The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality is celebrating one year of progress on reducing emissions in the sector. The ambitious plan incorporates the entire cement-concrete-construction value chain, vital for producing lasting change.
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Heidelberg Materials Reaffirms Decarbonization Efforts
Heidelberg Materials reconfirmed its 2030 carbon reduction targets, submitting them to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for validation in line with the recently announced 1.5°C scenario.
Read MoreBrokk Introduces Descaler for Preheater Towers
Brokk introduced the Brokk Descaler, a specially designed solution for breaking out refractory, coating and build-up in a number of areas in the preheater tower, primarily in cement and aluminum plants.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Launches New Brand
Votorantim Cimentos introduced a new corporate brand that is more contemporary and representative of the diversity of its people, products and businesses, combining tradition, innovation and a vision of the future.
Read MoreCEMEX Commits to Ambitious Decarbonization Pathway
CEMEX is working with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to validate its 2050 net-zero CO2 roadmap and its 2030 decarbonization goals to align with the latter’s recently announced 1.5º C scenario. It is committed to having the most ambitious decarbonization pathway in the building materials industry.
Read MoreArgos Honduras Starts Hydrogen Injection Process at Piedras Azules
Argos Honduras successfully implemented an innovative furnace hydrogen injection process at its Piedras Azules cement plant.
Read MoreDOE Awards Heliogen $4.1M for Decarbonization Project
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Pasadena, Calif.-based Heliogen $4.1 million to demonstrate a concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) process for heating limestone to 950°C, which could reduce the carbon emissions in portland cement production.
Read MoreGiant Cement to Increase Capacity with Georgia Terminal
Giant Cement Co. signed an agreement with Georgia Kaolin Terminals Inc. in Savannah, Ga., to construct a 60,000-ton import terminal on the Savannah River with ample truck and rail loadout. The terminal is expected to be operational by January 2024.
Read MoreHolcim US Announces Regional Rebrand
Holcim US will unite its legacy brands in Colorado, including Aggregate Industries, Metro Mix Concrete and Transit Mix Concrete, under the Holcim name as the company builds on the market strength of each and streamlines the company’s collective work as a sustainable builder of progress.
Read MoreGCCA, 14 Countries Collaborate on CCUS Deployment
The Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Initiative (CEM CCUS) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced an agreement that will help scale up the deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) throughout the industry.
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