It is no secret that our air is less healthy today than it was twenty years ago. Even with emission reductions being mandated in states like California, and other smog control measures ordered by government agencies, pollutants of all sorts are still permeating the air, we breathe, in higher and more frightening levels. All of us can do our part to reduce emissions, but obviously big businesses taking steps to lower their pollution output, particularly air pollution, will play a big part in cleaning up the air. While many manufacturers put profit margins ahead of people’s health, continuing to do the bare minimum to comply with emission control standards, other companies are stepping up and taking the lead to make the air, we all breathe, safer and cleaner. One such leader in the green manufacturing movement is CEMEX. CEMEX air quality, at their plants, is either already better than the industry standard or is being improved through new green initiatives implemented by the company’s management. By changing their manufacturing processes to eliminate emissions that pollute the atmosphere, changing the way the mine, process and transport their raw materials, this company is setting an example for other similar manufacturers in the war on pollution. CEMEX air quality initiatives are models that other companies can follow, and they are continually improving their environmental record, even in countries where the governments do not mandate such changes. Of course, having plants in the US, CEMEX is compelled to comply with all of the EPA’s guidelines for emission controls and clean air initiatives. Still, it is clear that this is one company that is taking steps to go green and leading the way for others to follow.