soon be available in its major markets worldwide after a successful launch in Europe.

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  • de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that Vertua, its first-ever net-zero carbon concrete, will soon be available in its major markets worldwide after a successful launch in Europe.
  • Vertua, a family of products that ranges from low carbon to the first net-zero CO2 concrete in the market, places CEMEX at the forefront of the building materials industrys efforts to mitigate climate change.
  • Customers in several European countries are using Vertua in flagship infrastructure projects and many climate-friendly building projects, reducing their construction CO2 footprint significantly.
  • Vertua net-zero carbon concrete is possible due to an innovative geopolymer binder solution created by CEMEXs Research and Development Center in Switzerland.

CEMEX’s Operations in Europe Announce a CO2 Reduction Target of at Least 55% By 2030

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Climate change policy, Physical sciences, Articles, Nature, Carbon dioxide, Greenhouse gas emissions, Cemex, Carbon neutrality, Climate change mitigation

de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it is the first company in its sector to target a CO2 reduction in its European operations of at least 55% by 2030.

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  • de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it is the first company in its sector to target a CO2 reduction in its European operations of at least 55% by 2030.
  • CEMEXs European operations expect to reach the target of a 35% reduction in carbon emissions from cementitious materials by the end of 2020, a decade ahead of CEMEXs 2030 global commitment outlined in its Climate Action strategy announced in February of this year.
  • CEMEX is perfectly positioned in Europe to lead the construction materials sector in cutting emissions following many years of diligent carbon reduction and alignment with EU regulations and environmental policies.
  • These statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from CEMEXs expectations.

Global Ready-Mix Concrete market is expected to reach $1,396.21billion by 2027

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Building materials, Construction, Companies, Materials, Cemex, Buzzi Unicem, Concrete, Buzzi, Ready-mix concrete

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ready-Mix Concrete Market is accounted for $656.10 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $1396.21 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ready-Mix Concrete Market is accounted for $656.10 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $1396.21 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.
  • Some of the key players profiled in the Ready-Mix Concrete Market include ACC Ltd, Barney and Dickenson Inc, Buzzi Unicem S.p.A, CEMEX S.A.B.
  • Development of smart cities and continuous infrastructure development in emerging economies are the major factors driving the market growth.
  • It is particularly advantageous when small quantities of concrete or intermittent placing of concrete are required.

Two CEMEX USA terminals nationally recognized for energy conservation efforts

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Natural environment, Nature, Companies, Cemex, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Sustainability, Energy Star

"At CEMEX, we are committed to sustainability, so we are constantly looking for opportunities where we can save energy and reduce our energy footprint," said CEMEX USA Executive Vice PresidentLogistics Matt Wild.

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  • "At CEMEX, we are committed to sustainability, so we are constantly looking for opportunities where we can save energy and reduce our energy footprint," said CEMEX USA Executive Vice PresidentLogistics Matt Wild.
  • The two terminals are the latest CEMEX USA operations to be recognized by the EPA for environmental and conservation efforts.
  • CEMEX USA has a longstanding commitment to sustainability and conservation, earning EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2019 and 2020.
  • More than 50 CEMEX USA operations have been recognized for excellence in ENERGY STAR Programs.

CEMEX Implements 50 New Hygiene and Safety Protocols to Address COVID-19

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Articles, Companies, Cemex, Knowledge, Building materials, Hygiene, Concrete, Safety, Protocol, Occupational safety and health

de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it has implemented more than 50 new hygiene and safety protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 contagion in its cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates operations across the world.

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  • de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it has implemented more than 50 new hygiene and safety protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 contagion in its cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates operations across the world.
  • At CEMEX, the health and safety of its employees is the companys number one priority.
  • However, more than 50 new protocols were implemented to reduce the risk of contagion.
  • Additionally, we are constantly updating and improving our protocols to be in line with official health regulations, said Fernando A. Gonzlez, CEO of CEMEX.

CEMEX USA achieves EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for second consecutive year

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Articles, Nature, Natural environment, Energy conservation, Cemex, Energy Star, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Energy management

The new 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award is the latest honor by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that recognizes CEMEX USA's ongoing and active participation in the ENERGY STAR program.

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  • The new 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award is the latest honor by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that recognizes CEMEX USA's ongoing and active participation in the ENERGY STAR program.
  • Just last year, CEMEX USA was named 2019 EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Energy Management with two CEMEX USA cement plants earning ENERGY STAR Certification.
  • ENERGY STAR Partner of the YearSustained Excellence Award is the highest honor among ENERGY STAR awards.
  • "I salute the 2020 ENERGY STAR award winners," said Anne Idsal, EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.

CEMEX Resumes Operations in Mexico

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Companies, Cemex, CX

de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that, in accordance with the technical guidelines published today in the official Mexican gazette, the company will resume operations in Mexico to support the development and the economy of the country during the COVID-19 contingency.

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  • de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that, in accordance with the technical guidelines published today in the official Mexican gazette, the company will resume operations in Mexico to support the development and the economy of the country during the COVID-19 contingency.
  • CEMEX will fully comply with all the measures indicated by the Ministry of Health, as well as other best practices to operate in a safe and responsible environment.
  • CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable services.
  • For more information on CEMEX, please visit: www.cemex.com
    This press release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws.

CEMEX Complies With All Measures Established by the Mexican Government to Contain the COVID-19

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Monday, April 6, 2020
Building Systems, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Companies, Cemex, Supply chain, Business

For CEMEX, the health and safety of our employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, and communities, is a top priority.

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  • For CEMEX, the health and safety of our employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, and communities, is a top priority.
  • "I want to express our full support to the Mexican Government and society during this difficult time.
  • CEMEXs commercial teams around the world are in constant contact with their clients remotely, effectively leveraging CEMEX Go, the companys digital platform.
  • CEMEX is also evaluating the delay of certain capital expenditures that had been planned for this year, among other measures.