CEMEX says that is has moved two million tonnes of aggregates across the UK by rail this year, as part of its commitment to sustainable transport methods.
The building materials supplier adds that the policy offers considerable benefits to the environment, saving over 100,000 road movements and 12,500 tonnes of CO2 compared to using trucks.
The company says it was able to reach this tonnage milestone a full week ahead of its 2019 record in spite of the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the market.
The two million tonnage was completed over 1,200 journeys, the majority of which saw aggregates taken from CEMEX’s Dove Holes Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire, to locations across the UK.
David Hart, CEMEX supply chain director for UK & France, commented: “Improving the sustainability of its business is one of CEMEX’s key global priorities, and the supply chain plays an integral role in this.
“Investing over £600,000 into our rail network this year has enabled us to increase efficiency across our operations and in turn grow the amount of transportation that can be delivered by rail, presenting considerable benefits to both the environment and our customers.”
He added that, despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic, the efforts of CEMEX’s employees helped ensure its rail depots have all remained open throughout the year.
