IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its groundbreaking Low Carbon Pioneers program, bringing together energy-efficient hotels that operate without on-site fossil fuel combustion and are powered by renewable energy. This pioneering group, the first of its kind in the hospitality...
- July 18, 2024
- 3 Min Read
In a historic move, Vatican City is set to join a select group of nations that generate all their electricity from renewable sources, as announced by Pope Francis. This groundbreaking initiative underscores the Vatican’s unwavering commitment to climate neutrality and...
- July 18, 2024
- 3 Min Read
Heidelberg Materials announced today its definitive purchase agreement to acquire Highway Materials, Inc., a leading independent aggregates and asphalt producer in the Greater Philadelphia market. This acquisition includes four crushed stone quarries, nine hot-mix asphalt plants, two clean fill operations,...
- July 16, 2024
- 3 Min Read
The LEGO Group has unveiled a groundbreaking Supplier Sustainability Programme, aimed at drastically reducing carbon emissions within its supply chain by 2026. This initiative is a critical part of LEGO’s broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, recognizing that...
- July 4, 2024
- 3 Min Read
Neustark, a pioneering company in carbon dioxide removal technology, has successfully raised US$69 million in a growth equity round. This funding round was led by Decarbonisation Partners, a collaboration between BlackRock and Temasek, and will support Neustark’s ambitious goal to...
- June 27, 2024
- 3 Min Read
UK-based carbon capture technology provider Nuada has announced the launch of its pilot plant operation at Buzzi Unicem’s cement facility in Monselice, Italy. This trial represents a significant advancement in carbon capture technology and marks a milestone in the decarbonisation...
- June 27, 2024
- 3 Min Read
JK Cement, a leading Indian manufacturer of grey cement and prominent global white cement producer, has announced the commissioning of a new grinding unit at its Prayagraj Plant in Uttar Pradesh. This significant milestone, achieved in a record time of...
- June 27, 2024
- 4 Min Read
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a €25 million loan to Çimsa, a leading Turkish cement company, to finance its decarbonisation investment programme. This substantial loan aims to support the installation of a solar power plant,...
- June 27, 2024
- 3 Min Read
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce the successful conversion of its Speed, Indiana, cement plant to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for more sustainable cementitious products in in the Midwest market. Following last...
- June 25, 2024
- 2 Min Read
CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials for Cement and Construction Global Conference and Exhibition (Madrid, Spain, October 10-11) will emphasise innovation and research for decreasing carbon emissions on a global scale by hosting a unique line-up and program. Join now...
- June 18, 2024
- 3 Min Read
