The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) has outlined key opportunities and actions for the industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
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PCA Supports Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
Representing America’s cement manufacturers, Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Mike Ireland issued the following statement regarding the release of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan:
Read MorePhoenix Cement Partners on Fly Ash Project
Phoenix Cement, a Salt River Materials Group (SRMG) company, and Needham, Mass.-based ST Equipment & Technology (STET) are collaborating on a new fly ash beneficiation project.
Read MoreNew PCA Update Focuses on American Rescue Plan
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group released its March economic update, focusing on the impacts of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The update discusses how the latest round of fiscal stimulus will provide positive support for key macroeconomic indicators and prevent the economy from slipping into further decay.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Adds Innovation to Sustainability Officer Role
LafargeHolcim has expanded Magali Anderson’s role to chief sustainability and innovation officer, effective March 2021, putting sustainability at the core of the company’s innovation pipeline. Anderson has been a member of the group executive committee since October 2019, when she was appointed chief sustainability officer.
Read MoreThirteen Cement Plants Gain Energy Star Status
Out of the 95 manufacturing plants earning certification in the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program, 13 were cement operations.
Read MoreWCA Adds Blue Planet as Associate Corporate Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Silicon Valley-based Blue Planet as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreArgos Debuts Green Solutions Portfolio
As part of its commitment to creating value and taking specific actions toward climate change management and sustainable construction, Argos has introduced Green Solutions, conscious innovation.
Read MorePCA Releases New EPDs for Cement Industry
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) recently released industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for portland cement, portland-limestone cement, blended cement and masonry cement. Verified by ASTM International, the EPDs are registered summary reports of environmental impacts of material production based on life-cycle inventories.
Read MoreCountry Report: Colombia
By Mauro Nogarin Political stability and good coordination between the different ministries of the current Colombian government played a fundamental role in facing the impact of COVID-19. For this reason, the production of the cement industry was able to respond quickly to the demand of the domestic market.
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