FLSmidth, a global technology leader in the cement and mining industries, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its carbon emission reduction targets.
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Sullivan to Present at IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference
Ed Sullivan, the Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) senior vice president and chief economist, will present the association’s latest economic update at the virtual 2021 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference on May 26.
Read MoreCEMEX, bp Partner on Net-Zero Ambition
In an effort to accelerate its progress to deliver net-zero CO2 concrete globally by 2050, CEMEX has entered a memorandum of understanding with bp to develop solutions to decarbonize the cement production process and transportation.
Read MoreWCA Launches Climate Partnership Program
The World Cement Association (WCA) unveiled a Climate Partnership program, under which it will collaborate with organizations such as NGOs, thinktanks and sustainability-focused events providers, as part of its continuing Climate and Environment commitment.
Read MoreGCCA Expands ‘Innovandi’ Program
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is expanding its innovation arm Innovandi to encompass a new Open Challenge innovation accelerator program. Open Challenge will bring together start-ups and leading cement and concrete producers to create new innovations needed for the sector to reduce its carbon emissions and solve the climate emergency.
Read MoreFebruary Cement Shipments Drop 11%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in February 2021 were an estimated 5.7 million metric tons (Mt), an 11% decrease from shipments in February 2020, according to the latest USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through February totaled an estimated 12.4 Mt, a decrease of 6.2% from those for…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim to Shorten Corporate Name
LafargeHolcim shareholders approved a group name change to Holcim Ltd. during the company’s virtual annual general meeting on May 4. Directors recommended the move “for efficiency and impact … as the company transforms to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.”
Read MoreCEMEX Posts Strong Results in First Quarter
CEMEX reported that consolidated net sales increased 9%, on a year-over-year basis to $3.4 billion in the first quarter of 2021. Operating EBITDA improved 28% to $684 million, while the EBITDA margin increased to 20.1%, 2.8 percentage points higher year over year.
Read MoreWCA to Hold Virtual Open Day
The World Cement Association (WCA) will hold a free Virtual Open Day on June 2. The event will give attendees the chance to meet the WCA board, learn about the professional committees and the PEGASUS benchmarking project, and above all, network with other cement industry professionals.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim to Pay $850k for Water Pollution
LafargeHolcim has reached a settlement agreement with New York state and the Environmental Protection Agency over environmental violations at its Ravena cement plant, which resulted in pollution of the Hudson River, reports local media.
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