Cemex wins Fortune 2026 Change the World nod for freshwater — free concrete initiative in Mexico

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. 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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. CEMEX SAB de CV published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202609232201BIZWIRE_USPR_____20260923_BW359473) on September 24, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)