Cement News tagged under: sustainability
Heidelberg Materials UK opens new recycling hub24 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials UK has opened a new recycling hub at its Appleford depot in Oxfordshire, UK. It is the first of several planned this year as part of the company’s strategy to conserve natural materials and promote the circular economy. The Appleford hub will recycle construction waste, diverting it away from landfill and processing and reusing it to deliver sustainable products to its customers. It means the site is now a one-stop shop for customers, supplying primary aggregate, r... |
Carbon Upcycling makes milestone fly ash delivery24 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsCanada-based Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a leader in circular decarbonisation solutions for hard-to-abate sectors including cement, steel and mining, has made its first delivery in 2024 of 200t of CO 2 -enhanced fly ash to construction materials company BURNCO Rock Products, as part of an initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary. This delivery marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between Carbon Upcycling and BURNCO, made possible by the CAD4.4m (U... |
Ambuja and ACC cements gain GRIHA recognition15 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements and ACC have achieved certification for their sustainable blended cement products and are now enlisted in GRIHA's Product Catalogue. According to the companies, this underscores their leading role in green cement production and commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. GRIHA Council is an independent society developed for the promotion and adoption of sustainable habitats in the Indian subcontinent. It was established in 2007 with the combined efforts of the ... |
SCG to develop biochar-infused cement09 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement Group (SCG) is collaborating with Biochar Life, a pioneer in biochar technology for environmental sustainability, to develop biochar-infused cement and other sustainable building materials. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that targets four areas: innovative development, supply chain integration, research and sustainability, and smallholder impact. The collaboration will involve the launch of a pilot project at Chiang Mai University for the ... |
Cement producers back waste management recycling initiative09 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsThailand's key cement plant in Saraburi has launched a fresh attempt to turn waste into energy, led by the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA). Located close to the limestone deposits of Tan Diao subdistrict, seven cement plants in the area want to make use of waste that cannot be reused or recycled, aiming to reduce waste in the province. To support the province in managing the growing volumes of refuse, attributed to urbanisation and agribusiness expansion, the association ... |
Ketton works faces opposition for quarry expansion plans02 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials Ketton works plans to extend its Grange Top quarry, adjacent to Ketton cement works as mineral reserves are running out. However, hundreds of people have signed a petition opposing plans to expand a quarry at Ketton, UK. Two new areas, already in Hanson’s ownership, known as Field 14 and Northwest Land, have been identified as suitable extensions and a planning application is currently being considered by Rutland County Council. More than 450 people have signe... |
Holcim forms network partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation01 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has entered a network partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to accelerate circularity in the built environment. With this partnership, Holcim aims to support businesses, cities and public authorities in creating a circular economy for the built environment with toolkits, science-based research, advocacy and coalition-building. Together, Holcim and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation aim to accelerate the transition to a circular built environment, which includes refurbishing ... |
Heidelberg Materials Italy signs clean energy PPA22 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials Italy ( Italcementi ) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with OX2, Europe’s leading producer of renewable energy. The PPA covers the supply of an average of 36.6-51.2GWh of clean energy over a seven-year period from 2025-2032. The majority of the energy will be sourced from OX2’s Stornarella wind farm near Foggia, Italy. The wind farm, which was purchased by Glennmont Partners, now Nuveen Infrastructure, is currently under construction and due to be complet... |
Track and trace system for cement and auxiliary products in Pakistan21 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Federal Board of Revenue of the Government of Pakistan (FBR) is seeking applications for the grant of five-year licence(s) under Licensing Rules, 2019, of track and trace system/solution (TTSS) for electronic monitoring of cement and auxiliary products manufacturers and importers in Pakistan. The licensee(s) will be responsible for the end-to-end installation and operation of a TTSS connecting manufacturing sites and import stations to the FBR's central control room (CCR). The TTSS wo... |
Holcim Switzerland acquires Cand-Landi Group20 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Switzerland has acquired the Cand-Landi Group. This transaction is the result of a successful partnership that the two companies have maintained for many years to better meet the needs of the French-speaking Swiss market. By combining their know-how, Holcim and Cand-Landi offer a comprehensive range of solutions in the areas of sustainable building, logistics and teh circular economy. With now more than 600 employees at around 30 production sites in French-speaking Switzerland, H... |