Cement News tagged under: sustainability
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... |
Cosmos Cement expects more sustainable cement but no change in production output08 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Cosmos Cement Co ( Votorantim Cementos ) in Toral de los Vados expects its pending data production for 2023, to be in line with the previous year when almost 500,000t of clinker and 600,000t of cement were reached. Cosmos Cement has targeted more sustainable production. Director of the factory, Jaime Santoalla, said the use of raw materials such as ashes or thermal gypsum has prevented the arrival of 50,000t of rubbish to landfills in addition to avoiding, with the use of alternativ... |
Hoffmann Green extends contract with CSTB21 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies has announced that the partnership contract it signed in 2021 with France’s Scientific and Technical Centre for Building (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)) has been extended for a further three years. According to the cement producer, thanks to the planning and coordination established between the two entities, this partnership extension will enable Hoffmann Green to benefit from optimised lead-times for the assessment of its curr... |
Sika opens new technology centre in China19 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsSika has significantly expanded its research and development capacities in the Asia/Pacific region and opened a new, state-of-the-art technology centre in Suzhou, China. According to the company, although the facilities at the new Technology Center comprise cutting-edge laboratories for the development of adhesives and sealants, research infrastructure has also been established for concrete admixtures and CO 2 reducing cement technologies. The centre will also focus on research into mate... |
Ambuja Cements announces green power investment18 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements has announced plans to invest INR60,000m (US$723m) in renewable energy, resulting in green power accounting for 60 per cent of its energy requirements. According to the company, 1000MW of solar and wind power projects are planned, including a 600MW solar power project and a 150MW wind project in Gujarat, along with a 250MW solar power project in Rajasthan. This will be achieved by FY25-26 in addition to the company’s existing 84MW of solar and wind power. Ambuja is also ... |
Loesche releases its second sustainability report15 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsGrinding, automation and combustion specialist, Loesche has released its second sustainability report, detailing the company's strides towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence throughout 2022. This report not only highlights Loesche's internal sustainability strategies but also underscores the pivotal role of its innovative products and services in aiding customers' sustainability endeavours. At the core of Loesche's ethos lies a steadfast dedication to enhancing proce... |
Aggregate Industries breaks ground on new Tilbury plant14 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsAggregate Industries has broken ground on its new low-carbon cement production unit at the Port of Tilbury in the UK. The new facility will enable the company to supply its customers with conventional, low carbon, and circular cementitious materials from five loading heads. The primary objective of the new unit is to meet increasing demand for sustainable building materials. As well as providing an import hub, this major investment includes new plant equipment for manufacturing blended... |
Betolar and FCP collaborate on cement-free paving06 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsBetolar, a Finnish sustainable materials technology company, and Fujairah Concrete Products (FCP) have launched a number of new products based on the cement-free Geoprime solution developed by Betolar. The two companies have been collaborating since early 2023 to bring new sustainability products to the market that can significantly reduce CO 2 emissions. According to Ville Voipio, chief commercial officer at Betolar, “Cement reduction plays a crucial role in drastically cutting CO 2 emiss... |