Cemex UK has this week announced a pioneering partnership with The Pallet LOOP, marking a major milestone towards more sustainable packaging solutions in the cement industry.

From October 2025, the core range of Rugby Cement products bagged at Rugby Cement Plant will be delivered on The Pallet LOOP’s distinctive green pallets – designed for recovery, repair, and reuse.

Cemex is the first Cement manufacturer to adopt The Pallet LOOP’s circular pallet system, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. This move is part of our broader Future in Action strategy, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Vicki Elliott, National Sales Manager for Bagged Cement at Cemex UK, 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.”

The Pallet LOOP is an award-winning circular economy pallet reuse scheme designed specifically for the construction sector. Its model addresses a long-standing issue in construction logistics: the single-use pallet. Historically, fewer than 10% of pallets in the sector have been reused, generating over 250,000 tonnes of wood waste annually. The Pallet LOOP’s green pallets are FSC-certified, built for multiple trips, and backed by a nationwide collection service that offers our cement customers financial incentives for returns.

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.

You can read the full press release here: https://www.cemex.co.uk/-/cemex-uk-pioneers-reusable-pallet-system-for-bagged-cement-distribution