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…
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California 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 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.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement to Build First Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant
HeidelbergCement plans to upgrade subsidiary Cementa’s Slite plant in Sweden into the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plant by 2030.
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 MoreWCA Adds Blue Planet as Associate Corporate Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Silicon Valley-based Blue Planet as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreCEMEX Deploys Hydrogen Tech in Cement Plant Fuel Mix
CEMEX has successfully introduced ground-breaking hydrogen technology as part of its fuel mix in all of its cement plants in Europe. With an estimated $40 million investment program, it is also moving quickly to extend the technology to the rest of its operations around the world, including Mexico and the United States.
Read MorePCA Applauds Rejoining the Paris Agreement
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, welcomed the Biden administration’s plan to re-engage with international trading partners in the Paris Agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreGE to Recycle Wind Turbine Blades Through Cement Production
GE Renewable Energy signed a multi-year agreement with Veolia North America (VNA) to recycle blades removed from its U.S.-based onshore turbines during upgrades and repowering efforts. VNA will process the blades for use as a raw material for cement, utilizing a cement kiln co-processing technology.
Read MoreWCA Collaborates With Decarb Connect
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced a knowledge partnership with Decarb Connect, an organization which supports the scale and acceleration of industrial carbonization.
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