Cement News tagged under: sustainability
Asia Cement creates shore power solution for vessels21 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan’s Asia Cement Corp has announced the completion of a full shore power project for its cement vessels, which will see its cement carriers use the onshore Taipower energy supply instead of using on-board generators while berthing at port. The project is expected to save over 1474t of fuel per year and effectively cut 5329t of CO 2 emissions. Asia Cement currently has four cement carriers that transport cement from its Hualien plant to various ports of Taiwan and overseas markets. In ... |
Titan America’s energy drive18 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsTitan Florida has garnered the coveted ISO 50001 certification for its Pennsuco (PNS) plant – the second certification for Titan America’s two US cement plants. PNS is the largest cement facility in Florida and recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly and efficient plants in the US. The two Titan facilities are the only cement plants in America to have reached the signature achievement. By Titan America LLC, USA. The only two cement plants in the USA that are ISO 50001 c... |
Lafarge Canada targets energy reductions in Edmonton17 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada Inc has participated in three Edmonton City initiatives, d emonstrating how local community and businesses can underpin an energy transition. The three initiatives are: Corporate Climate Leaders, Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator Rebate, and Energy Benchmarking. As a part of the endeavour, Lafarge measured the energy consumption (natural gas and electricity) of its participating buildings with over 400 local buildings. From there, and with the help of a rebate from the B... |
UltraTech Cement has CO2 reduction targets validated11 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated UltraTech’s carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions reduction targets. In July 2020 the company had committed to set ‘science-based targets’ to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. UltraTech has also committed to reduce Scope 1 GHG intensity by 27 per cent by 2032 from the base year of 2017 and Scope 2 GHG intensity by 69 per cent within the same time frame. The SBTi has validated UltraTech’s GHG reduction targets which covers the tar... |
Grupo Argos formalises COP392bn sustainable linked loan28 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsGrupo Argos and Bancolombia signed the first loan agreement tied to sustainability indicators in Colombia, where the interest rate is tied to the company’s performance on gender equality and climate change, in a financing agreement that modifies current conditions for close to COP392bn (US$106m) in debt and will have a five-year maturity. In this regard, the operation does not increase Grupo Argos' current levels of indebtedness. This transaction recognises Grupo Argos' track record an... |
Heracles Cement launches Improved ECOPact concretes27 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsHeracles Group (Lafargeholcim) has released a new series of ECOPact concretes, adding to its 'green' product portfolio. This is the first series of concrete in the Greek market with low-carbon footprint, claims Heracles Cement. Based on an improved composition of CEM II 32.5 N cement , which bears the 'green' ECO mark of LafargeHolcim, the ECOPact concrete series is distinguished for improved sustainability performance, as it is produced with 30 per cent lower CO emissions compared to tra... |
ACC and Ambuja partner to research sustainable solutions23 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s ACC and Ambuja Cement (LafargeHolcim) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) to develop green and sustainable building solutions, according to a press release. The research will look at the use of low-CO 2 binders, with a combination of alternative reinforcement, as a potential substitute for conventional steel rebar. This would reduce the CO 2 footprint of construction work. The collaborative research study will be financially aided by the LafargeHolc... |
GCCA to expand Innovandi initiative with Open Challenge22 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsTo mark World Creativity and Innovation Day, the Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) is announcing the expansion of its innovation programme, Innovandi, to encompass a new Open Challenge innovation accelerator programme. The Open Challenge programme will launch in the coming weeks and will bring together start-ups and leading cement and concrete producers to create new innovations needed for the sector to reduce its carbon emissions and solve the climate emergency. Dinah McLeod... |
Holcim Mexico to launch eco-labels22 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim México has launched new eco-labels, EcoEtiquetas, to improve customer communication and make the environmental benefits of its products and construction solutions more transparent. The labels will be used for all products that meet sustainability criteria, including smaller CO2 footprints and the use of recycled materials. In Mexico this includes cements branded as Apasco, Maestro and Supra Cemento as well as Supra Mortero mortar. “This is one more step on our way to become a Net ... |
LafargeHolcim recognised by Solar Impulse Foundation14 April 2021, Published under Cement News10 LafargeHolcim green building solutions are now endorsed by the 'Solar Impulse Efficient Solution' label, recognising world-leading technologies that protect the environment in a profitable way. The labelled LafargeHolcim solutions include ECOPact green concrete, which enables carbon-neutral building; bio-active reef concrete that restores marine ecosystems and 3D printing technologies to accelerate affordable housing and infrastructure. Bertrand Piccard, initiator and cha... |