Cemex wins Fortune 2026 Change the World nod for freshwater-free concrete initiative in Mexico
CX•Progress across Mexico and expansion plans
Freshwater substitution across Mexican ready-mix operations reached 67% in 2025.
31 Mexico concrete plants were certified under AENOR’s Zero Freshwater and Zero Discharge framework.
The model is being replicated in France, Spain, and the United States.
Fortune recognition for freshwater-free concrete initiative
Cemex was named to Fortune’s 2026 Change the World list for its freshwater-free concrete initiative in Mexico.
The program replaced freshwater in ready-mix concrete with alternative water sources not suitable for human consumption or agriculture.
