Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Boral to shift electricity supply to green renewables by 202508 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsBoral is targeting 100 per cent renewable and hydrocarbon energy supply by 2025 as part of its net-zero emissions by 2050 commitment. The company is ‘exploring all options’ it said to Renew Economy which will cover Boral's energy needs outside of its Berrima kiln, which is set on a separate decarbonisation pathway. CO 2 emissions at the company's Berrima plant will focus on alternative fuels and improving energy efficiency upgrades as well as new and emerging technologies. Boral CEO, Zla... |
Turboden to participate in HEATLEAP waste heat initiative07 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsToday, the European Union (EU)-funded HEATLEAP project is being officially launched and presented to the public. The project aims to demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of waste heat recovery systems in energy-intensive industries. Currently, it is difficult to capture and use low-grade (<70˚C) waste heat with conventional technologies. Paolo Bertuzzi, CEO of Turboden and coordinator of the project, comments: "We are delighted to showcase our portfolio of solutions ... |
Turboden to participate in HEATLEAP waste heat initiative07 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsToday, the European Union (EU)-funded HEATLEAP project is being officially launched and presented to the public. The project aims to demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of waste heat recovery systems in energy-intensive industries. Currently, it is difficult to capture and use low-grade (<70˚C) waste heat with conventional technologies. Paolo Bertuzzi, CEO of Turboden and coordinator of the project, comments: "We are delighted to showcase our portfolio of solutions ... |
Holcim announces biodiversity and water strategy06 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced its strategy to become nature-positive by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities. The positive impact on biodiversity will be based on transformative rehabilitation plans and measured by a science-based methodology developed in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), according to a statement. Preserving water across its business, the group aims to replenish freshwater in water-risk areas... |
Sephaku Cement is saving water for itself and the local community02 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsSephaku Cement (Dangote group) has prioritised water management by monitoring its use and implementing water balancing programmes such as storm water management at its cement plants in South Africa. The Aganang cement plant, situated 40km west of Lichtenburg, is located in the North West province, which is a water-stressed region of the world. The flagship integrated plant was designed to drain stormwater into concrete channels and pathways, routing the water into two return water dams... |
UAE’s cement sector is integral in building circular economies01 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe second UAE Circular Economy Council meeting reviewed progress in implementing the country’s 2021-31 Circular Economy Policy and underlined the growing role of the cement sector in achieving its goals. Mohammed Al Jawi, senior manager of environmental and waste management at Emirates Global Aluminium, stressed that the company’s policy of zero processed waste being sent to landfill had been made possible by the cement sector. He outlined that the approach to reducing generated spent p... |
UAE’s cement sector is integral in building circular economies01 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe second UAE Circular Economy Council meeting reviewed progress in implementing the country’s 2021-31 Circular Economy Policy and underlined the growing role of the cement sector in achieving its goals. Mohammed Al Jawi, senior manager of environmental and waste management at Emirates Global Aluminium, stressed that the company’s policy of zero processed waste being sent to landfill had been made possible by the cement sector. He outlined that the approach to reducing generated spent p... |
AfriSam innovates its products to respond to climate change01 September 2021, Published under Cement NewsAfriSam is ensuring its cements are fit for purpose while reducing its environmental footprint and responding to climate change in South Africa. The drive for quality is closely linked to being fit-for-purpose, says Richard Tomes, sales and marketing executive at construction materials leader AfriSam, by ensuring that a range of cements is available for defined applications. Therefore, AfriSam has contributed to water savings by developing cements that consume less water when mixed ... |
Swedish Supreme Court does not grant Cementa leave to appeal30 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsSweden's Supreme Court announced that Cementa will not be granted leave to appeal against the decision by the Supreme land and Environmental Court on 6 July when it rejected the cement producer's application to extend its limestone quarry in Slite from 1 November. "It is unfortunate that the Supreme Court does not grant leave to appeal, but we have also been prepared for this outcome. The announcement does not affect our ongoing work, but we continue to work with other initiatives that we ... |
Geocycle begins Ravena waste fuel study26 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsGeocycle is starting a new waste fuel project at Holcim’s Ravena cement plant in New York, USA. The project is a is a government-funded study to see how the cement plant can use construction waste from the US Army Corps as potential fuel for cement kilns. Geocycle will also look at ways they can recycle the waste into new cement. The US Army Corps Engineer's Engineer Research and Development Center is spending US$3.4m on the study. Geocycle will also carry out research at its Holl... |