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The World Cement Association (WCA) announced today it is welcoming OneStone Consulting, a management consulting firm with global reach, as an Associate Corporate Member.
Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant. ECOPlanet, Holcim’s brand of low-carbon cement, offers a minimum 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne in comparison to ordinary portland cement.
Region: Canada
Construction work has got underway to install a multi-million-pound system at Cauldon Cement Plant which will improve performance and reduce emissions at the site.
Region: United Kingdom
21.07.2023 12:25TITAN Cement Group launches Venture Capital initiative with investments in Zacua Ventures and Rondo Energy
The Group accelerates its innovation strategy through investment in green construction technologies and partnerships across the ecosystem.
Region: Greece
20.07.2023 11:57Dangote Championing Use Of Tyre, Shells As Alternate Fuel
In its attempt to secure environmental sustainability, the Dangote cement industry, Obajana in Kogi State, has embarked on the use of tyre, palm nut shells and sawdust as alternative fossil fuel to avoid greenhouse build-up in the atmosphere that strengthens weather changes.
Region: Africa
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
12.07.2023 13:38Holcim invests in Suffolk Technologies Fund
Holcim announces its investment as a limited partner (LP) in Suffolk Technologies USD 110 million venture capital fund, supporting startups at the forefront of disruptive innovation in the building industry, from sustainability to AI. As part of this fund, Holcim is committed to supporting the most promising startups by giving them access to capital as well as its global technology, expertise and operations to maximize their growth and scale up potential.
Region: USA