CLINCHFIELD, Ga.,
May 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cemex announced its U.S.
operations have entered into an off-site renewable energy agreement
for its Clinchfield Cement Plant that will play a role in its
company-wide decarbonization efforts.
Through this long-term agreement with Georgia Power, the
Clinchfield Cement Plant will secure approximately 25 percent of
its power requirements from solar facilities throughout the state
beginning in 2025. This agreement supports Cemex's Future in Action
program, which focuses on achieving sustainable excellence through
climate action, circularity, and natural resource management with
the primary objective of becoming a net-zero CO2 company by
2050.
"Embracing solar power not only accelerates our own aggressive
sustainability goals but also sets a powerful example for the
entire industry," said Ernesto
Felix, Cemex US Sr. Vice President, Cement Operations and
Technical. "By integrating renewable energy solutions through
Georgia Power, Cemex paves the way for a greener, more resilient
future for generations to come."
Cemex expects the use of solar generated power at the
Clinchfield Cement Plant to offset about 10,000 metric tons of
indirect CO2 emissions per year, accelerating Cemex's 2030 Scope 2
goal of reducing indirect electricity GHG emissions in cement
operations by 58% from a 2020 baseline. During 2023, Cemex
achieved a 12% reduction in its Scope 2 specific emissions compared
to a 2020 baseline. Cemex is among the first companies in the
cement industry to achieve validation of their 2030 targets across
Scopes 1, 2 and 3 and their 2050 net zero CO2 emissions goal by the
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned to the 1.5°C
Scenario.
About Cemex US
Cemex is a global building materials company that provides
high-quality products and reliable services with a rich history of
improving the wellbeing of those it serves through innovative
building solutions, efficiency advancements and sustainability
efforts. Its U.S. network includes 8 cement plants, close to 50
strategically located cement terminals, nearly 50 aggregate
quarries and more than 280 ready-mix concrete plants. Cemex US has
been repeatedly recognized for its efforts in sustainability and
energy management, including earning U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner
of the Year consecutively since 2019.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cemex-adopts-solar-power-consumption-at-clinchfield-cement-plant-pioneering-sustainable-manufacturing-practices-302145131.html
SOURCE Cemex USA