Researchers at the University of Washington and Microsoft developed a new seaweed-fortified cement that has a 21% lower global warming potential while retaining its strength.
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ACA Sustainability Summit to Focus on Blended Cements, Alternative Fuels, CCUS
The third annual American Cement Association (ACA) Sustainability Summit will feature presentations on the government’s permitting process and the impact it’s having on the advancement of alternative fuels, making the most out of working with lower-carbon cements at construction sites, and why producers view carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) development as “all systems a go” despite recent federal funding…
Read MoreEco Material Releases Sustainability Report
Eco Material Technologies released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s environmental and social impact across its operations. The report highlights significant progress in reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry through innovation, large-scale fly ash utilization, and the expanded use of domestic materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional cement.
Read MoreCarbon Upcycling Closes $18M Investment Round
Carbon Upcycling Technologies announced the closing of its $18 million investment round led by Builders Vision, a team of investors and philanthropists accelerating tomorrow’s most promising solutions.
Read MoreGCCA to Host Summit in Mexico City
In partnership with Mexico City, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is hosting the Circular Cities and Policy Summit 2025, June 3-6, at the InterContinental Presidente Hotel.
Read MoreGCCA Releases Global Rating System
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) called its new eight-scale Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete a “first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.”
Read MoreSCA Awards Exceptional Slag Cement Projects
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) recently unveiled and celebrated the winners of its 2024 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards during the spring ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Lands on CDP’s A List
For the second consecutive year, Votorantim Cimentos earned an A score in Climate Change based on an assessment conducted by non-profit CDP, placing the company among a small number of organizations that are ranked at the top of the list.
Read MoreIncreasing Efficiency, Easing Demand on the Workforce with Digitalization
Improving Sustainability, Increasing Efficiency And Dealing With Labor Shortages Are Just A Few Of The Challenges The Cement Industry Is Facing. By John Dronette and Jonas Norinder
Read MoreCemex Secures Funding for Lower-Emission Vehicle Replacements
Cemex announced its participation in multiple government-sponsored sustainability initiatives, securing funding from state and federal programs to deploy several lower-emission vehicles across its U.S. footprint. This investment is a crucial step in the company’s ongoing efforts to decarbonize its operations, the company stated.
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