Cement News tagged under: sustainability
CCSA calls on UK government for CCS commitment13 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe UK government announced plans yesterday to build new gas power stations to ensure a safe and reliable energy source while the country transitions to net zero. This shoring up of the UK’s energy supply is aimed at days when the weather forecast does not power up renewables, as well as reducing the UK’s reliance on power from countries such as Russia. Commenting on the decision, UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said “We need to reach our 2035 goals in a sustainable way that doesn’t leav... |
Titan launches new company logo12 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsTitan has unveiled its new logo, designed to embody “the group’s purpose to make the world around us a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable place to live and reflects its Green Growth strategy”. According to the company, with its globe-shaped emblem and new colour palette, Titan’s refreshed logo also stands for Titan’s international presence, promise to create value for all its stakeholders, thirst for innovation, and determination to grow. The company has also introduced a new baseline, “... |
Kuwait Cement Co invests in RDF plant07 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn collaboration with the Kuwait Finance Ministry, the Kuwait Cement Co (KCC) has signed a 20-year agreement for the establishment of a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant at a waste disposal site in Mina Abdullah, just south of Kuwait City. According to The People’s Network, the contract enables the cement producer to use the fuel produced by the new RDF facility to enhance its operational efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. In a bourse statement, the agreement was described as a ... |
Holcim Spain joins Green Building Council Spain29 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Spain has joined the Green Building Council Spain (GBCE) with the aim of promoting circular and sustainable construction practices in the building sector. According to the company, through this alliance it will offer all its expertise in the development of cutting-edge materials and solutions aimed at the construction of sustainable and carbon-neutral cities, while the GBCE will provide meeting spaces and the exchange of knowledge for the generation of proposals and initiatives. ... |
Oficemen and ANESE sign collaborative agreement13 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe general director of Oficemen (Spanish Cement Manufacturers Group), Aniceto Zaragoza Ramírez, and the general director of ANESE (National Association of Energy Services Companies), Carlos Ballesteros Barrado, have signed a collaboration agreement tohighlight the commitment of both organisations to contribute to the development of the economy following criteria of energy efficiency, sustainability and respect for the environment. This agreement contemplates the implementation of joint a... |
Çimsa’s Mersin plant scoops Gold award02 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsÇimsa ’s Mersin plant has been awarded the Gold level certificate by the International Concrete Sustainability Council. The award recognises the plant’s compliance with international norms in terms of its resource utilisation and sustainability under the headings of management, environment, economy and social issues. Çimsa (part of Sabancı Holding ) has become one of just three plants in the Turkish cement industry to achieve this accolade. “At Çimsa, we shape our operations by focus... |
Hoffmann Green agreement targets private individuals01 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies has signed a strategic partnership to sell its clinker-free low-carbon cements through the retail network of Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico Cash and Tridôme (part of Les Mousquetaires Group). Through this agreement, the four DIY chains of the Les Mousquetaires group, Bricomarché, Bricorama Brico Cash and Tridôme, are pursuing their commitment to a global and ambitious CSR strategy, "to develop a more responsible business committed to local communities, and... |
Heidelberg Materials launches evoBuild31 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has introduced a new global product brand, evoBuild, for low-carbon and circular products. evoBuild products are characterised by their clear sustainability credentials, and each product must meet strict requirements to become part of the range. As the first company in the heavy building materials industry, Heidelberg Materials is using globally standardised criteria to label sustainable products. All countries in which the company is present will gradually integrate t... |
Port of Rotterdam puts geopolymer concrete to the test30 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Port of Rotterdam Authority is trialling the use of geopolymer concrete as part of the port’s efforts to lower its CO 2 footprint. This marks the first time geopolymer concrete, which does not contain any cement, has been tested in a maritime environment, reports Hellenic Shipping News. The Port Authority currently maintains 80km of quay walls and 200km of slopes, and plans to use the concrete in replacement works on some of the quay walls where its performance will be monitored over a ... |
Holcim US collaborates on membrane CC technology26 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US, Ohio State University and GTI Energy are joining forces to design, build and test a cost-effective membrane carbon capture technology, funded in part by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) with cost share contributions from Holcim. Groundbreaking membrane technology from Ohio State will be employed in the project, targeting the capture of 95-99 per cent of CO 2 from cement kiln gas with a purity exceeding 95 per cent and lower ener... |