Cement News tagged under: environmental
LafargeHolcim to recycle decommissioned GE Renewable Energy wind turbines11 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim and GE Renewable Energy announced today an MoU to explore circular economy solutions to utilise materials from decommissioned wind turbines. Building on LafargeHolcim’s 10+ years of experience in recovering energy from wind turbine blades, the companies are exploring new ways of recycling wind blades, including as a construction material to build new wind farms. Edelio Bermejo, who leads LafargeHolcim’s Global Innovation Center, said: "With sustainability at the core of o... |
LafargeHolcim joins the World Ocean Council09 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsIn celebration of World Ocean Day, LafargeHolcim joins the World Ocean Council (WOC), a global, cross-sectoral industry alliance committed to sustainable ocean stewardship. This membership builds on LafargeHolcim's long-standing commitment to reviving marine ecosystems. Magali Anderson, the company's chief sustainability and innovation officer, said: "I am extremely proud to formalise our commitment to sustainable ocean stewardship by joining the World Ocean Council. Working with the Counci... |
LafargeHolcim joins the World Ocean Council09 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsIn celebration of World Ocean Day, LafargeHolcim joins the World Ocean Council (WOC), a global, cross-sectoral industry alliance committed to sustainable ocean stewardship. This membership builds on LafargeHolcim's long-standing commitment to reviving marine ecosystems. Magali Anderson, the company's chief sustainability and innovation officer, said: "I am extremely proud to formalise our commitment to sustainable ocean stewardship by joining the World Ocean Council. Working with the Counci... |
The Concrete Initiative becomes an official partner of the New European Bauhaus vision09 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe Concrete Initiative (TCI) has been approved as an Official Partner of the New European Bauhaus, an EU initiative and vision for a sustainable built environment based on the Green Deal objectives, reports C EMBUREAU . As a key contributor of construction materials and solution provider for the construction sector, the TCI will commit to the New European Bauhaus Initiative notably by drafting a manifesto of the concrete sector outlining the sector’s contribution to the Initiative and by... |
The Canadian Cement Association teams up with government to target net-zero carbon concrete07 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsA new the partnership has been made between the Canadian government and Canada’s cement sector as represented by the Canadian Cement Association (CAC) to support the development and implementation of a 'Roadmap to Net-Zero-Carbon Concrete'. This work is designed to provide Canadian cement and concrete industry with the technologies, tools and policy needed to achieve net-zero carbon concrete by 2050. The roadmap, when completed in December 2021, is consistent with goals of Canada's stren... |
Heracles Group obtains EDP accreditation04 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim-owned Heracles Group has become the first cement company in Greece to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EDPs) for all cement types produced in its plants in Volos and Milaki, Evia. Through the EDPs for all cement products (bagged and bulk), covering both the domestic and international markets, Heracles Group brings innovation, climate-neutrality and implementation of circular economy principles to natural resources to the construction market. Being fully consistent ... |
HeidelbergCement aims to have the first carbon-neutral cement plant02 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has announced its intention to upgrade its plant on the Swedish island of Gotland to become the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant. The installation at the Slite plant of HeidelbergCement’s subsidiary Cementa will be scaled to capture up to 1.8Mt of CO 2 annually, which corresponds to the plant’s total emissions. Additionally, the use of bio-based fuels in the cement production at Slite will be increased in line with the group’s commitment to significantly r... |
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd CEO to represent CPLC02 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsMahendra Singhi, managing director and CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd has been invited to represent the prestigious Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) as Carbon Pricing Champion. CPLC is a voluntary initiative aimed at accelerating climate change by securing the place of carbon pricing on the global agenda . The international group consisting of influential torchbearers of climate change appreciated Mr Singhi for demonstrating leadership and a high level of commitment t... |
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd CEO to represent CPLC02 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsMahendra Singhi, managing director and CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd has been invited to represent the prestigious Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) as Carbon Pricing Champion. CPLC is a voluntary initiative aimed at accelerating climate change by securing the place of carbon pricing on the global agenda . The international group consisting of influential torchbearers of climate change appreciated Mr Singhi for demonstrating leadership and a high level of commitment t... |
Lafarge Canada releases EcoPlanet in the Pacific Northwest01 June 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada (LafargeHolcim group) has introduced the ultra-low carbon cement product, EcoPlanet to the Pacific Northwest, part of the company’s Western Canadian market. The first round of EcoPlanet projects were completed along the western coast, under the leadership of Brad Kohl, president & CEO of Western Canada. “The strength profile is the same as traditional Portland cement," he shares, “but we’ve decreased CO 2 emissions from the manufacturing process by 35 per cent." Rene Th... |