Cement News tagged under: Net Zero
UltraTech Cement partners with UCLA on zero carbon lime Technology Pilot08 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement Ltd , India’s largest cement and ready-mix concrete (RMC) producer, has signed an agreement with the Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) at UCLA to pilot the Zero Carbon Lime (ZeroCAL) technology at one of its cement manufacturing units. The pioneering ZeroCAL process, developed by ICM, has the potential to eliminate nearly 98 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions from limestone decomposition—a critical component of cement manufacturing. The collaboration will involve t... |
TCMA releases its Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap31 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThailand’s Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has released the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap. The 70-page document has contributions from the Director General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, TCMA, the Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) and the Thins Concrete Association. The report discusses the commitment and pathway to net zero, looking at initial progress to decarbonise (1990-2020), a decade to deliver (2020-30), and full deployment o... |
Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association to unveil net zero roadmap at COP2908 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsLast month, the Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association (ASIA) hosted the 3rd workshop of its Net Zero Accelerator initiative, with discussions centering on the final report of the "Net Zero Roadmap." The two-day event gathered stakeholders from the cement and concrete sectors, alongside government representatives and NGOs, to chart a sustainable future for the industry. Key topics of the workshop included reducing the clinker factor, which is a significant contributor to carbon emissi... |
Ambuja leads the industry in joining Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation04 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements , part of the Adani Group , has become the first cement manufacturer globally to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID). The AFID, coordinated by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), seeks to accelerate the transition to Net Zero for energy-intensive industries in line with the Paris Agreement. Ambuja has set a target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, with its targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As part of it... |
Ambuja is first global cement company to join Alliance for Industry Decarbonization26 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements , part of the Adani Group, has become the first cement company in the world to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID). The alliance, coordinated by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), is aimed at accelerating the transition to Net Zero in energy-intensive sectors in line with the Paris Agreement. This move underscores Ambuja's commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, with its targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). I... |
Latin American and Caribbean cement sector targets net zero by 205017 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Federacion Interamerica del Cemento (FICEM) has opened the doors to the annual 2024 Technical Congress, a three-day conference and exhibition, taking place in the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia. FICEM Executive Director, Maria José García, welcomed over 450 delegates to the 2024 FICEM Technical Congress Opening proceedings, FICEM Executive Director, Maria José García welcomed over 450 delegates to the meeting, which includes delegates from across Latin America and t... |
Scaling up Europe’s ambition16 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCEMBUREAU , the European cement association, has updated its Net Zero Roadmap to reflect the development of carbon reduction technologies. In this article, Koen Coppenholle, CEMBUREAU CEO , explains what’s new with the update and the policy framework needed to achieve the net zero ambition 2050. By Koen Coppenholle, CEMBUREAU, Belgium cembureau updated net zero by 2050 ambition, as outlined in its roadmap (©CEMBUREAU)) I n the CEMBUREAU Roadmap, published in 20... |
Argos Panama’s strive for carbon neutrality10 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsArgos Panama (part of Cementos Argos SA ) is committed to making the construction of housing and infrastructure more sustainable. Gustavo Uribe, CEO of Argos Central America, highlights that this approach is reflected in a portfolio of environmentally responsible products manufactured in Panama’s first carbon-neutral cement plant. The company has been able to achieve such sustainability goals after completing the “Reduce Your Corporate-Carbon Footprint” programme set by the Ministry of th... |
Cemex Columbia sets water management standards for cement production27 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex Columbia has announced that 90 per cent of the water that is required for cement production at its Santa Rosa plant is drawn from non-fresh water sources, setting a benchmark for water management in the country. The plant is able to sustain its manufacturing process using water sources, including rainwater, recycling systems and zero water discharges. The protocol for verifying water management at the plant was developed in collaboration with Environmental Resources Management (... |
KOdeCO project added to Croatian Strategic Investment Projects10 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Hrvatska is proud to announce that its KOdeCO net zero project has been included in the List of Strategic Investment Projects of the Republic of Croatia. Worth EUR237m, this project will enable the cement producer to achieve decarbonisation goals in the cement industry, reduce CO 2 emissions and create new jobs. Holcim Hrvatska has thanked the Ministry of Economy and the Commission for their support and recognition of the work to decarbonise. Holcim will become the f... |