Building materials company Cemex has teamed up with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to power 39 of its ready-mix and cement trucks in Southern California with renewable natural gas (RNG). This fuel drastically cuts greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 300% compared to diesel, making it a key part of Cemex’s push for cleaner operations.
Cleaner Trucks on the Road
Cemex’s fleet will get about 300,000 gallons of RNG each year, using Clean Energy’s public station network across Southern California. To make things even smoother, Clean Energy will build a private fueling station in Rialto, California, exclusively for Cemex. This station will have special dispensers to make refueling easy and cost-effective. The new station is expected to be ready by the end of the year, allowing Cemex trucks to fuel up on-site soon after.
A Step Towards a Greener Future
This switch to RNG is part of Cemex’s “Future in Action” program, which aims to achieve sustainable excellence through climate action and natural resource management. The ultimate goal is to become a net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) company by 2050. By using RNG, Cemex expects to cut fleet emissions by about 8,822 metric tons of CO2 each year. This is like taking 1,981 gasoline-powered cars off the road for a year or planting 137,648 trees, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
A Strong Commitment to Sustainability
Francisco Rivera, Cemex US Regional President for the West Region, emphasized the importance of this move: “Embracing renewable fuels isn’t just an option; it’s an imperative. 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.”
Cemex is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner environment, demonstrating that even in heavy industries, sustainable choices can make a big difference.