VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announced the successful completion of several experiments with different feedstocks of its electrically heated rotary kiln.
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Votorantim Cimentos Announces New Emission Target
Votorantim Cimentos revised its decarbonization targets to 475 kg of CO2 per tonne of cement by 2030. Its new global target is 8.7% lower than the one previously announced as part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments.
Read MoreFLSmidth Inks EUR 150 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan
FLSmidth signed its first sustainability-linked funding agreement to support the development of technologies and solutions with a sustainability profile. The EUR 150 million loan is provided by the Nordic Investment Bank and runs for seven years.
Read MoreCEMEX Turns Beach Waste Into Fuel
CEMEX teamed up with Red Ambiental and Ocean Conservancy to help clean Cancun’s beaches and use the collected waste as a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels at cement plants.
Read MoreStarlinger to Unveil Cement Bag of the Future
Starlinger plans to launch its new AD*STAR* block bottom valve sacks, which are made with 22% recycled content, at the K 2022 trade show. Not only are the bags tear and moisture-resistant, they are also a sustainable packaging alternative for the sector.
Read MoreCEMEX Debuts Green Financing Framework
Further expanding its commitment to sustainable finance and building a more sustainable world, CEMEX launched its Green Financing Framework – the first in its sector. The framework supports the company’s Future in Action, a roadmap whose most immediate target is a 40% reduction in cement process emissions by 2030.
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Joins Silicon Valley Innovation Platform
Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), parent company of St Marys Cement, is partnering with the Plug and Play Sustainability Platform to tap early-stage emerging technology incubating in Silicon Valley and around the world.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Fully Converts Ontario Plant to PLC
As Lafarge Canada continues to advance its lower carbon portfolio, it has fully converted production at the Bath Cement Plant near Kingston, Ontario, to OneCem – the company’s eco-efficient alternative.
Read MoreGCC Transitioning Minnesota Market to PLC
GCC will fully convert the Minnesota market to portland-limestone cement (PLC) by July as it continues its journey to net zero carbon emissions.
Read MoreHolcim US Turns to Hyliion Hypertrucks in Net Zero Pursuit
As part of its sustainability efforts, Holcim US is working with Hyliion Holdings to leverage the company’s innovative electrified powertrain truck platform to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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