A recently released report by the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on the implications of climate change on Canada’s infrastructure represents an important step forward in the national conversation about infrastructure resilience. Published with support from the Cement Association of Canada, “Climate Change Adaptation and Canadian Infrastructure” summarizes current literature dealing with the challenge of adapting to climate…
Read MoreDay: November 13, 2013
Holcim Third-Quarter Profit Up, Sales Down
Swiss cement conglomerate Holcim Ltd. reported a higher third-quarter profit, citing positive earnings performance in Europe, North and Latin America, as well as its cost discipline initiatives. Meanwhile, net sales fell about 8 percent, due to weak demand in key markets such as India and Mexico.
Read MoreLafarge Q3 Sales Down 4 Percent
Lafarge reported that its sales fell by 4 percent year-on-year to $5.66 billion for the third quarter of 2013 from $5.86 billion for the same period in 2012. The company blamed the results on adverse exchange rates which had a negative impact of 7 percent on both sales and profit indicators such as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation…
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