Record recurring EBIT, up +12.7% in local currency, up +8.1% in CHF Net sales up +1.6% in local currency. Record recurring EBIT margin of 23.2% (+210 bps) in Q2 2024 +10.0% growth in EPS before impairment and divestments Disciplined M&A...
- July 26, 2024
- 10 Min Read
Heidelberg Materials is selected for award negotiation to receive up to $5 million in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The funding will be used to develop a cloud-based tool that can help concrete, cement, aggregates, and asphalt facilities...
- July 24, 2024
- 4 Min Read
Holcim has successfully placed its first 99.2% clinker-free concrete pavement in North America, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable building. This innovative project, completed in collaboration with Stoneway Concrete, resulted in a 74.7% reduction in CO2 emissions...
- July 18, 2024
- 3 Min Read
The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme, with funds allocated to 134 projects....
- July 18, 2024
- 3 Min Read
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
