Marcelo Furlan's questions to Cemex SAB de CV (CX) leadership • Q2 2024
Question
Marcelo Furlan asked how CEMEX plans to sustain its strong EBITDA margins in Mexico, inquiring about specific cost and efficiency initiatives.
Answer
Executive Maher Al-Haffar outlined several levers for maintaining margins in Mexico. These include actively managing the energy portfolio by switching to cheaper natural gas and alternative fuels, reducing the clinker factor, and addressing transportation costs. Executive Lucy Rodriguez added that a geographic shift in project activity towards the north, where the company's logistics network is more developed, could also provide a future cost benefit.