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Cemex's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Cemex completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Cemex has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cemex's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cemex amounted to 29,400,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cemex decreased by 18.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Cemex's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cemex's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cemex were 27,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cemex reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cemex's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cemex's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Cemex's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cemex reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,200,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Cemex reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cemex's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 35.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
What methodology does Cemex use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Cemex reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Cemex's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cemex's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Cemex reported 13,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Cemex includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Cemex's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cemex's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Cemex reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 70.09% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.91% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Cemex reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cemex's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cemex's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cemex disclose?
In 2024, Cemex reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Cemex's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Cemex's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,800,000 tCO₂e (35.9%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,000,000 tCO₂e (14.96%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,000,000 tCO₂e (14.96%)
Cemex's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cemex’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Cemex reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 298,955 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 90.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Cemex's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cemex's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Cemex reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 90.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4,081.35 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Cemex rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Cemex ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Cemex among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Cemex's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Cemex reported a total carbon footprint of 42,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.63% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Cemex's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 63.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 31.31%. a