Cement News tagged under: award
Cemex Victorville wins California energy award24 October 2017, Published under Cement NewsCemex‘s Victorville Cement plant received the Southern California Edison (SCE) 2017 Energy Efficiency Award for its land stewardship and commitment to conserving energy. The award was presented during the 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, reports Aggregates Manager. "Cemex considers energy usage and the environment at all of our operations," says Eric Wittmann, Cemex USA regional president – west region. "t’s an honor to be recognised for the hard work we do each day. Conserv... |
Cementos Argos25 September 2017, Published under Cement NewsFor the fifth consecutive year, Grupo Argos and its subsidiary Argos have been chosen as members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World, which recognises best practices in economic, environmental and social sustainability. 2017 has seen Grupo Argos selected as a world leader and Argos as second in its industry, having achieved excellence in codes of conduct and compliance, tax strategy, risk management, measurement and impact assessment, climate change strategy, biodiversity, water-rela... |
Lucky recognised for commitment to sustainable development10 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsPakistan producer Lucky Cement has been awarded Environment Excellence Award at the 14th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2017, organised by the National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH). Lucky Cement received the award in recognition of its commitment towards sustainable development and contribution towards protecting the overall environment for a greener Pakistan, it added. Commenting on the award, Amin Ganny, chief operating officer of Lucky Cement, said: “At Lucky Cement, ... |
Pakistan: Lucky Cement wins HSE Award 201704 April 2017, Published under Cement NewsLucky Cement Ltd has won a Health, Safety and Environment award in the category of “The Responsibility for Health and Safety,” at the 2017 International Environment, Health & Safety Awards Gala, held in Karachi, Pakistan. Speaking of the occasion, Amin Ganny, chief operating officer of Lucky Cement: “Lucky Cement is committed to cultivating an environment that ensures HSE is embedded at its core. By fortifying its HSE goals with the pillars of perpetual progress, the company is in pursuit... |
Cementos Argos25 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos has received a Gold Class award in the RobecoSAM 2017 Sustainability Yearbook, the highest possible accolade in the annual publication that looks at how companies value and manage their environmental and social impact. The Colombia-based cement producer was included in the 2017 Yearbook after being recognised as the most sustainable cement company in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index due to its good social, environmental and economic practices. Cementos Argos ... |
HeidelbergCement announces Quarry Life Award winners of 201612 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsOn 8 December 2016, the winners of the International Quarry Life Award were presented in Brussels, Belgium. This was the third edition of this bi-annual competition established by HeidelbergCement to explore innovative ideas to promote biodiversity at quarry sites. More than 450 proposals from 21 countries were submitted in 2016, of which 94 were selected for the competition in different categories: Habitat and species research, Biodiversity management, Education and raising awareness, Bey... |
Germany: professor Siegbert Sprung wins fifth Klaus Dyckerhoff Prize29 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsAt the VDZ Annual Cement Conference 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany, the fifth Klaus Dyckerhoff Prize was awarded to Professor Dr-Ing Siegbert Sprung for his exceptional achievements with respect to the development of cement and its production and application in mortar and concrete. Siegbert Sprung spent his entire professional career at VDZ and the Research Institute of the Cement Industry in Düsseldorf. He worked as a senior engineer, deputy head of the cement chemistry department and head ... |
Cementos Argos27 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsCementos Argos has agreed to purchase the Essroc cement plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA, from HeidelbergCement. The deal, which is reputedly worth around US$650m, forms part of HeldelbergCement’s divestment plans resulting from its ongoing acquisition of Essroc’s parent company, Italcementi. To help fund the purchase, Cementos Argos has sold a 20 per cent stake in its Panamanian subsidiary to Panama-based real estate investment firm Grupo Provivienda for US$126m. This leaves Cemento... |
Bulgaria: Green Oscar for Devnya Cement01 July 2016, Published under Cement NewsDuring the official ceremony held on 8 June 2016 at Hilton Hotel Sofia, Bulgaria, Devnya Cement received the Green Oscar in the Industry and Production sector – one of 13 awarded during the Sixth Bulgaria's Greenest Companies Competition. On behalf of the company, Sustainable Development Manager, Ivaila Vasileva, received the prize and shared that it is a truly significant achievement for the company. "In line with our company policies, environmental consciousness has been a part of all o... |
PT Indocement29 June 2015, Published under Cement NewsAs testimony to its ongoing commitment to sustainability, PT Indocement has scooped five accolades at the recent Indonesia Green Awards 2015 held in Jakarta. Its cultivation of castor oil plants as an alternative fuel resource won the company the "Development of New and Renewable Energy" award, while its waste management efforts across 1000 different villages bagged it the "Development of Integrated Waste Management" accolade. The company’s green village at Cupang resulted in the award fo... |