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LafargeHolcim and IBM join forces to develop ORIS

05 August 2020, Published under Cement News

LafargeHolcim is exploring varied ways of expanding its digital portfolio, not just in cement and its 'Plants of Tomorrow' initiative, but also through its portfolio of building materials. LafargeHolcim will work with IBM Services to further develop the first digital platform for road design optimisation called ORIS. ORIS can reduce road project costs by up to one-third and carbon emissions by up to half while tripling road durability and usage lifespans, claims LafargeHolcim. ORIS asse...

HeidelbergCement 2016 sustainability achievements

11 July 2017, Published under Cement News

HeidelbergCement has published its Group Sustainability Report 2016 which shows specific net CO 2 emissions have been reduced by 22.6 per cent compared to the base year of 1990. This eighth Sustainability Report for the group was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G4) and summarises important topics and challenges for HeidelbergCement in its drive for sustainable development. The report focuses on targets, measures and achievements of the co...

Orient Cement becomes CSI member

26 April 2017, Published under Cement News

Orient Cement Ltd, part of the CK Birla Group, announced that it has joined the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI). The Indian cement producer expects membership of this initiative to give further impetus to its efforts to create a safe and ecologically favourable environment and is in line with its vision to be the “employer of choice” and the “neighbour of choice” in the geographies where it operates, the CSI said in a statement on Tuesday. "We are delighted to be a part of the g...

MPA’s Sustainable Development Report highlights progress & challenges

22 December 2014, Published under Cement News

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its latest Sustainable Development (SD) Report, providing a summary of the industry’s sustainable development performance in 2013. The report is supplemented by commentaries which provide an indication of activities in 2014 and includes examples of areas where further action and progress is required. Nigel Jackson, Chief Executive MPA, said, “We want to be transparent about our industry’s sustainability performance and the latest report ...

Holcim Singapore CEO awarded Green Innovator of the Year’ accolade

02 June 2014, Published under Cement News

Dr Sujit Ghosh, CEO of Holcim Singapore, is among 12 individuals to receive a ‘Green Innovator of the Year’ award by the BCA-SGBC (Building & Construction Authority and Singapore Green Building Council). The BCA-SGBC Green Building Individual Award recognises individuals from across the building and construction value chain for their consistent contribution and outstanding achievements in driving sustainability in the built environment.? Congratulating the winners, Dr John Keung, BCA’s CE...