Cement News tagged under: Environmental
GCCA launches 'Innovandi - the GCC Research Network'11 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has today announced the formation of Innovandi - the Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN). The network ties together the cement and concrete industry with scientific institutions to drive and support global innovation with actionable research, building on the industry's long-held commitment to ensuring a sustainable future. These comittments include, achieving an 18.3 per cent reduction in CO 2 per tonne of cementitious prod... |
GCCA launches 'Innovandi - the GCC Research Network'11 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has today announced the formation of Innovandi - the Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN). The network ties together the cement and concrete industry with scientific institutions to drive and support global innovation with actionable research, building on the industry's long-held commitment to ensuring a sustainable future. These comittments include, achieving an 18.3 per cent reduction in CO 2 per tonne of cementitious prod... |
Environmental Excellence – ICR Cement Industry Awards 201910 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsEnvironmental Excellence – w&p Zement GmbH Company representative Florian Salzer, Plant Manager, Wietersdorf, w&p Zement GmbH (Austria) Company description Part of the ALPACEM Group, w&p Zement is a privately-owned cement producer. Its main production facility is the Wietersdorf plant, a 2200tpd state-of-the-art facility built in 2005 and located in southern Austria. The plant currently produces 17 types of cement and three types of clinker. The company also runs a ... |
GCCA launches Industry EPD Tool08 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched its new Industry Environmental Products Tool (Version 2.0) to support the publication of environmental product declarations (EPDs) by cement and concrete producers. The new Industry Environmental Products DeclarationTool (EPDT) supports assessment of the environmental impact of cement and concrete products. Dr Andrew Minson, GCCA concrete and sustainable construction director, said: "We are committed to supporting the cemen... |
GCCA launches Industry EPD Tool08 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched its new Industry Environmental Products Tool (Version 2.0) to support the publication of environmental product declarations (EPDs) by cement and concrete producers. The new Industry Environmental Products DeclarationTool (EPDT) supports assessment of the environmental impact of cement and concrete products. Dr Andrew Minson, GCCA concrete and sustainable construction director, said: "We are committed to supporting the cemen... |
Gas prices lowered in Egypt for cement sector04 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsEgypt has reduced the domestic price of gas for the cement, metals and ceramic industries, said Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouli. Gas prices will continue to be reviews, but the cement industry will have a set price of US$6/mBtu down from US$8m/Btu, while metals and ceramics will pay US$5.50/mBtu down from US$7m/Btu. Egypt has also started to link energy prices to the international market as part of subsidy-cutting reforms in line with recommendations from the International Monetary Fund. |
CMA commits to waste management01 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia's Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) has expressed its commitment towards disposal of wastes and plastics and use of alternative fuels and raw materials. Addressing the 'CONSERVE 2019' conference on alternative fuel and raw materials in the cement industry, CMA President, Mahendra Singhi, said: "The Indian cement industry has been able to use almost 75Mt of waste as a replacement of raw materials and fuels." Industry veterans present at the conference said that the cement manufac... |
CMA commits to waste management01 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsIndia's Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) has expressed its commitment towards disposal of wastes and plastics and use of alternative fuels and raw materials. Addressing the 'CONSERVE 2019' conference on alternative fuel and raw materials in the cement industry, CMA President, Mahendra Singhi, said: "The Indian cement industry has been able to use almost 75Mt of waste as a replacement of raw materials and fuels." Industry veterans present at the conference said that the cement manufac... |
Cemex included in Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index30 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsCemex SAB de CV has been included for the third-consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index thanks to its leadership in sustainability. Cemex was chosen after an assessment of the company’s business practices, recognising its performance on environmental, social, and governance criteria. “We are honoured to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index, underscoring the key role that sustainability plays in our strategy,” said Vi... |
Bamburi to dispose of Shell waste oil30 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsKenya’s Bamburi Cement’s waste division, Geocycle and Vivo Energy Kenya have agreed to collect and safely dispose of waste oil from Shell service stations across the country and Vivo Energy’s commercial customers. The initiative will see waste oil co-processed in Bamburi Cement’s kilns. Around 20,000l of waste oil per month is currently being collected by Shell service stations across Kenya. The partnership with Geocycle will reduce the logistical challenges faced by Shell when collecting ... |