Carib Cement cuts water use 16% as sustainability agenda broadens

Caribbean Cement Company Ltd has reduced water withdrawals by 16 per cent, marking a new phase in the manufacturer’s sustainability strategy as it seeks to lower its environmental footprint beyond earlier initiatives, such as using discarded tyres to fuel its cement kiln. Jorge Martinez, managing director of Carib Cement, said the reduction was particularly significant as Jamaica continues to experience pressure on water resources amid periods of drought and variable rainfall.