EPA Names CEMEX USA 2009 ENERGY STAR®Partner of the Year

CEMEX Earns Award for Exceptional Work to Protect the Environment through Energy
Efficiency
HOUSTON--(Business Wire)--
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named CEMEX USA a 2009 ENERGY
STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions. CEMEX`s accomplishments will be recognized at an
awards ceremony later this month in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2009.

CEMEX USA, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2004, will be honored for strategic
energy management and a commitment to save energy across its entire operation
that resulted in significant energy and financial savings. CEMEX decreased its
total energy use equal to reducing 115,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. This is
equivalent to providing electricity to at least 1,500 American homes for a
decade or avoiding about 21,000 passenger vehicles` CO2 emissions for a year.
Besides serving as an active ENERGY STAR Partner, CEMEX also has an Energy
Management Program in place, employs a Corporate Energy Management Team and a
Site Energy Team at each plant, has received numerous local and national energy
and environmental awards, and is a strong advocate for energy conservation and
sustainable manufacturing practices.

The 2009 Partner of the Year Awards recognize efforts to use energy efficiently
in facility operations and to integrate superior energy management into overall
organizational strategy. Award winners are selected from more than 12,000
organizations.

"This is one of the highest awards we have received from the EPA and we are
honored to be among the select few," said Gilberto Perez, President of CEMEX
USA. "This is a testament to our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and
demonstrates great strides towards achieving this essential goal."

In 2008, five CEMEX cement plants received U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certifications
for superior energy and environmental performance (Clinchfield, Ga.; Davenport,
Calif.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Louisville, Ky.; and Wampum, Pa), the most
certifications received in 2008 by a U.S. cement company. In 2007, three CEMEX
cement plants received the certifications. It is these plants` equipment and
their cement manufacturing processes that are recognized with the ENERGY STAR.

"EPA is pleased to recognize CEMEX USA for leadership in addressing global
warming through greater energy efficiency," said Kathleen Hogan, Director of the
Climate Protection Partnerships Division at the U.S. EPA. "Because commercial
and industrial facilities account for about half of U.S. greenhouse gas
emissions, CEMEX`s efforts are vital to protecting our global environment."

Last year alone, Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved $19 billion on
their energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of
29 million vehicles.

CEMEX is a growing global building materials company that provides high quality
products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50
countries throughout the world. The company has a rich history of improving the
well-being of those it serves through its efforts to pursue innovative industry
solutions and efficiency advancements and to promote a sustainable future. For
more information, visit www.cemexusa.com.

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992
as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and
consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the
environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY
STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes,
buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit
www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

CEMEX Contact:
Director, External Communications
Jennifer Borgen, 713-650-6200
jenniferh.borgen@cemex.com
or
EPA Contact:
Maria Vargas, 202-343-9178
vargas.maria@epa.gov

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