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 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 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. The roadmap demonstrates how the U.S. cement and concrete industry, along with its entire value chain, can address climate change, decrease greenhouse gases (GHGs), and eliminate barriers that are…
Read MoreHolcim Full Net-Zero Pathway Endorsed by SBTi
Holcim said it has become the first company in the building sector with net-zero targets for 2030 and 2050 validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Setting a new milestone for the sector, Holcim’s targets cover the entire value chain, including both direct and indirect emissions.
Read MoreWCA to Hold Global Virtual Conference
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that its fourth annual conference will take place virtually this month. The Oct. 20-21 event will bring together global leaders and experts from the cement and wider hard-to-abate sector to showcase and discuss the work and progress the industry has made toward decarbonization, and what is needed in the years ahead. “This year’s conference…
Read MorePCA 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 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 MoreA Net-Zero Cement and Concrete Industry
In The Face Of Accelerating Climate Action, Achieving Net-Zero CO2 Concrete Is Not Optional; It Is Essential. By Jonathan Rowland Climate change has been back in the headlines of late, after a new UN report was described as a “code red for humanity” by the UN secretary general. According to the report, the past 50 years have seen global surface…
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Races to Climate Neutrality
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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