Investment-Grade Rating Achieved
CEMEX achieved its long-running goal of recovering its investment-grade rating, providing a runway to pursue growth strategy and sustainable shareholder return programs.
Record Net Income
Net income for 2024 reached $939 million, a record level in recent history, driven by a lower effective tax rate and asset sales.
Decarbonization Efforts
CEMEX reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 15% and 17%, respectively, compared to 2020, and received EU innovation funding for carbon capture projects.
Portfolio Rebalancing
Executed $2.2 billion in divestitures, rebalancing the portfolio towards developed markets. Approximately 90% of EBITDA is now generated in the U.S., Europe, and Mexico.
Urbanization Solutions Growth
EBITDA in urbanization solutions increased 4% in 2024 with margin expanding by 1.1 percentage points, driven by high-margin businesses.