CEMEX joined the United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the company continues to align its financial strategy to its leadership in addressing climate change.
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WCA Approves Climate Policy, Reelects Xingtai to Board
The World Cement Association (WCA) unanimously approved its proposed Climate Policy and the reelection of Cui Xingtai (chairman of CUCC) to the board of directors at its fifth General Assembly, which took place virtually this month.
Read MoreSeptember Cement Shipments Climb 4.5%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in September 2021 were an estimated 9.8 million metric tons (Mt), a 4.5% increase from shipments in September 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through September totaled an estimated 79.9 Mt, a 4.2% increase from those for…
Read MoreTexas County, Cities to Retain Attorneys in Cement Plant Fight
Grayson County, Texas, commissioners and Sherman and Dorchester officials have hired attorneys in an attempt to stop a proposed cement plant from being built, reported the HeraldDemocrat.
Read MoreArgos Sets Sights on NYSE
After several months of analysis, Cementos Argos plans to launch its United States’ business on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) through an initial public offering (IPO).
Read MoreHeidelbergCement, Holcim Recognized for Climate Leadership
HeidelbergCement and Holcim have been ranked global climate leaders with an “A” rating by global environmental non-profit CDP for their efforts to tackle climate change. This is the third year in a row that HeidelbergCement has received the top score, and the second consecutive year for Holcim.
Read MorePCA Awards Outstanding Environmental Efforts
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2021 Energy and Environment (E&E) Awards, recognizing outstanding environmental and community relations efforts completed in 2020 that go above and beyond what is required.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Debuts ECOPlanet TerCem
LafargeHolcim in the U.S. introduced a new ECOPlanet product to scale high-performance green building solutions. TerCem is a tri-blend cement that offers up to 65% CO2 reduction.
Read MoreCarbonBuilt Joins WCA
The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming CarbonBuilt as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreLehigh 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.
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