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Cementir Holding has received the “A-” rating for the second year in a row for Climate Change from CDP, ranking above the cement & concrete sector average (B) and the European average (B).
Region: Italy
19.12.2022 11:44Lafarge Canada Drives Decarbonization by Fully Converting Nova Scotia Cement Plant Production to Greener Portfolio
Lafarge Canada has been consistently advancing in their journey to Net-Zero. The largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions in Canada is proud to announce the full transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio.
Region: Canada
16.12.2022 11:49Dangote Cement’s CDP Climate Rating Upgraded to B
Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM-NL), Africa’s largest cement producer, is pleased to announce that CDP has raised its rating from B- to B for the Company’s commitment to climate change. The rating upgrade indicates that Dangote Cement has addressed the environmental impact of its business and ensures good environmental management.
Region: Africa
14.12.2022 12:40Holcim globally recognized for climate and water leadership with CDP double “A” scores
CDP recognizes Holcim’s sustainability leadership with a double “A” ranking for climate and water management. Holcim is one of 15 companies in Europe and the first in its sector to achieve a double ‘A’ CDP score, out of 15,000 companies scored globally. This third consecutive CDP ‘A’ list ranking for Holcim recognizes its impact in decarbonizing building.
Region: Switzerland
Holcim US, the green building materials leader, has entered into its first virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) linked to renewable energy generation. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) VPPA means that at least 38% of our total power consumption at all of our production facilities in Texas is now from wind generation.
Region: USA
02.12.2022 15:24Votorantim Cimentos Announces a Stricter CO2 Emission Target
Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, has revised its decarbonization targets to 475 kg of CO2 per tonne of cement by 2030. Votorantim Cimentos’ new global target is 8.7% lower than the target of 520 kg of CO2 per tonne of cement, previously announced as part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments.
Region: Brazil
28.11.2022 14:33Focus on circularity: Heidelberg Materials acquires leading recycling company in the German capital Berlin
Heidelberg Materials will take over Berlin-based RWG Holding GmbH, subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
Region: Germany