Cemex named to Texan by Nature 20

Cemex was named to the Texan by Nature 20 for the fourth-straight year for its sustainability and conservation efforts. Photo: Cemex USA

For the fourth-straight year, Cemex was named to the Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), the official ranking by the Texas-led conservation non-profit Texan by Nature founded by former first lady Laura Bush.

Cemex says its commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation includes its support of land conservation and habitat restoration at a 27,000-acre ecological corridor at the Texas-Mexico border managed by the El Carmen Land & Conservation Co. (ECLCC).

The company’s sustainability efforts also include the 33-acre Balcones Dry Comal Creek Wildlife Habitat Center (Cemex Nature Center) at Cemex’s Balcones operations in New Braunfels, Texas. Located adjacent to the Balcones cement plant and quarry, the center serves as an outdoor classroom for employees, educators and students to immerse themselves in a 20-acre biodiverse environment exclusively reserved for native landscaping, wildlife, garden beds and other educational programs. In 2021, the site was recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council as a silver verified conservation program.

“Sustainability and conservation are of critical importance for the future of Texas and society,” says Jerae Carlson, Cemex’s senior vice president of sustainability. “At Cemex, our Texas colleagues are proud to be recognized for practicing and promoting these principles. As we continue to embed sustainability in our strategy and operations, we look forward to continuing to be a good steward of the natural resources in Texas and beyond.”

Adds Joni Carswell, CEO and president of Texan by Nature: “We believe in building an environmentally sustainable future through actions, collaborations and innovative models in conservation. It is an honor to celebrate the Texas-based industry leaders that share these values and demonstrate the benefits of pairing business resources with conservation efforts to impact the globe.”

Bush is excited to celebrate this year’s TxN 20 and says the organizations on the list are “pioneers, collaborators and change makers.”

“I encourage other companies to follow their example and engage in conservation,” Bush says. “Together, we can set the standard for sustaining a prosperous economy, rich natural resources, and a secure future for the next generation.”