Cement News tagged under: carbon emissions
Brazil: striking the right balance02 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe Brazilian cement industry has contributed greatly to the country’s development, providing high-quality products in line with demanding sustainability requirements. As the industry adjusts to the impact of COVID-19, producers continue to seek the balance between higher production, maintaining quality and reducing emissions even further. By Sindicato Nacional da Indústria do Cimento (SNIC), Brazil. Brazilian cement association SNIC provides an overview of the domestic cement sector ... |
Leading the circular economy12 July 2021, Published under Cement NewsIn a world where carbon neutrality has become a political imperative and resources are finite, there is no doubt that developing circular approaches will be essential to decarbonise industries. For the European cement sector, the ability to phase out fossil fuels through the use of waste and the 100 per cent recyclability of concrete, offer key advantages to build upon. By CEMBUREAU, Belgium. In addition to providing sound solutions for waste streams and strengthening the circular ... |
Spain’s cement sector targets 43% emissions reduction by 203023 December 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Spanish cement industry has set a target to reduce its carbon emissions by 43 per cent throughout its entire value chain by 2030 when compared with the 1990 baseline, according the sector’s “Roadmap of the Spanish cement industry to achieve climate neutrality in 2050”. The target sets an intermediate objective to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. To date the sector has reduced carbon emissions by 27 per cent since 1990. To achieve this goal, Spanish cement association Oficemen has... |
Cement for the future19 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsFollowing a significant investment at its Rioclaro plant in Colombia, Cementos Argos has started the production of green cement based on the thermal activation of clays. Along with an increase in alternative fuel use, the step is key in supplying the company’s domestic and export customers with sustainable and low-carbon cement. By Cementos Argos, Colombia. Following an investment of US$78m in its Rioclaro plant, Colombia, Cementos Argos will be able to produce a range of ‘green’ c... |
European cement industry welcomes well-designed European carbon border mechanism31 March 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe European cement association, CEMBUREAU, has welcomed the prospect of an EU carbon border mechanism although this requires a number of design principles, said the association in a statement. In the initial phase the mechanism, which should be based on verified direct and indirect emissions from imports to the EU, should be complementary to the free allowances of the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) and applicable to all ETS sectors alike. In addition, it must be fully WTO compatible... |
Dalmia to build 0.5Mta carbon capture facility20 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsAs part of its drive to become a carbon-negative by 2040, Dalmia Cement announced plans to build a 0.5Mta carbon capture facility at its cement plant in Tamil Nadu in 2-3 years. “The company is committed to become ‘carbon-negative by 2040’, and capturing process emissions from cement manufacturing will be critical towards reaching the target of net zero by 2040,” said Mahendra Singhi, MD and CEO, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. The approach is to set up scalable large demonstration projects o... |
IIGCC calls on cement producers to reduce carbon emissions16 August 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe UK-based Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change has urged cement producers to considerably reduce their carbon footprint. The European fund, which manages US$23trn, called on cement companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and commit to the 2015 Paris Agreement. It said cement companies should support the policy towards a carbon-free economy. Inaction could jeopardise their business model and access to capital, according to the group. "The cement industry needs to d... |
The benefits of paper12 February 2019, Published under Cement NewsA comparative study by the Swedish research institute RISE on behalf of the European Paper Sack Research Group (ESG) has found that the carbon footprint of paper cement sacks is 2.5 times lower than the footprint of form-fill-seal polyethylene bags. By CEPI Eurokraft, Sweden, & Eurosac, France. Paper sacks have a significantly-smaller carbon footprint The study by RISE Innventia, commissioned by the European Paper Sack Research Group (a collaboration between CEPI Eurokraft and E... |
Latin America’s CO2 journey24 August 2018, Published under Cement NewsAs the Latin American cement industry prepares to reduce its carbon emissions, ICR speaks with Alejandro Ramírez Cantú, president of the Federación Interamericana del Cemento (FICEM), about “Hoja de Ruta CO 2 ”, the organisation’s technology road map to achieve low CO 2 emissions in the region. FICEM President, Alejandro Ramírez Cantú ICR: Since being appointed president of FICEM last year, what are the main objectives that you have set to achieve during your tenure? Alejand... |
Actions not words20 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsClimate change is one of the key issues of our time, but the world is far from achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Like every energy and CO2-intensive sector, the global cement industry is at a crossroads. The solution will require mapping out and implementing a tangible plan of action if we are to have any chance of accelerating the pace of decarbonisation. By Bernard Mathieu, World Cement Association, UK. Figure 1: the global risks landscape 2018 According to the ... |