Cement News tagged under: Cemex
CEMEX launches Bio-sourced admixture range16 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has launched of a new range of bio-sourced admixtures designed for a reduced carbon footprint. These admixtures use natural, renewable and locally-sourced raw materials and may achieve a carbon footprint up to 70 per cent lower than traditional oil-based admixtures. Thanks to a unique production process, CEMEX’s admixtures are the first in the building materials industry to deliver these attributes while utilising bio-based raw materials, claims the company. The new range of admixtu... |
The electrified commercial cement kiln06 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsLast year, the US signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, the most significant climate legislation in US history. The IRA will provide some US$500bn in new spending and tax breaks, with nearly US$400bn directed towards carbon emissions reduction and funding clean energy. A reported US$5.8bn is earmarked for industrial decarbonisation. For the cement sector it represents a great opportunity in North America to invest in new technology to decarbonise and cement kiln elect... |
CEMEX Philippines' low-carbon cements get government approval05 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX Philippines has become one of only three cement companies in the country to be given accreditation and authorisation to have its blended hydraulic cement Type IT used in government infrastructure projects, reports Inquirer.net. According to an announcement by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), blended hydraulic cement Type IT can be used in public works as long as it has the requisite certification in accordance with PNS 63:2019, and must be utilised according to DPW... |
Synhelion receives new funding for solar fuel technology16 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsSolar fuel specialist Synhelion has raised CHF22m (US$23.7m) in another successful financing round. The funds were primarily provided by existing investors, including CEMEX and CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, as well as selected new strategic investors. The proceeds of the investment round will accelerate Synhelion’s growth and support the scaling and commercialisation of its unique technology. Synhelion’s existing and new investors are worl... |
CEMEX announces first Circularity Center14 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has announced the launch in Colombia of its first Circularity Center worldwide. The site is located south of Bogotá in an old quarry that has been restored recently and will become a model for other CEMEX operations. The 300ha property, located in the Tunjuelo sector, was used for more than 70 years as a source of building materials for the growth of Bogotá. By having excavations more than 50m deep, the land has been used in recent years as the primary recipient of demolition wast... |
Infrastructure: the shining light in Colombia’s cement market12 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe infrastructure sector has played a key part in the prosperity of Colombia’s construction and cement industries. Going forward, analysts forecast a modest market expansion. By Bancolombia, Colombia, and ICR Research, UK. Colombia’s cement producers are looking to the infrastructure market to increase sales (Pictured: Argos’ Cartagena plant) Over the last decade, Colombia’s infrastructure sector has been fundamental to the performance of the country’s construction market and, ... |
CEMEX validates 2050 net-zero CO2 target with SBTi09 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has validated its 2050 net-zero CO 2 target through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), becoming one of the first companies in the industry to do so. The validation accounts for CEMEX’s short-term 2030 targets, previously validated by the SBTi for alignment with their 1.5ºC scenario, and long-term targets along its entire value chain. CEMEX’s alignment of its roadmap to SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard reflects its confidence that it is on the right path to net-zero and to co... |
CEMEX Dominicana and Nestlé® Dominicana sign sustainability agreement07 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX Dominicana and Nestlé ® Dominicana have signed a sustainability agreement where both companies reaffirm their commitment to lead their respective industries in climate action. The alliance will reduce the use of conventional fossil fuels by co-processing, under high environmental, health, and safety standards at CEMEX facilities, non-recyclable solid waste with a high calorific level from Nestlé ® industrial processes. "This agreement with Nestlé ® allows us to continue promoti... |
Winning carbon reduction strategies06 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsAt its Santa Rosa plant in Colombia, CEMEX is harnessing the plant’s proximity to suppliers of alternative raw materials and hydropower sources to reduce the clinker factor in its cement and impact positively on carbon reduction targets. By CEMEX, Colombia. Thanks to its strategic location, CEMEX’s Santa Rosa plant in Colombia can tap alternative sources of raw materials and energy to reduce its carbon footprint The world seems to have just about enough clinker. Every day mor... |
WBA claims few science-based biodiversity assessments are carried out06 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) new Nature Benchmark has analysed around 400 companies on their operations impact on nature and biodiversity, including many from the construction and mining sector. The top 10 construction material companies have been ranked 1-10 for their reduced impact on nature and biodiversity: 1. Holcim , 2. CEMEX , 3. Siam Cement Group , 4. Owens Corning, 5. CRH , 6. Cementos Argos , 7. Heidelberg Materials , 8. Saint-Gobain , 9. Asia Cement Corp ,... |