In a groundbreaking move for industrial decarbonization, thyssenkrupp Polysius has been selected to supply the kiln system for the world’s first zero-emission quicklime plant, a revolutionary facility developed by SMA Mineral and based on electrification technology from SaltX Technology. This flagship project, to be constructed in Norway, is based on the ZEQL (Zero Emission Quicklime)...
New grinding facility at the Nobres plant will increase production capacity by 60%, to a total of 1.2 million tonnes of cement per year. Expansion in Nobres will also increase the site’s aglime production capacity by more than 20%, to 900,000 tonnes per year. The company will install a tire shredding plant in Cuiabá...
Setting Limits on Concrete’s Carbon Footprint – US Case Study will be brought to CarbonZero 2025 by Tien Peng, Co-founder at Green Plum Street USA The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) policy increases risks related to competitiveness in the European market. Several US authorities have implemented similar mechanisms called Buy Clean policies with different...
CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material), a leading supplier of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) in North America, for a total consideration of $2.1 billion. The business will operate as Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company. Jim Mintern,...
Google has taken a major step toward its 24/7 carbon-free energy goal by announcing a long-term commercial and investment partnership with Energy Dome, the company behind a pioneering CO₂ Battery technology for long-duration energy storage (LDES). The partnership will support the global deployment of Energy Dome’s LDES systems, which can store renewable energy and dispatch...
Accelerating Capital, Climate Solutions, and Global Collaboration Industry Link is pleased to announce its partnership with the inaugural edition of the Nordic Climate Finance Summit (NCF Summit), taking place on September 2–3, 2025, at the Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo, Norway. Our newsletter subscribers will receive an exclusive discount code on Thursday, July 24th,...
The role of Decarbonisation in Circular Economy – Keynote held by Mr. Mahendra Singhi, Managing Director and CEO of Dalmia Bharat Cement India Decarbonisation is a cornerstone of the circular economy, enabling industries to reduce carbon emissions while maximising resource efficiency and minimising waste in the society along with scientific waste disposal. By shifting to...
Cemex supplied concrete and managed the transport of excavated materials by river from the construction site of the Austerlitz storage basin, a new infrastructure project near Paris Gare d’Austerlitz Railway Station, designed to prevent wastewater discharge into the Seine River. Historically, part of the wastewater was discharged directly into the Seine. Now, in the event...
On 2 July, the European Commission presented its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target for 2040, setting a binding goal of a 90% reduction compared to 1990 levels. This target forms a key milestone on the European Union’s pathway to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The proposal includes cross-sectoral flexibilities and underscores the critical...
The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced an extension to the application deadline for the 2025 WCA Awards, offering industry professionals additional time to submit their entries. The new deadline is Friday, 1st August 2025. The WCA Awards celebrate excellence across the global cement sector, recognising outstanding achievements in innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Winners will...