Solid Cement backs Clean Air Act

Vehicles at Solid Cement Corp.’s Antipolo plant were treated to free vehicle emissions tests in line with the national government’s Clean Air Act, as well as the company’s ISO 14001 certification for Environment Management Systems (EMS).

"Public participation," according to Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Heherson Alvarez, "plays a key role" in cooperating with "the global effort to exercise responsibility on clean, healthy and breathable air."

Putting the Secretary’s words into action, Solid Cement offered this free and worthwhile service to all vehicles entering its plant premises for two days.

Both private and company vehicles, as well as vehicles of contractors and suppliers, whether diesel or gasoline, underwent government-prescribed vehicle emission testing procedures to ensure their compliance with the rules and regulations of the Clean Air Act of 1999.

The Clean Air Act was a response to public clamor for government action against worsening pollution, particularly in Metro Manila.

Solid Cement, a member of the CEMEX Philippines Group of Companies, also implemented this program in fulfillment of its commitment to maintaining its ISO 14001 certification, as well as its commitment to the local community’s welfare.

The Vehicle Emission Testing program is only one of Solid Cement’s many pro-environment activities, which include tree planting, recycling, waste management and animal protection programs.

CEMEX is a leading global producer and marketer of cement and ready-mix products, with operations primarily concentrated in the world’s most dynamic cement markets across five continents.

CEMEX combines a deep knowledge of the local markets with its global network and information technology systems to provide world-class products and services to its customers, from individual homebuilders to large industrial contractors.

CEMEX is represented in the Philippines by the CEMEX Philippines Group of Companies. Under its wing are APO Cement Corp., whose plant is located in Naga, Cebu; Rizal Cement Co. Inc. whose plant is in Binangonan, Rizal; and Solid Cement Corp. whose plant is in Antipolo, Rizal.

Brand-name products of CEMEX Philippines Group of Companies are APO Cement, Rizal Cement, Island Cement, CEMEX Concrete, CEMEX White Cement and Island Quarry and Aggregates.

For more information, visit www.cemex.com and www.cemex.com.ph.