HeidelbergCement continues to drive decarbonization efforts by signing the Business Ambition for 1.5°C Commitment. Led by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in partnership with the UN Global Compact and the “We Mean Business” coalition, the initiative aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.
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Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in April 2021 were an estimated 9.7 million metric tons (Mt), a 19% increase from shipments in April 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through April totaled an estimated 31.1 Mt, a 6.8% increase from those for…
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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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Lafarge Canada signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling Technologies. The latter produces a unique additive that makes concrete both stronger and more sustainable with the ability to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete by up to 25% on a lifecycle basis.
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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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