Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. is a leading global building materials company, primarily engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. Founded in 1906 and head... Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. is a leading global building materials company, primarily engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Cemex has expanded its operations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, establishing itself as a key player in the construction industry. The company's products are essential for infrastructure development and play a significant role in residential, commercial, and public sector construction projects. Cemex is recognized for its focus on innovation and sustainability, driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and enhance environmentally friendly production methods. With its vast distribution network and strategic partnerships, Cemex supports global urbanization and infrastructure needs. Its presence in various international markets highlights its influence in shaping construction standards and practices worldwide, making it an integral component of the global construction materials market.
In 2024, Cemex was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Cemex has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Cemex are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement
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4.30 CCM/CCA - High-efficiency co-generation of heat/cool and power from fossil gaseous fuels
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a. Cemex's Integrated Report 2024
b. Cemex's Integrated Report 2023
c. Cemex's Integrated Report 2022
Insights into Cemex's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Cemex reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of USD 6.98 billion, representing 43.07% of its total turnover. Of this amount, USD 1.05 billion of Cemex's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 6.45% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Cemex's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Cemex's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Cemex's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 50.38%, indicating a long-term decline in environmentally sustainable revenue performance.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cemex's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 58.48%,highlighting Cemex's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Cemex's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 6.98 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 43.07% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, USD 1.05 billion (6.45% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 36.62% of Cemex's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Cemex's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 1.05 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 6.45% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Cemex's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Cemex's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Cemex's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Cemex reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 6.31%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.14%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Cemex earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 1.02 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 6.31% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Cemexhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Cemex's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Cemex reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of USD 771.00 million,representing 45.78% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 137.00 million of Cemex's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 8.14% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Cemex's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Cemex's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cemex's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 84.16%,highlighting Cemex's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Cemex's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 771.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 45.78% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 137.00 million (8.14% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 37.64% of Cemex's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Cemex's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 137.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 8.14% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Cemex is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Cemex's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Cemex's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
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How is Cemex's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Cemex reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 7.89%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.25%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Cemex is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Cemex allocated USD 132.87 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 7.89% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Cemexhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Cemex's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Cemex reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of USD 607.00 million,representing 48.24% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, USD 72.00 million of Cemex's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 5.7% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Cemex's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
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Have Cemex's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cemex's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 28.09%,highlighting Cemex's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Cemex's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 607.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 48.24% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, USD 72.00 million (5.7% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 42.55% of Cemex's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Cemex's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Cemex reported that USD 72.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 5.7% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Cemex's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Cemex's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
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How is Cemex's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Cemex reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 5.7%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Cemex's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Cemex allocated USD 71.71 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 5.7% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Cemexhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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