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Cemex SAB de CV has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company explicitly names specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), California Cap-and-Trade, Mexico's pilot ETS, and carbon tax systems in Colombia, Mexico, and Poland. Cemex also highlights its collaboration with trade associations like CEMBUREAU and GCCA, which advocate for carbon neutrality and climate action policies. Additionally, Cemex provides detailed information about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, including direct dialogue with EU Commission officials, EU Parliamentarians, and Permanent Representations of several EU Member States, as well as participation in consultations. The company also mentions its active membership and leadership roles in industry associations such as the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), which serve as platforms for advocacy and education. Furthermore, Cemex has been transparent about the specific outcomes it seeks through its lobbying efforts, advocating for policies that enable "utilization of non-recyclable waste for energy recovery and material reuse," promoting "more widespread adoption of lower-carbon products," supporting renewable electricity policies to meet clean electricity 2030 consumption targets, and backing emissions trading systems to establish a market carbon price. These clearly stated goals reflect measurable and specific policy changes Cemex aims to achieve, aligning with its commitment to the Paris Agreement and decarbonization pathways.
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Cemex demonstrates a comprehensive climate lobbying governance process that includes both direct and indirect lobbying activities. The company explicitly states its commitment to "advocate and lobby aligned with the Paris Agreement within the industry trade associations of which we are a member." To ensure alignment, Cemex has "conducted a comprehensive review of our trade associations' climate policy positions," which reflects a robust governance mechanism for indirect lobbying. The review process involved evaluating 14 trade associations based on criteria such as support for the Paris Agreement, circular economy directives, lower-carbon products, clean electricity, emissions trading systems, and R&D funding for decarbonization technologies. Cemex utilized "an independent analysis of publicly available information" and "a survey sent to the trade associations" to assess alignment, showcasing a thorough methodology. The review was led by the "global public affairs team, collaborating with regional and local public affairs team members and the trade associations," and the results were validated by the "global sustainability team," indicating clear accountability and oversight structures. Furthermore, Cemex disclosed that "we found no major misalignments between the trade associations' climate policy positions and our own policy positions," with 12 associations fully aligned and the remaining two lacking formal positions on certain priorities. This level of detail and transparency in monitoring and managing climate lobbying activities, along with the identification of responsible parties, underscores a strong governance framework.
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