Global building materials supplier Cemex has invested in new electric ReadyMix trucks across the region as part of its strategy to cut its fleet emissions.
The company first introduced electric mixers at its German and UAE operations in 2023 and , following their initial success, electric mixers have since been deployed across France, Poland, the Czech Republic and Spain, with Cemex’s German operation further expanding its own EV fleet, acquiring seven new trucks so far this year.
Cemex’s electric mixer fleet can reduce carbon emissions by up to 100% while also offering exceptionally low noise levels.
The trucks are also equipped with modern safety features and can carry similar amounts of materials to those of a conventional mixer.
Matthew Wild, Cemex EMEA vice president for supply chain and procurement, said, “Transport is one of the key areas where Cemex strives to reduce its CO2 emissions, which is why we are investing in and implementing electric mixers across our EMEA operations.
“These trucks incorporate renewable energy sources, which enables us to provide more sustainable solutions for the transportation of ready-mix materials while also being a better neighbour and fellow road user.”
The adoption of renewable energy sources forms a key part of Cemex’s Future in Action strategy, which focuses on the decarbonisation of its global operations through developing and integrating more sustainable products and technologies, to become a Net-Zero CO2 company by 2050.
