The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming CarbonBuilt as an associate corporate member.
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Month: November 2021
Lehigh Cement Fined for Clean Air Act Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will collect $197,500 from Lehigh Cement Co. in Mason City, Iowa, to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations. The EPA said the plant is a “major air emission source” that failed to comply with state and federal regulations intended to limit harmful releases of air pollution.
Read MoreHolcim Launches “Accelerating Green Growth” Strategy
Holcim will focus on sustainability and innovation to fuel profitable growth across all its businesses through 2025 as part of its newest strategy plan – “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth.”
Read MoreArgos Introduces Bulk Cement Simulator
During the eighth annual Simulation Conference, Cementos Argos shared its simulation model for the optimized supply of bulk cement that it has been developing for its terminals in the Caribbean region.
Read MoreSt Marys Cement Fined $165K for Worker Injury
Following a guilty plea in the Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa, St Marys Cement was convicted and fined $165,000 for a worker injury that occurred two years ago at the producer’s Bowmanville plant.
Read MoreCEMEX Named to Texan by Nature 20
For the third consecutive year, CEMEX USA has been named to the Texan by Nature 20, recognizing its commitment to conservation and leadership in sustainability.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Announces Circular-Economy Project Update
LafargeHolcim in the US, its subsidiary Geocycle, and CenterPoint Energy achieved a major milestone in a new multi-year initiative, which will result in the recovery and recycling of more than 6 million tons of coal ash for beneficial reuse in cement manufacturing.
Read MoreTitan America Hits Low Carbon Cement Milestone
Titan America reported that portland-limestone cement, or Type IL, now accounts for half of its total production capacity. Type IL has approximately 15% lower carbon emissions compared to Type I or Type II cement.
Read MoreGovernments Respond to WCA Call to Action
During COP26 in Glasgow, World Cement Association (WCA) CEO Ian Riley called on governments around the world to take action in three key areas to encourage faster adoption of low-carbon technologies in the cement and concrete industries. Several countries are now making commitments.
Read MoreHolcim to Pursue 40% Sustainable Financing By 2024
Holcim said it is committed to reach at least 40% of sustainable financing by 2024, putting climate action, water preservation and safety at the heart of its financing strategy.
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