Cemex has reduced the embodied carbon of its mortar range by over 30%*. The carbon saving has been achieved by incorporating Cemex’s high performance CEM II A-L 52.5N Vertua cement alongside new admixture technology plus an enhanced production process with a more efficient drying process. Cemex’s Vertua cement products offer a unique composition, containing the highest quality ingredients to reduce the carbon footprint of the finished product.

As a result of this carbon saving, Cemex’s mortar products now meet the strict criteria to be included in the company’s enhanced Vertua range, which is comprised of its most sustainable products. The reduction in carbon achieved applies to all Cemex’s dry mortar range of products, including the extensive range of coloured mortars which have proven particularly popular with developers of projects including the Kia Oval in Surrey and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park development in London.

Andy Bright, Mortars Production Manager for Cemex Europe, commented: “By utilising designed mortar formations, we have been able to make a considerable carbon reduction to the products in our mortars range. These products are prized by our customers because of their strong performance and strength, flexibility of supply and wide range of colours, and we are confident they will appreciate the opportunity to choose a more sustainable product too.”

 * Compared to the carbon content of mortar produced by Cemex UK in 2020. Industry available reference baseline – EC3 – Product EPDs

You can read the full press release here.