Biomass: fuel of the future Premium
The use of biomass is a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of the cement industry. The last decade has seen the introduction of a range of biomasses in the kilns of...
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Emissions and impacts of waste at disposal sites Premium
With population increase comes greater waste generation. This results in a series of environmental, climate and health impacts at disposal sites, such as leachate and gas emissi...
Aalborg Portland reduces its CO2 emissions by more than 0.5Mta in 2 years
Aalborg Portland reported a reduction in its CO 2 emissions by 274,512t in 2023, representing a 13.9 per cent decrease compared to 2022, when 1,981,749t of CO 2 were emitted. Ov...
TPI Polene Power targets 100% renewable fuel use by 2026
Thailand’s largest waste-to-energy (WTE) project developer and operator TPI Polene Power (TPIPP) aims to cut coal usage as it strives for 100 per cent renewable fuel use by 2026...
CEMEX secures CDP 'A' rating for environmental stewardship
CEMEX has been recognised by CDP, a by the global non-profit environmental organisation, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’, for environmental leadership and transparency i...
Cementing your lead: cement industry in net-zero transition Premium
To reach net-zero emissions by 2050, cement producers will have to invest heavily, but innovative technologies could provide at least a partial solution. By Fabian Apel, Johanna...
Business models for utilisation of non-recyclable plastics in the Indian cement industry Premium
Co-processing of plastic and other municipal solid wastes provides a safe and cost-effective way of dealing with waste in India and supports the country’s drive to adopt a circu...
Heidelberg Materials’ journey to net-zero Premium
Heidelberg Materials is investing in multiple projects to achieve its ambitious target of reducing its CO 2 emissions by 47 per cent by 2030. From its first carbon capture and s...
The quest for carbon neutrality Premium
The cement industry will only be able to achieve its aspirations to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change by executing several strategies simultaneously. Resha Watk...
Protecting natural water resources in the cement sector Premium
At the Santa Rosa cement plant in Colombia, CEMEX has adopted a sustainable approach to its production process. Instead of relying on water from the Teusacá River, the plant uti...