This venture aims to produce carbon-neutral fuels and materials with lower carbon emissions. Cemex has signed a joint venture agreement with recycling service provider ALBA to produce biochar, a carbon-neutral fuel derived from biomass. The use of biochar, alongside a planned carbon capture project on site, will allow the capture of biomass CO2 for storage...
Cemex announced on July 9th its most recent investment in frontrunning carbon capture startup, KC8 Capture Technologies (KC8), carried out through its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, Cemex Ventures. This investment in KC8’s technology has the intention of scaling such technologies to new heights in the largest project of its kind to date...
Acquisition of leading recycler of construction demolition materials in Belgium Recycles 500,000 tons of construction demolition materials per annum serving key Brussels and Antwerp metro areas To expand ECOCycle® range of circular building solutions in Belgium, driving profitable growth Holcim has closed the acquisition of Mark Desmedt in Belgium, advancing circular construction in Europe in...
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 over 99% of its carbon footprint originates from external operations. New Programme Details: Emission Targets:...
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 permanently remove 1 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2030. The investment round also saw participation...
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 efforts within the cement industry. Buzzi Unicem, a leading player in the cement industry, is...
JK Cement, a leading Indian manufacturer of grey cement and prominent global white cement producer, has announced the commissioning of a new grinding unit at its Prayagraj Plant in Uttar Pradesh. This significant milestone, achieved in a record time of under ten months, strengthens JK Cement’s commitment to meet the growing demand for cement and...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a €25 million loan to Çimsa, a leading Turkish cement company, to finance its decarbonisation investment programme. This substantial loan aims to support the installation of a solar power plant, a waste heat recovery (WHR) plant, a new silo, and resource-efficiency processes, alongside technology upgrades...
Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce the successful conversion of its Speed, Indiana, cement plant to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for more sustainable cementitious products in in the Midwest market. Following last year’s opening of its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana, Heidelberg Materials ceased portland...
CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials for Cement and Construction Global Conference and Exhibition (Madrid, Spain, October 10-11) will emphasise innovation and research for decreasing carbon emissions on a global scale by hosting a unique line-up and program. Join now and book your seat as places are limited for the global, exclusive C+ executives event....