Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua B de C : GCC Partners With Global Industry To Achieve Carbon Neutrality

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GCC*, or “the Company”), a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, and an active member of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), announced that the Company has come together with the global industry to state a collective ambition for a carbon neutral concrete by 2050 in order to meet the global climate challenge.

The members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association are working in partnership with a range of stakeholders such as, policymakers, governments, investors, researchers and end users to set an achievable roadmap that meets global expectations and drives the appropriate response in taking climate action. The 2050 roadmap, which will be published with a detailed implementation plan by the end of 2021, will set a long-term vision for the industry and GCC’s value chain partners.

“Sustainability is an important element of our long-term strategy,” said Enrique Escalante, CEO. “GCC is committed to implementing global best practices throughout the organization while further strengthening the Company’s long-term profitability.”

To watch Enrique's full statement on climate ambition, visit www.gcc.com or click here.

About GCC

GCC is a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction‐related services in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with an annual cement production capacity of 5.8 million metric tons. Founded in 1941, the Company’s shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC*.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Source: Grupo Cementos De Chihuahua, S.A.B. De C.V.

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