Cemex US will power 39% of its ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California with renewable natural gas (RNG). Cemex’s collaboration with Clean Energy Fuels is the latest addition to its lower-carbon fuels portfolio for its California fleet. 

Cemex’s US network includes eight cement plants, nearly 50 strategically located cement terminals, almost 50 aggregate quarries, and more than 280 ready-mix concrete plants. The company has been recognized for sustainability and energy management, including earning EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year consecutively since 2019.

Fleet Expected to Use 300,000 Gallons of RNG Annually

Forecasted to provide approximately 300,000 gallons of RNG annually, the fleet will utilize Clean Energy’s public station network in Southern California to fuel with RNG. RNG is a negative carbon-intensity transportation fuel that substantially lowers greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 300% versus diesel.

Alongside the new fueling deal, Clean Energy will commission a private fueling station exclusively for Cemex’s growing RNG fleet. The new station in Rialto will include time-fill dispensers and a dedicated fast-fill dispenser for easy and cost-effective refueling.

The construction project is expected to be completed by the end of this year and Cemex trucks will begin fueling on-site soon after. Clean Energy will supply the RNG to the new private station and operate and maintain the site upon completion.

Cemex Striving to be Net-Zero CO2 by 2050

Transitioning part of its fleet to RNG is part of Cemex’s Future in Action program that 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.

“As leaders in the building materials industry, we recognize the pivotal role we play in building a more sustainable future. Embracing renewable fuels isn’t just an option; it’s an imperative,” said Francisco Rivera, Cemex US regional president – west region. “What Cemex provides is essential to building communities throughout California and the country. By utilizing Clean Energy’s renewable energy resources, we accelerate our aggressive sustainability goals, inspire innovation, foster resilience, and build a legacy of responsible stewardship for generations to come.”

The company projects it will reduce fleet emissions by roughly 8,822 metric tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per year, which is equal to taking 1,981 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles off the road for one year or planting 137,648 trees.

“Cemex is not only a world-class leader in the building material space, but also one of the most advanced in how they are thinking about our sustainable future. This expanded RNG truck fleet will help to decarbonize their overall operations as well as mitigate emissions associated with idling trucks on site. Cemex’s RNG fuel agreement with Clean Energy is a significant move forward in reducing their carbon footprint,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy.