Cemex UK has forged a partnership with The Pallet LOOP, which will see the core range of Rugby Cement products, which are bagged at Cemex’s Rugby plant, delivered on The Pallet LOOP’s distinctive green pallets.
The Pallet LOOP is part of timber and forestry business BSW Group. It is an award-winning pallet reuse scheme which targets the construction sector, where historically fewer than 10% of pallets have been reused, generating over 250,000 tonnes of wood waste annually.
LOOP’s green pallets are FSC-certified, built for multiple trips, and backed by a nationwide collection service that offers Rugby Cement customers financial incentives for returns.
Cemex is the first business in the cement industry to sign up with The Pallet LOOP, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to use sustainable packaging and underlining its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
This move is part of the company’s broader Future in Action strategy, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through climate action, circularity, and natural resource management.
Vicki Elliott, Cemex UK national sales manager for bagged cement, said: “This is a significant step forward for the cement industry. We’ve supported The Pallet LOOP from day one, signing its charter back in 2022.
“Now, we’re proud to be the first in our sector to integrate this solution into our supply chain. It’s about doing the right thing, as simply as possible – reducing waste, cutting carbon, and helping our customers make more sustainable choices.”
Cemex’s adoption of LOOP pallets will begin with its core Rugby packed product range; Premium Cement (paper and plastic bags); High Strength; and Sulfate; with plans to expand across the full portfolio in future phases.
Elliott added: “This partnership reflects our belief that small steps toward circularity can make a big difference. We’re excited to work with our customers and partners to drive positive change across the industry.”
Andy Williamson, The Pallet LOOP MD, said: “This agreement shows how forward-thinking manufacturers such as Cemex are reimagining their supply chains, not just for efficiency, but for positive environmental impact.
“By choosing our circular economy pallets, Cemex is proving that sustainability and smart business can go hand in hand. They join a growing number of material manufacturers that are now using our pallets to great effect – driving benefits for their business and their customers.
“We’re excited to get pallets rolling for Cemex early next month, marking another major step forward in changing how materials move across the UK construction industry.”
