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23.02.2023 17:50CEMEX enters groundbreaking carbon utilization agreement
CEMEX announced that it has signed an agreement with green fuels producer ETFuels, to transform CO2 from CEMEX’s Alicante cement plant in Spain into green fuels. This carbon utilization project, groundbreaking in its scope and potential contribution to European energy security, demonstrates significant progress in testing and scaling technologies that are designed to contribute to accelerating decarbonization efforts in the cement production process.
Region: Mexico
23.02.2023 17:48CEMEX announces further corporate governance enhancements
CEMEX announced a series of corporate governance enhancements that continue the Company’s commitment to evolving its corporate governance profile towards global best practices. The additional enhancements announced today are further to the changes announced on February 24, 2022, highlighting the Company’s proactive and sustained focus on corporate governance matters.
Region: Mexico
16.02.2023 17:59CEMEX, Sandia Labs, and Synhelion to scale solar energy technology to produce cement
CEMEX announced that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded US$3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories, and Synhelion, which aims to decarbonize cement production.
Region: Mexico
16.02.2023 14:02Holcim to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH
Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH (FDT), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofs with a strong presence in fast-growing European markets with 2022 net sales of EUR 50 million. As a technology and sustainability leader in its sector, FDT will complement Holcim’s integrated roofing offer and strengthen the geographical footprint of the business. With this acquisition, Holcim roofing systems will exceed USD 4 billion in net sales ahead of schedule.
Region: Switzerland
Holcim announces the successful completion of the largest 3D-printed affordable housing to date through 14Trees, its joint venture with British International Investment, the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor.
13.02.2023 18:02CEMEX reports double-digit top-line growth with record reduction in CO2 emissions in 2022
CEMEX announced double-digit top-line growth for 2022 and 4th quarter driven by a robust pricing strategy designed to recover margins. For 2022, EBITDA and EBITDA margin showed improving trends in 4th quarter. CO2 emissions declined by ~4.6% in 2022, the second consecutive year of record carbon reductions.
Region: Mexico
Holcim launches Europe’s first calcined clay cement operation in its Saint-Pierre-la-Cour plant in France to deliver ECOPlanet green cement with 50 % lower CO2 footprint compared to standard cement (CEM I).
Region: France