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A newly released report underscores the critical need for swift action to decarbonize the cement industry amidst forecasts indicating a staggering 50% increase in demand by 2050. Titled “Fast-tracking Cement Decarbonisation,” the report delves into the urgent imperative to adopt...

Cemex and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, are collaborating to conduct an analysis of the potential of decarbonization levers at Cemex’s Balcones cement plant in Texas. This analysis aims to accelerate Cemex’s commitment...

Construction Startup Competition 2024 searches for the brightest startups from around the world to disrupt the industry and make construction more sustainable, efficient, and on time. Venture Capital and Construction companies Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Dysruptek by Haskell, Ferrovial, Hilti, VINCI Group’s Leonard,...

Messer, a global leader in industrial, medical, and specialty gases, has launched a new service dubbed “ZeCarb” (Zero Carbon), aimed at revolutionizing carbon management in industries with high CO2 emissions. This new offering, “Carbon Capture as a Service,” comes as...

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), one of Brazil’s leading steel producers, is moving forward in a significant expansion of its cement operations. CSN has entered into an exclusive agreement to negotiate the potential acquisition of InterCement’s facilities in Argentina and Brazil....

In a landmark move for the construction industry, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc. has delivered its first 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products Ltd., setting a new standard in sustainable building practices. This significant event marks the...

In a significant development for sustainable construction, Carbon8 and Mannok Cement Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a promising collaboration. Last week, the Carbon8 team visited Mannok’s facility in Derrylin, Ireland, to discuss the integration...

Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire ACE Group, the largest supplier of pulverised fly ash in Malaysia The acquisition aims to strengthen the company’s footprint in a growing market and meet the rising demand for...

Strong start to the year Net Sales of CHF 5,586 million, up +3.4% in local currency Over-proportional growth in recurring EBIT of +17.1% in local currency and +7.8% in Swiss franc Profitable growth continues in 2024 with recurring EBIT margin...

Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) are pivotal in the efforts to decarbonize the construction industry, which is a significant source of carbon emissions globally. In Morocco, the use of SCMs such as fly ash, pozzolan, and slag is increasingly recognized not...