Cement News tagged under: Environmental
European Parliament to vote on removing cement sector ETS exemption08 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsOn February 15 the European Parliament will vote on a report from its environment committee on the reform of the EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS). Among the recommendations in the report is the suggestion that the practice of allocating permits to the cement sector covering all of its emission be stopped. According to reports in the Parliament Magazine, MEPs have been subjected to ‘intense’ lobbying from the cement industry. "The lobbying has been intense with representatives from t... |
Australia: GECA cement and concrete standard announced08 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsGood Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) operates Australia’s only independent, not-for-profit, multi-sector ecolabelling programme and has released a new standard for cement, concrete and concrete products, and is now welcoming applications for certification. The standard covers three distinct sub categories – cement and supplementary cementitious materials (such as blended cements and alternative non-Portland cements), concrete (including ready-mix and concrete manufactured in tempora... |
India: residents protest about Dawar Cement's NOC07 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsResidents of Khrew in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district staged a protest on Monday in Srinagar, alleging that Dawar Cements has secured No Objection Certificate (NOC) for limestone mining without public support. A large number of people gathered under the banner of local Auqaf Committee assembled in Srinagar to express their opposition. Carrying placards and banners, the protesters claimed that Dawar Cements has misled authorities and has secured NOC for limestone mining with a capacity of 5... |
Cembureau calls for maintaining free EU ETS allowances for best performers02 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe European cement industry has made it clear to MEPs in the European Parliament that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) must maintain free allowances at the level of best performers to achieve real emission reductions, while maintaining a competitive industry in Europe. Cembureau commented that the proposal should ensure that: • All energy-intensive industries are on the carbon leakage list and all installations receive a free allocation based on ambitious but realistic b... |
Cembureau calls for maintaining free EU ETS allowances for best performers02 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe European cement industry has made it clear to MEPs in the European Parliament that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) must maintain free allowances at the level of best performers to achieve real emission reductions, while maintaining a competitive industry in Europe. Cembureau commented that the proposal should ensure that: • All energy-intensive industries are on the carbon leakage list and all installations receive a free allocation based on ambitious but realistic b... |
Hanson UK to release new slag cement at Ecobuild 201702 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsHanson UK is showcasing a range of specialist concretes at the Concrete and Masonry Pavilion at Ecobuild 2017, at the Excel in London 7-9 March 2017. Stand D129 will include Regen ® GGBS (ground granulated blast furnace slag), a low-carbon cement replacement manufactured from a byproduct of the iron-making industry. It reduces the carbon impact of concrete through both its manufacture and its use, replacing 1t of Portland cement with 1t of Regen ® reduces its embodied CO 2 by arou... |
Australia: Adelaide Brighton raises concerns over new homes01 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsAdelaide Brighton Cement (AdBri) is opposing the state government’s plans to build homes and tourism accommodation at Cruickshank’s Corner and Port Approach, fearing it will encourage more complaints about the cement plant's activities. The government has proposed the land near Cruickshank’s Beach as a tourism precinct with marine activities and accommodation, and plans to build new homes at Port Approach. Although the proposed homes are at least 800m away from the factory, in accorda... |
Australia: Adelaide Brighton raises concerns over new homes01 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsAdelaide Brighton Cement (AdBri) is opposing the state government’s plans to build homes and tourism accommodation at Cruickshank’s Corner and Port Approach, fearing it will encourage more complaints about the cement plant's activities. The government has proposed the land near Cruickshank’s Beach as a tourism precinct with marine activities and accommodation, and plans to build new homes at Port Approach. Although the proposed homes are at least 800m away from the factory, in accorda... |
Jamaica: CCC joins greenhouse initiative31 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsState Minister of the Ministry of National Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has praised the Caribbean Cement Company (CCC) for partnering with the Department of Corrections (DCS) to establish a greenhouse project at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre. "The use of greenhouse technology at Tamarind Farm is a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance rehabilitation through skills training, and advance the production of quality crops," said Mr Charles. |
Jamaica: CCC joins greenhouse initiative31 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsState Minister of the Ministry of National Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has praised the Caribbean Cement Company (CCC) for partnering with the Department of Corrections (DCS) to establish a greenhouse project at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre. "The use of greenhouse technology at Tamarind Farm is a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance rehabilitation through skills training, and advance the production of quality crops," said Mr Charles. |