CEMEX and Enel Green Power join forces in Guatemala to build a more sustainable future

Cemex release

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that it has signed a power purchase agreement with Enel Green Power, who will supply clean electricity for CEMEX’s cement operations in Guatemala for the next five years.

The agreement reaffirms the commitment of CEMEX and the Enel Group to lead their respective industries in climate action and facilitate the transition to clean energy. The supply contract aligns with CEMEX’s ambitious Scope 2 goal to achieve 55% clean energy by 2030. The approximately 164 GWh of clean electricity supplied under this agreement is equivalent to the CO₂ emissions avoided by planting more than 240,000 trees.

“This agreement with Enel Green Power will allow us to operate our cement facility in Guatemala with 100% clean electricity. Transitioning to renewable energy sources is an integral part of our climate action strategy,” said Jesús González, President of CEMEX South, Central America, and the Caribbean. “We remain committed to becoming a net-zero CO₂ company and are taking decisive steps to achieve this goal.”

“At Enel Green Power, generating sustainable energy means taking action and addressing the challenge of global climate change. For this reason, we seek to work in partnership with our largest clients to develop wide-ranging sustainability projects that are in harmony with the environment. This contract with CEMEX in Guatemala is another opportunity to reinforce our commitment to the energy transition and care for the environment,” said José Sánchez, Country Manager of Enel Green Power in Guatemala.

Under its Future in Action program, CEMEX announced a 40% reduction goal of its specific net CO₂ emissions in cement by 2030*. Additionally, the company set a target to source 55% of its electricity needs from clean sources by 2030. These climate action goals are aligned to an ambitious CO₂ reduction pathway validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) according to the Well Below 2^°C Scenario. CEMEX’s aggressive 2030 climate action targets are an important milestone in the company’s transition to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Enel Green Power Guatemala has developed the technical and human capabilities to add value to its clients' business and respond to their needs. In the region, as in the rest of the world, Enel Green Power plays a fundamental role in leading the energy transition process and helping its business partners in the five continents to achieve their sustainability goals.