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14.07.2023 11:09First fully decarbonised cement plant in Germany: Heidelberg Materials gets support from the EU Innovation Fund
The EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies, has selected Heidelberg Materials’ pioneering GeZero Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project for Grant Agreement Preparation.
Region: Germany
13.07.2023 15:49UltraTech Cement adds 1.3 mtpa capacity in West Bengal
With the latest addition, UltraTech Cement’s total grey cement manufacturing capacity now stands at 131.25 mtpa
Region: India
12.07.2023 13:14Closing the loop: Heidelberg Materials to produce low-carbon cement from demolished concrete in France
As part of its decarbonisation strategy, Heidelberg Materials pioneers a large-scale closed-loop recycling project called CIRCO₂BETON®. As a first in France, the company will install an industrial scale selective separation platform at its Achères quarry near Paris, where demolished concrete will be crushed using novel processes and separated into its components: sand, aggregates, and recycled concrete paste (RCP).
Region: France
Asia Cement has won recognition globally with its systematic strategic deployment which actively promotes greenhouse gas reduction and the development of a sustainable green economy. On June 30th, Asia Cement has once again won the “Green Leadership Award” of the 2023 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards, making them not only the cement company with the most awards but also standing out for the third time in the “Green Leadership” category.
Region: China
28.06.2023 09:52Lafarge Africa unveils Eco Label for its Unicem cement brand
Leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, has announced the launch of Eco Label brand to transparently communicate the environmental benefits of its sustainable building solutions. The Eco Label branding builds on the company’s net zero pledge and supports its ambition to accelerate green construction with the use of lower-footprint products.
Region: Africa
26.06.2023 11:37Serebryansky cement plant replaces coal with natural gas
Serebryansky Cement Plant has successfully completed a joint project with Gazprom Mezhregiongaz LLC on connecting to gas networks. Thanks to the plant's gasification, CO2 emissions will be reduced by 15-17 %, electricity consumption – by 4.2 % and the risk of work-related illnesses – by 14 %.
Region: Russia
23.06.2023 16:03Nuvoco Vistas leads the way in sustainable cement manufacturing with alternative fuels
Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., a cement group in India, has successfully completed its Alternative Fuel Resource (AFR) project at Risda Cement Plant (RCP) in Chhattisgarh and Nimbol Cement Plant (NCP) in Rajasthan. By incorporating alternative fuels, the company aims to minimise environmental impact and decrease the usage of traditional fossil fuels.
Region: India