CemexESG & Sustainability Jobs

Global building materials company producing cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and related products, committed to sustainable construction and innovation.

Cemex is one of the world's largest construction materials companies, producing cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. It serves construction projects ranging from residential buildings to large infrastructure, operating across multiple continents with roughly $16 billion in annual net sales.

Why it matters

Cement manufacturing is one of the largest industrial sources of CO2 emissions globally. Cemex has structured its sustainability program - called Future in Action - around reaching net-zero CO2, with 2030 interim targets covering carbon intensity reductions, circular economy inputs, water stewardship, and biodiversity. Its Vertua product line offers lower-carbon concrete and cement options that reduce embodied carbon in construction projects. The company also runs Regenera, a unit focused on co-processing waste materials as alternative fuels and raw materials, reducing both landfill waste and reliance on virgin resources.

Cemex holds an MSCI ESG rating of AAA and issues sustainable finance instruments, signaling that its decarbonization commitments are tracked by external analysts. For sustainability professionals, it represents a hard-to-abate sector actively building internal teams around carbon, circular economy, and ESG reporting.