Cement News tagged under: environmental
LafargeHolcim's Geocycle receives Mexican recognition03 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsGeocycle’s co-processing plants located in Colima and Veracruz received the "Environmental Excellence 2017" award given by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) through the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA), during a ceremony held in La Calera, municipality of Zacatecas state. "At Geocycle Mexico we have an ongoing commitment to sustainable development, not only with our co-processing solution for industrial waste management, but also in our daily op... |
MPA publishes new water strategy29 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its new Water Strategy, outlining the industry's three key aims of minimising water consumption, prioritising the use of the most sustainable water sources and protecting the water environment by sustainably managing water being used and passing through its members' sites. Achieving these aims will enable the mineral products industry to improve its understanding of the amount of water consumed and demonstrate where measures have been im... |
Restrictions placed on Pacific Cement's permit to offload clinker in Lami27 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsStrict conditions have been placed on the permit issued to Pacific Cement for the offloading of clinker from the Kings Wharf and its transportation to the Lami factory in Fiji. Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe, has given his assurance that certain conditions given in the permit is in line with the High Court ruling earlier this year, when the company was banned from offloading clinker from barges to trucks in Lami. However, Mr Wycliffe was prevented from disclosing the... |
Two CalPortland cement plants recognised for energy efficiency27 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsCalPortland’s Rillito and Oro Grande cement plants have earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Star certification, which signifies that the industrial plants perform in the top 25 per cent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. This is the sixth year the CalPortland Rillito cement plant has earned Energy Star certification. The Oro Grande cement plant has earned its first Energy St... |
LafargeHolcim Canada operations receive concrete responsible sourcing certificate23 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim’s operations in Canada obtained the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certificates for Responsibly Sourced Concrete for a ready mix concrete plant in Burlington, Ontario and a ready mix concrete plant in Edmonton, Alberta. Both plants received CSC bronze level certification for operating in an environmentally, socially and economically responsible way. In particular, the plants were recognized for having a clear chain of custody for materials, demonstrating a commitment t... |
Four Cemex US plants earn Energy Star certification23 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsFour Cemex USA cement plants achieved the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star® certification for 2017, recognised for their efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability. The Brooksville, Miami, Clinchfield and Victorville plants achieved the certification by ranking in the top 25 per cent for energy conservation when compared to similar US facilities. Each plant also had to meet the technical requirements of the Energy Star Plant Energy Performance Indicators. Throughout th... |
Waste tyres to be used in New Zealand cement manufacture22 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsMillions of waste tyres each year are to be used to manufacture cement as part of a wider government plan to address the environmental problems of end of life tyres, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced at the Golden Bay Cement works in Whangarei. “New Zealand has a long-standing problem, with 5m waste tyres generated each year. We have dozens of tyre stockpiles around the country posing a fire risk, leaching contaminants, providing a breeding ground for rodents and insects,... |
CSI and ECRA publishes new technology papers21 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) and the European Cement Research Academy (ECRA) have released their new "CSI/ECRA Technology Papers 2017" to update the perspective of available technologies for CO2 abatement and energy efficiency in the cement sector. The publication analyses existing and future technologies with potential to increase energy efficiency and decrease CO2 emissions in cement production, and also analyses their costs in typical future cement plants, conditions and exp... |
Arabian Cement wins energy management award16 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsEgypt-based Arabian Cement Company (ACC) has been honoured with the ‘2017 Award of Excellence in Energy Management’ by Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM8), a high-level global forum that promotes policies and programmes to advance clean energy. CEM8 energy ministers presented the award to Mahmoud Mohsen, director of the energy department at ACC, at the annual CEM meeting in Beijing, China, earlier this month. The Award of Excellence in Energy Management recognises efforts by organisations... |
Mexico recognises nine Cemex plants for environmental achievements15 June 2017, Published under Cement NewsNine Cemex cement plants in Mexico have received Recognition of Environmental Excellence by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection. The works of Atotonilco, Barrientos, Ciudad Valles, Ensenada, Mérida, Monetrrey, Tamuín, Torreón and Zapotiltic all received the award. Recognition of Environmental Excellence is awarded to companies whose operations demonstrate continuous improvement in environmental performance, as well as a commitment to preserving the environment and a high... |