Cement News tagged under: environmental
Holcim ahead of CO2 reduction targets09 June 2010, Published under Cement NewsAt a recent press conference to present its Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2009, Holcim CEO Markus Akermann confirmed that the group has “met its targets on schedule and in the case of the reduction in CO2 emissions even earlier than planned”. Taking 1990 as reference year, Holcim’s original target was a 20 per cent reduction in net CO2 emissions per tonne of cement by the end of 2010. As presented in the Corporate Sustainable Development Report, these emissions were already reduc... |
Lafarge committed to clean environment, Zambia08 June 2010, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Cement Zambia has committed over US$360,000 on an annual basis for environmental management of their Ndola plant. This is according to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) report made available for public scrutiny for the company’s proposed environmental management plan. The company would spend over US$250, 000 on the biosphysical impact and mitigation, and another US$25, 000 on the social impact mitigation, US$24 000 on social impact enhancement and US$60, 000 on annual audits... |
Holcim -EU’s CO2 goal may drive away cement firms08 June 2010, Published under Cement NewsHolcim said a tougher European Union target to cut carbon emissions could force cement companies to relocate overseas. The cement industry contributes about 10 percent of carbon dioxide emissions globally, about four times the contribution from the airline industry. The European Union has said it will deepen its target for emission cuts to 30 percent from the current 20 percent by 2020 if other countries sharpen their own ambitions to fight climate change. "Holcim supports the transition ... |
Titan America appeals order on NC plant review07 June 2010, Published under Cement NewsTitan America has appealed judge’s ruling that it must abide by a review process that would delay permits for the plant. The StarNews of Wilmington reported Titan America has appealed the ruling by Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens about the plant it wants to build in Castle Hayne. Stephens last month agreed with environmentalists and ruled that the plant must abide by a more stringent environmental review process because the project is receiving US$4.5m in local and state incentives. ... |
Proposed Khatwari plant causes protests02 June 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe proposed setting up of a cement plant at Khatwari, 5km from the main town, allegedly in violation of rules, has given rise to widespread protests in the Sundernagar valley of this district. The company setting up the proposed plant has succeeded in obtaining the NOC for the proposed plant at Khatwari on the fertile agricultural land which has sparked off bitter opposition from the farmers. The environmentalists are also up in arms against the proposed plant which they apprehend would ... |
Lafarge glass recycling efforts, USA01 June 2010, Published under Cement NewsFor the past few years, the University of Montevallo and the city of Montevallo, Alabama, USA, have been offering local residents a green option for disposing their glass refuse. What began as a program spearheaded by a UM biology professor approximately two years ago has evolved into a mutually beneficial agreement between the city and a Calera company. Shortly after UM began its recycling program, Travis Reid, the safety, environment and public affairs manager for the Lafarge cement plan... |
Lafarge Hope to burn sewage pellets31 May 2010, Published under Cement NewsLafarge is proposing to use ’processed sewage pellets’ at Hope Cement Works, between the villages of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell, which already burns unusual items such as chipped rubber tyres and bone meal. The company has applied to the Environment Agency, the Government body which regulates industrial emissions, for permission and hopes to begin using the fuel in late summer or early autumn. Officials from Lafarge informed residents in the area of the plans by issuing a newsletter to ... |
Residents asked to explain fears over cement works, UK28 May 2010, Published under Cement NewsUK health officials investigating fears a Flintshire cement factory could be linked to cancer have asked members of the public to share their "concerns". BBC News reported that Health Minister Edwina Hart ordered the investigation into concerns over the Hanson Cement plant at Padeswood. A response team has been set up by Public Health Wales, which wants any responses by 11 June. Hanson has previously said there are no health risks at the site, but said it would welcome any study. Iri... |
Egypt shuts two Torah Cement production lines26 May 2010, Published under Cement NewsEgypt has shut down two Torah Cement production lines and filed a case on charges the company damaged the environment, the environment ministry said on Tuesday. Torah is majority owned by Suez Cement. "Despite providing the firm with all technical cooperation to cut emissions and reduce environmental pollution, the firm has continued to violate environmental law and emit pollutants causing hazard to the community," the ministry said in a statement. Torah said in response it had met env... |
USA: Roanoke Cement praised for safety, air quality25 May 2010, Published under Cement NewsRoanoke Cement Company’s Winston-Salem terminal has been honored by North Carolina state and county government for its safety and air quality. The North Carolina Department of Labor and the County of Forsyth presented the respective awards to the cement terminals management. The department of labour awarded the First Year Gold Safety Award for an injury-free year at the terminal in 2009. To qualify for the award, a firm must have no fatalities and have maintained an incidence rate at lea... |