UNACEM Peru reduces its cement's CO2 emissions by 2.7% in 2022

UNACEM Peru reduces its cement’s CO2 emissions by 2.7% in 2022

UNACEM Peru said that it reduced its CO2 emissions per tonne of cement by 2.7% year-on-year during 2022. Throughout the year, the company reduced its electricity consumption by 3.4%. It sourced 90% of its electricity from renewable sources and met 70% of its fuel needs with natural gas. UNACEM Peru is committed to reaching carbon neutral cement production by 2050.

In terms of community engagement, the producer benefitted 76,700 people through its social infrastructure investments and 14,1000 people through its dialogue space initiatives, and provided its remote health guidance service to 3000 people.