Thanks to its ongoing focus on innovative production techniques, global building supplier 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 contain 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.”
Vertua mortars are integral high-performance products offered by Cemex’s Urbanisation Solutions Europe business. The enhancements made to Cemex’s mortars range come shortly after the launch of the Vertua sprayed concrete product, further demonstrating how Urbanisation Solutions is constantly innovating to provide customers with a broad range of more sustainable solutions for the challenges of modern urbanisation.
Cemex has also recently launched Cemex Go Mortars, a new digital platform enabling Dry Mortar customers to manage all jobsite locations in one single place. It provides customers with the real-time and detailed information they need for more effective decision-making, with a single point of access to up-to-date data sheets and information regarding the safe use of on-site silos, including risk assessments and more, reducing the amount of paper handling and documentation being lost.
The Vertua brand covers five sustainability attributes: lower carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, saving water, incorporating recycled materials and optimising design. Any products to bear the Vertua brand must meet requirements for at least one of these sustainable attributes. The Vertua logo will be displayed on selected mortar silos across the UK for easy identification. The fact label for the Vertua mortar products will detail the CO2 reduction achieved, and overall CO2 content.
For more information about Cemex’s mortar products, visit: https://www.cemex.co.uk/mortar-products
* Compared to the carbon content of mortar produced by Cemex UK in 2020. Industry available reference baseline – EC3 – Product EPDs
