CEMEX Achieves 25% Alternative Fuel Use, Saving 2 Million Tons of Coal ♻️

The use of alternative fuels to replace traditional fossil fuels is a key pillar of our carbon strategy as it contributes to significantly reduce our overall CO2 emissions. <br /><br />The substitution of fossil fuels with alternative fuels result in numerous benefits such as: <br /><br /> Reduced GHG emissions <br /> Saves fossil fuel for the future <br /> Reduced need for landfill <br /> Recovers energy from waste <br /> Reduced energy costs <br /><br />During 2011, we achieved a 25% alternative fuel substitution rate, a marked improvement from a baseline of 5% in 2005. We have set a target to reach a 35% alternative fuel substitution rate by 2015, and we are on track to make it happen. <br /><br />As we strive to accomplish our goal we understand the need to engage and develop an open dialogue with our communities, communication is fundamental. <br /><br />If you want to know more about CEMEX’s sustainability strategy and efforts, please review CEMEX’s 2011 Sustainable Development Report, which achieved a GRI-checked applicatio