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01.09.2022 14:04TCC is Taiwan’s First Large-size Manufacturer to Join EP100
Taiwan Cement Corp. (TCC) announced on becoming a member of Climate Group’s EP100 initiative. TCC is the first large-size manufacturing company in Taiwan and the fourth cement company in the world to pass the verification to become a member of EP100. TCC’s commitment includes adopting ISO 50001 Energy Management system and set the target to increase energy efficiency by 50% in 2040 compared to the base year of 2016.
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. is excited to bring Holcim ECOPlanet, its most environment-friendly product, to Davao to provide partners a sustainable and high-performance building material as they continue advancing development in Mindanao.
Region: Philippines
19.07.2022 10:03Mannok Becomes Corporate Member of WCA
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced today that Republic of Ireland’s Mannok Cement has joined the global network as a Corporate Member.
Region: Great Britain
18.07.2022 17:28Holcim selected for 2 EU Innovation Fund grants for Clean Tech projects decarbonizing Europe
Holcim has secured two investments from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund for its breakthrough Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage projects in Germany and Poland. Both projects feature scalable technologies to put Holcim at the forefront of Europe’s decarbonization. These programs are part of Holcim’s net-zero roadmap, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, including its objective to operate at least one net-zero cement plant by 2030.
Region: Germany
11.07.2022 15:18CEMEX acquires majority stake in German aggregates company
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a 53% stake in German aggregates company ProStein. The investment expands CEMEX’s aggregates business in the region while increasing the lifespan of its aggregates reserves in Europe. The company’s aggregates sales in Germany are expected to double with the acquisition.
Region: Germany
07.07.2022 17:59Holcim launches the circular explorer in Manila Bay to preserve marine ecosystems in the Philippines
Holcim and One Earth One Ocean launched today the Circular Explorer in Manila to be part of cleaning coastal areas in the Philippines. The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.
Region: Philippines
17.06.2022 10:16Holcim launches world-first 100% recycled clinker
Holcim produced the world’s first clinker made entirely of recycled minerals at its plant in Altkirch, France. Clinker is the primary manufactured component of cement, so making it from recycled material is a key breakthrough in driving circular construction.
Region: France