Decarbonisation is a key challenge for cement industry. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, several levers need to be handled along the whole value chain of cement and concrete production. Join #CarbonZero 2023 and learn about Decarbonisation pathways for the cement clinker burning process to be presented by Dario Joschko, Climate-neutral Process Technology at VDZ and Improvement of carbon footprint through reduction of...
● Showcasing Holcim’s innovative and sustainable building solutions to scale up low-carbon, circular and energy-efficient building ● Co-creation spaces to host start-ups and think tanks to accelerate impact ● Based in Holcim’s industry-leading R&D center at forefront of building materials science and low-carbon formulation The Holcim Innovation Hub opened on 6 September 2023; if you...
Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the aggregates business of Green Drop Rock Products Assets include a high-capacity plant that is well positioned to supply the Calgary market This acquisition strengthens the company’s aggregate reserves and reinforces its vertically integrated footprint in the growing Calgary market Heidelberg joins...
One of 17 companies worldwide selected by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) to pilot the world’s first science-based targets for nature Expanding Holcim’s science-driven approach, building on its Biodiversity Indicator and Reporting System developed in partnership with IUCN In line with Holcim’s 1.5°C-aligned climate targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Meet...
Industry Link Corporate Events and Services launches its Youtube channel. The event organizer gathered impressions and insights on its flagship event aimed at decarbonzation in cement and construction by using alternative fuels and alternative raw materials. A unique concept by its speakers and audience, CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition will take place once per year...
CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2023 will be held at InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu. This exquisite and chic hotel, located at the heart of the Peninsula of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 is the winner of France’s Leading hotel for 2 years in a row and the Best Hotel for Business...
– Interview with Dr. Edelio Bermejo, Holcim’s global head of research and development (R&D) and intellectual property (IP), by Guy Woodford, Aggregates Business editor – The cement and construction industries are among the highest CO2 emissions generators in the world. The cement industry alone accounts for 8% of global emissions, not far behind the agriculture...
Conclusions from various summits, conferences and meetings show that despite unprecedented climate distress, from radical weather changes with regional impact to local phenomena, we are still heading a one-way road towards climate disaster. Pledges are not being kept and solutions remain declarative. CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition – second edition – is announced for October...
Dr.Yianni (Ioannis) Spanos Director of Sustainability, Keo International Consultants Bio: Dr. Spanos is a consultant, professional engineer, and sustainability expert with 20 years of experience. Following a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Mechanical Engineering, he has completed an MSc in European Construction, an MSc in Building Services Engineering, a Ph.D. in Physics of energy...
A substantial decrease in CO2 emissions for the cement and concrete Industry is at our fingertips and could be reached overnight with negative investment and with no additional cost. The only thing it needs is for the decision to be taken. The potential of Turkey as a reliable supplier of cementitious materials to Europe is...