Cement News tagged under: sustainability
CEMEX supplies Vertua to the world's largest medical complex12 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX is providing more than 20,000 cubic yards of Vertua lower-carbon concrete for Houston Methodist’s Centennial Tower, the newest addition to the largest medical complex in the world. The 26-story tower, expected to begin a phased opening in 2027, will house a new and expanded emergency department, enhanced imaging services, and space for additional hospital beds. CEMEX has already supplied 11,000 cubic yards for the tower’s foundation. “CEMEX’s purpose of building a better future come... |
CEMEX returns to Mexican debt capital markets05 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has announced the successful pricing on 3 October 2023 of its sustainability-linked long-term notes for an aggregate principal amount of MXN6bn (US$332.6m), a transaction that represents its return to the Mexican debt market after a 15-year absence. The closing of the offering is expected to take place today, 5 October 2023, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The notes consist of two tranches: the first, for an amount of MXN1bn with a three-year tenor at a ... |
The pathway for graphene-powered green cement02 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsIn the race for low-carbon cement and concrete, interest in First Graphene Ltd’s proprietary PureGraph® additive brand has been gaining traction. With the focus now moving upstream, Michael Bell, CEO and MD of the Australia-based company, explains how the first commercial trials at the Hope Cement Works in the UK aim to find a simple, safe method of introducing graphene to industrial-scale cement production. Australia-based First Graphene is led by Michael Bell, CEO and MD (pictur... |
CEMEX joins UN Forward Faster initiative19 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has reaffirmed its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a series of collaborative efforts that seek to accelerate progress and inspire others in the private sector. Among these efforts are CEMEX’s participation in the UN’s Forward Faster initiative. Launched in September 2023 during the UN General Assembly week, the Forward Faster initiative aims to bring businesses together to accelerate their contribution to society in five action areas —gender equ... |
Votorantim Cimentos’ green credentials21 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsAs part of Votorantim Cimentos’ decarbonisation strategy, the company has become a pioneer in the promotion of Brazil’s first Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for cement and concrete products. The EPDs provide Votorantim’s customers with information on the environmental footprint of its products, enabling decisions geared toward more sustainable choices and helping them obtain green certifications. By Fabio Cirilo, Votorantim Cimentos, Brazil. First-ever environmental prod... |
CEMEX updates sustainability-linked Financing Framework15 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has updated its sustainability-linked Financing Framework to align with its more ambitious 2030 decarbonisation targets, announced on November 2022 and validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for alignment under its 1.5°C scenario. CEMEX’s framework, first issued in 2021, aligns the company's financing strategy with its corporate sustainability commitments. The framework establishes CEMEX’s guiding principles when issuing new sustainability-linked financing instr... |
Lucky Cement awarded 20th annual environment excellence award 202311 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement Ltd received the environment excellence award at the 20th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2023, organised by The National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH), recognising its commitment to sustainable development and contribution towards protecting the overall environment for a greener Pakistan. Chief Operating Officer of Lucky Cement Ltd, Amin Ganny , said, “We at Lucky Cement believe in environment-friendly practices and are committed to conserving the en... |
Lafarge Jordan launches Shamel eco cement08 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Ltd subsidiary Lafarge Jordan Cement has introduced Shamel, an environmentally friendly cement as part of the company’s sustainability drive. In a statement, Lafarge Jordan CEO, Samaan Samaan, highlighted the company's successful transformation in adopting an environmentally-conscious approach, noting that the entire product range has been revamped to embrace eco-friendly alternatives, a strategic move that resonates with the global vision of its parent company. "Shamel" represe... |
Titan commits to a greener future04 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThis week we take a look at Titan Group's 2022 Sustainability Report. The vertically-integrated Greek building materials company has a global presence, stretching from Brazil and the USA to Europe, the Mediterranean and Egypt. During 2022 the company invested approximately EGP67m (US$2.16m) in improving environmental management systems. It has prioritised dust control systems, increased waste recycling of by-pass gas and has shifted to low-carbon products. It also has mid- to long-term goals... |
UltraTech Cement Ltd releases its FY22-23 Sustainability Report21 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement Ltd has released its Annual Sustainability Report for the FY22-23. Achieving a net CO 2 intensity of 557kg CO 2 /t of cementitious products in FY22-23, UtraTech Cement’s net CO 2 intensity has decreased by 12 per cent against the commitment of 27 per cent reduction by 2032 from the base year of 2017. The company achieved this while increasing YoY volume growth of 14 per cent in FY22-23. UltraTech Cement Ltd h as achieved a water positivity of 4.17 times and plas... |