Mercury inventories – experience from Latin America

This report outlines the development of mercury emission inventories within the Latin American cement industry, coordinated by the Inter-American Cement Federation under a global partnership framework. It describes regional industry scale, existing regulatory diversity, and gaps in enforcement across countries. The document details objectives to improve measurement, reporting, and awareness, supported by a confidential digital reporting tool and standardised methodologies. It explains data collection procedures, including fuel use and emission metrics, and presents preliminary reporting structures, while highlighting challenges related to regulation, industry practices, and sustainable development in the region.