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Holcim invests in Travertine to advance decarbonised cement and circularity

27 June 2024, Published under Cement News

Via its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit MAQER Ventures, Holcim has invested in Travertine to apply the start-up’s proprietary circular technology to the decarbonisation of cement. The new technology binds CO 2 from direct air capture to advanced mineral components, sequestering carbon. Nollaig Forrest, Holcim chief sustainability officer, said: “We’re excited to work with innovative startups like Travertine to advance our goal of making decarbonised cement and concret...

Holcim acquires Cand-Landi Group to accelerate decarbonisation and circularity at Eclépens

24 June 2024, Published under Cement News

Holcim acquired the Cand-Landi Group in Switzerland to advance decarbonisation and circular construction. With consolidated net sales of CHF70m (US$11.4m) and 250 employees, Cand-Landi’s diversified businesses range from recycling and waste management to aggregates and ready-mix. The acquisition will accelerate decarbonisation at Holcim’s Eclépens plant in Switzerland by providing new sources of alternative raw materials and alternative fuels. It also increases by 100,000tpa Holcim’s rec...

Holcim Philippines to recycle 10Mt of demolition waste in 2025

07 June 2024, Published under Cement News

Holcim Philippines has announced that it aims to recycle 10Mt of demolition waste in 2025. According to the company, the move will make Holcim Philippines one of the leading recyclers in the country, boosting the cement producer’s volumes from the almost 8.4Mt reported in 2023.  Holcim has also called on stakeholders to focus on circularity, encouraging them to partner with other companies in a push for innovative and sustainable building solutions, reports the Philippines News Agency....