Durrant Pate/Contributor

Caribbean Cement is leading the way in cutting lost production time recording 1,257 days without a lost-time incident, as at the March 2026 first quarter.

This achievement comes amid Carib Cement’s focused actions to reinforce our “Zero4Life” safety philosophy, aiming for zero injuries, occupational illnesses, and incidents. During the quarter, significant emphasis was placed on safety refreshers, simulation exercises mimicking actual hazards, and tracking response times to boost preparedness and accountability. 

Additionally, a plant-wide safety campaign was executed, focusing on the importance of the consistent use of personal protective equipment, preventing slips, trips, and falls, and keeping workspaces organised. This campaign was clearly communicated to staff throughout the quarter to reinforce our safety culture across the organisation.

Environmental and sustainability performance

The East Kingston-based company made strong progress in its environmental and sustainability performance during Q1 2026. To this extent, Carib Cement maintained compliance with air emissions standards, keeping particulate matter and opacity levels well below regulatory limits, reflecting improved process stability and recent plant upgrades under the Debottleneck project. 

This J$6.7 billion Debottleneck investment has significantly improved kiln output and operational efficiency, enabling the company to reach record cement sales of approximately 96,000 metric tonnes for the month of February alone. Water management also improved meaningfully, with a 24% reduction in water withdrawal intensity year-to-date. 

At the same time, waste management practices remained robust with high levels of material recovery and circularity supported by ongoing reuse and backfilling initiatives. 

The company further advanced its long-term sustainability agenda through continued development of its mangrove restoration pilot project, reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity, climate resilience and community partnership.

In parallel, constructive engagement with regulators and successful license renewals reflected a proactive and transparent compliance culture.