Cement News tagged under: Environmental
CEMBUREAU and Birdlife adopt joint position on EU nature directives13 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsBirdlife Europe and CEMBUREAU have joined forces to identify ways in which the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives could be enhanced to the benefit of biodiversity and nature conservation across Europe. The European cement association said in a statement yesterday that in the context of the ongoing evaluation of the Birds and Habitats Directives1, the experience shared by both the cement industry and NGOs demonstrates that whilst the Directives are fit for purpose, their i... |
Cemex recognised for environmental disclosure12 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced that it was ranked second in the Latin American Climate Disclosure Leadership Index, a ranking compiled by CDP that recognises leading companies in the disclosure of data related to environmental and CO2 emissions performance. Cemex earned this honour for its sound sustainability practices and its comprehensive disclosure, which earned a score of 99 out of 100 for the transparency and completeness of information provided. This is the fourth consecutive year that Cemex was i... |
Cementos Argos included in the CDLI10 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos has been included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) ranking for Latin America thanks to its good practices in the field of sustainability and the quality and transparency of the information it disclosed on climate change through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The Colombian producer has been ranked number eight as a top leading Latin American company in the international program. |
Cementos Argos included in the CDLI10 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos has been included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) ranking for Latin America thanks to its good practices in the field of sustainability and the quality and transparency of the information it disclosed on climate change through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The Colombian producer has been ranked number eight as a top leading Latin American company in the international program. |
UltraTech Cement included on the Indian Climate Disclosure Leadership Index05 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement announced that it has been identified as an Indian leader for the quality of climate change-related information that it has disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP India, a not-for-profit organisation that drives sustainable economies. As a result, UltraTech Cement has been awarded a position on the Indian Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), released this week in the India climate change report. The Indian cement major said it has earned it... |
UltraTech Cement included on the Indian Climate Disclosure Leadership Index05 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement announced that it has been identified as an Indian leader for the quality of climate change-related information that it has disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP India, a not-for-profit organisation that drives sustainable economies. As a result, UltraTech Cement has been awarded a position on the Indian Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), released this week in the India climate change report. The Indian cement major said it has earned it... |
Cemex Panama recognised for environmental management21 October 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced that its Panamanian operations were awarded the highest recognition in sustainable development and environmental management by the Panamanian Chamber of Construction (CAPAC for its acronym in Spanish). Cemex Panama earned this honour for its implementation of protection and conservation policies in the environments where the company operates. The CAPAC’s panel of judges included engineers, architects, developers, governmental officials, and scholars. The award criteria inclu... |
Cemex Panama recognised for environmental management21 October 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex announced that its Panamanian operations were awarded the highest recognition in sustainable development and environmental management by the Panamanian Chamber of Construction (CAPAC for its acronym in Spanish). Cemex Panama earned this honour for its implementation of protection and conservation policies in the environments where the company operates. The CAPAC’s panel of judges included engineers, architects, developers, governmental officials, and scholars. The award criteria inclu... |
Taiheiyo Cement concludes contract for research into Fukushima agricultural land reclamation20 October 2015, Published under Cement NewsTaiheiyo Cement Corp of Japan has concluded a contract for collaborative research with the Fukushima Future Center for Regional Revitalisation of Fukushima University and commenced research using Minamisoma City as a case study. The goal is to promote research into preserving and utilising agricultural land damaged by the 2011 Earthquake and to respond to the need for regional revitalisation and agricultural recovery through recovering agricultural land by cultivating 'energy crops'... |
Four Cemex USA cement plants awarded Energy Star certification19 October 2015, Published under Cement NewsCemex USA announced Thursday that four of its cement manufacturing plants have earned the US Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® certification in 2015. Cemex noted that recognition of its USA’s plants in Miami, FL, Clinchfield, GA, Fairborn, OH, and Victorville, CA, demonstrates that these facilities perform among the top 25 per cent of similar US facilities for energy conservation. 2015 marks the ninth consecutive year of certification for the Clinchfield plant, an achievement r... |