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The European Commission and Australia have formally concluded negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe, the EU’s €93.5 billion flagship research and innovation programme. Under the agreement, Australia will join Pillar II, which funds collaborative research addressing major global challenges...

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has begun a comprehensive national study aimed at upgrading the quality standards for cement used in road construction, as the country seeks to improve the durability and resilience of its transport infrastructure. The assessment, led by...

The European Union is moving to establish binding energy‑efficiency benchmarks for data centres, responding to projections that the sector’s electricity demand will more than double by 2030. Under the revised Energy Efficiency Directive, the European Commission will introduce minimum performance...

On Wednesday, May 27, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announced the appointment of Jim Riley as President and CEO, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the Association and the ready mixed concrete industry. Jim will officially assume...

BBVA has taken a major step forward in sustainable finance by coordinating a USD 1.5 billion package to support Acelen Renewables in building one of Latin America’s largest renewable fuels plants. The project, backed by Mubadala Capital, will produce sustainable...

As the European Commission looks to integrate concrete carbonation into the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF), the industrial sector is facing a critical question: Is fixing CO2 into concrete a genuine regulatory asset for your plant, or is it an...

Thailand has taken a decisive step toward transforming its cement and concrete industry, unveiling a national decarbonisation initiative that positions the country as a regional leader in industrial climate action. The programme—developed in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development...

Norwegian PEM electrolyser manufacturer Hystar has introduced a standardised 20MW green hydrogen plant design, marking its entry into the growing field of modular, factory‑built electrolyser systems. The new platform, named Orion, has been developed in collaboration with engineering firm McDermott,...

The tectonic plates of global climate governance are shifting, and the momentum is coming from the East. Presenting at the upcoming Sustainability and ESG International Summit, Josilene TV Ferrer will analyze a critical pivot point in international climate strategy: China’s...

The World Cement Association (WCA) today celebrates its 10‑year anniversary, marking a decade defined by unprecedented global disruption, rapid technological change, and accelerating momentum toward sustainability across the cement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 as an independent international platform...