CEMEX and CEMEX Ventures were also among investors that participated in Synhelion’s latest financing round. The clean energy company raised CHF 22 million ($23.6 million). The proceeds of the investment round will accelerate Synhelion’s growth and support the scaling and commercialization of its unique and validated technology. In addition to the important funding, the invaluable and extensive know-how and technology…
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Cementos Argos Alternative Fuels Director Speaks About Getting to Net Zero
Nexus Fulbright Scholar and Marie Curie Fellow Mauricio Giraldo, alternative fuels director at Cementos Argos Colombia, will present “Road To Net Zero: Achieving Quantity And Quality Of Alternative Fuels In Developing Economies.” The event will take place at “CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition,” Nov. 10-11, at the Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument Lisbon. Giraldo…
Read MorePCA, GCCA Highlight Carbon Neutrality Progress 
Portland Cement Association Chairman Ron Henley (GCC America) told a Climate Week gathering in New York that U.S. producers have exceeded expectations outlined nearly one year ago with release of the association’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.
Read MoreCAC Joins Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge
Canada’s cement industry is leading the way in the fight to tackle climate change by joining the country’s Net-Zero Challenge.
Read MoreWCA to Host Conference in Dubai
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced its fifth annual conference and exhibition will take place Sept. 25-28, in person, at the Emirates Towers in Dubai, UAE.
Read MoreCalPortland Mojave Plant Switches to PLC Production
CalPortland plans to fully convert its Mojave cement plant, located 75 miles north of the Los Angeles Basin, to Advancement HS, a blended portland-limestone cement (PLC).
Read MorePCA Praises White House Industrial Sector Climate Initiatives
Following the announcement by the Biden-Harris administration on actions impacting the industrial sector, Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Michael Ireland released the following statement:
Read MoreCement Association of Canada President Retires
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced the retirement of long-time President and CEO Michael McSweeney who led the organization for 12 years. Adam Auer, current vice president of environment and sustainability, will succeed McSweeney, effective April 1.
Read MoreCEMEX Joins UN CFO Taskforce
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.
Read MoreWCA 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.
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