The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and World Economic Forum launched “Concrete Action for Climate” (CAC), a collaborative platform that will help drive the industry’s journey to carbon neutral concrete by 2050 as part of the Mission Possible Partnership.
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Holcim launched its new group identity uniting all market brands behind its purpose to build progress for people and the planet. Formerly known as LafargeHolcim, the company’s shareholders approved a name change on May 4.
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Svante announced that the Canadian government made a C$25 million investment to support the industrialization and commercialization of its novel low-cost carbon capture technology within the North American market.
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The Argos USA Newberry, Fla., plant had a record-breaking June – beating its production and shipment records from June 2019.
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced its newest honorary member, Dave Nepereny. Election to honorary membership is reserved for those who, in the opinion of the association’s board of directors, have rendered outstanding service to the cement industry and PCA.
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Silicon Valley-based materials technology company Fortera closed its $30 million Series B round, initiating the commercialization phase of its next generation low CO2 cement. The round was co-led by Temasek and Khosla Ventures, investors dedicated to accelerating efforts to achieve a net zero and sustainable global economy.
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CalPortland’s Oro Grande cement plant in Southern California was recognized by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) for outstanding safety performance in the manufacturing of portland cement.
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Holcim is deploying its Transport Analytics Center (TAC) globally to optimize logistics for enhanced efficiency, safety and sustainability. The digital platform contributes to the company’s net zero journey by reducing its Scope 3 emissions, in line with its industry-first target.
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President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have announced a deal on infrastructure spending. According to the White House, the price tag comes in at $1.2 trillion over eight years, with $579 billion in new spending, $312 billion specifically for transportation. Other sources peg the legislation as a $973- or $953-billion package.
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FLSmidth signed a global commercial partnership with UK-based Carbon8 Systems to accelerate the cement industry’s net zero ambitions.
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