Cemex to operate Egypt’s first Regenera facility
Regenera facility to receive and treat more than 800 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day
CEMEX have signed an agreement with Gharbia Governorate to operate the first Regenera facility in Egypt. Through this agreement, Cemex will treat more than 800 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day to generate alternative fuels and produce compost – ensuring minimal residual waste to landfill.
The agreement will promote and support circularity while saving approximately 50,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and decreasing methane generation through the avoidance of landfill.
It will also benefit the citizens of the governorate by ensuring all the daily waste collected is safely treated whilst reducing the negative impacts associated with landfilling.Through Regenera, Cemex aim to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and benefit communities by promoting sustainable development and reducing the environmental impact of industrial activities.
Commenting on the new facility, Yago Castro Izaguirre, Cemex Egypt and UAE president, said: ‘At Cemex, we are committed to leading climate action in the industry. This is reflected in the progressive and innovative work to actualize the vision of becoming a net-zero company by 2050. The Regenera facility helps us make greater headway in preserving natural resources by relying on sustainable substitutes for fossil fuels.’
