CEMEX USA invested more than $8 million to improve two cement terminals in Florida, enhancing its supply chain network to efficiently meet high demand for cement in the region.
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PCA Releases Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, a strategic plan that outlines opportunities and actions to reach the ambitious goal throughout the industry’s value chain by 2050.
Read MoreMartin Marietta Completes Lehigh Hanson West Region Takeover
Martin Marietta Materials successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Lehigh Hanson’s West Region business for $2.3 billion in cash.
Read MoreCEMEX 2030 Climate Targets Validated
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated CEMEX’s 2030 global carbon emissions targets – a key component of the company’s Future in Action program.
Read MoreCalifornia Enacts Legislation to Decarbonize Cement Industry
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to zero-out carbon pollution from cement used in the state. The bipartisan Senate Bill 596 builds on a pledge by California’s cement industry to become carbon neutral by 2050, and will identify key barriers and solutions to turn that commitment into action.
Read MoreSCA Seeks Entries for Rebranded Awards
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is accepting nominations in the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards Program – formerly Project of the Year Awards – through Nov. 1. The rebranding directly reflects the vital role of slag cement in creating sustainable and resilient concrete.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Sees Success With Net Zero Fuel Mix
As part of a world-first demonstration using hydrogen technology, HeidelbergCement subsidiary Hanson UK successfully operated a cement kiln at the Ribblesdale plant using a net zero fuel mix.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim to Convert Texas Plant to Low Carbon PLC
As part of a global effort to adopt more sustainable products and lower the industry’s carbon footprint, LafargeHolcim in the US announced that its Midlothian, Texas, facility will be the first cement plant in the country to fully convert to portland limestone cement (PLC).
Read MoreLehigh Unveils New EcoCemPLC Bag
Lehigh Hanson released a new bag design for Lehigh Cement’s EcoCemPLC. The redesign comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and offering more sustainable options for its cement products.
Read MoreCEMEX Strengthens Guatemala Presence
As part of its growth strategy, CEMEX will increase capacity in Guatemala with the construction of a $25 million grinding mill at its cement plant.
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