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Nine Cemex USA sites recognised by Wildlife Habitat Council20 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsNine Cemex USA sites received certifications through the Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) Corporate Lands for Learning and Wildlife at Work Programs. Corporate Lands for Learning Program Certifications The Corporate Lands for Learning certification recognises programs for their exemplary conservation education and outreach opportunities provided to their local communities. Four of the sites were recertified with WHC’s Corporate Lands for Learning (CLL) program, including 474 Sand Mine (F... |
Peru’s cement market stable in 201419 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsPeru’s cement market absorbed around 881,360t of cement in December 2014, according to the latest data from the country’s cement association, Asocem. Domestic producers reached an output of 932,603t in the last month of 2014, of which 37,491t of cement were exported as well as 30,014t of clinker. Comparative figures for December 2013 revealed a 3.3 per cent increase in national dispatches but a 7.5 per cent decrease in cement exports. Production rose 0.5 per cent in December YoY. Full... |
Dalmia Bharat Group recognised for CSR achievements06 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsDalmia Bharat Group has been awarded the CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2014 for 'Significant Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)’, beating 20 other companies to the title. This is the third consecutive year that the Indian cement producer has been recognised for its sustainability efforts. Commenting on the award, Gautam Dalmia, managing director, of the Dalmia Bharat Group, said: "It is a huge honour for us to receive the coveted CII-ITC Sustainability Award for the thir... |
Nine Lafarge North America conservation projects certified by Wildlife Habitat Council05 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsNine conservation projects at Lafarge North America sites across the US were certified or recertified this year by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). Six of these projects fall under WHC's Wildlife at Work program, which oversees voluntary efforts that go beyond regulatory requirements to restore and conserve wildlife habitats on corporate-owned land. The remaining three projects operate under WHC's Corporate Lands for Learning certification, which goes a step further by opening up corporat... |
Nine Lafarge North America conservation projects certified by Wildlife Habitat Council05 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsNine conservation projects at Lafarge North America sites across the US were certified or recertified this year by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). Six of these projects fall under WHC's Wildlife at Work program, which oversees voluntary efforts that go beyond regulatory requirements to restore and conserve wildlife habitats on corporate-owned land. The remaining three projects operate under WHC's Corporate Lands for Learning certification, which goes a step further by opening up corporat... |
Titan America plants receive Wildlife Habitat Council certification02 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has recertified Titan America’s cement plants at Roanoke in Troutville, VA and Pennsuco in Medley, FL. Both plants received "Wildlife at Work" recertification, which is valid for three years, during the WHC's Annual Symposium held recently in Baltimore. Roanoke Cement and Pennsuco earned certifications in both "Wildlife at Work" and "Corporate Lands for Learning” categories. "The Wildlife Habitat Council connects corporations, conservation and community t... |
The Philippines: CeMAP assures earthquake-resistant local cement02 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsAfter a 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck The Philippines last October, Philvolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) has been closely watching Metro Manila’s Valley Fault system since a more severe tremor caused by the Valley Fault system will impact most of the buildings and infrastructures in the city. A 7.2-magnitude quake will test the safety and quality of locally manufactured cement, the main component of concrete structures, which according to the Cement Manufacturers... |
Hungary: Magyarország plant invests in alternative fuels storage facility30 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Cement Magyarország opened a storage facility for waste that will be used to help fuel its plant in Királyegyháza, southwestern Hungary. The project, involving an investment of HUF700m (EUR2.2m), will be used to store plastic, rubber and industrial and farm byproducts. Lafarge Cement Magyarország employs 130 people, and reported revenues of HUF8.3bn last year. |
Indonesia: Rembang protests continue22 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsResidents of the Rembang regency in Central Java, Indonesia, are continuing to protest against the planned construction of Semen Indonesia's greenfield plant in the area, according to the Jakarta Post. The report states that last week, hundreds of residents staged a rally in front of the governor's office on Jl Pahlawan, Semarang, protesting against the development of the 8000tpd factory. The protesters arrived in tens of open trucks and were grouped under the Central Java Food Sovereignty ... |
MPA’s Sustainable Development Report highlights progress & challenges22 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its latest Sustainable Development (SD) Report, providing a summary of the industry’s sustainable development performance in 2013. The report is supplemented by commentaries which provide an indication of activities in 2014 and includes examples of areas where further action and progress is required. Nigel Jackson, Chief Executive MPA, said, “We want to be transparent about our industry’s sustainability performance and the latest report ... |