– 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...
On November 10-11 CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition brought together the most brilliant minds and top experts to find and outline the most effective and high-importance solutions for decarbonizing the cement industry which is responsible for almost 8 % of CO2 emissions. The topics that make the agenda of the biggest Cement and Construction companies...
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...
Cement industry can gain advantages in digital competition if it will see digitalization as a driver of sustainability. It now has the choice between a restructuring and adjustment of the business model or a potential loss of the basis for the business. New business models are needed that place sustainability at the heart of business activities:...
Speaker line-up and topics for carbonZero Global Conference 2022
The recent geopolitical situation has highlighted the misplaced reliance on fossil fuels and the fragility of our renewable energy supply. The solution is to turn all kinds of waste into fuel. Realtime online Near Infrared (NIR) analysis not only provides the opportunity to minimize volumes of organic fuels by increasing the amount of alternative fuels,...
The cement industry is moving increasingly towards the use of alternative fuels for the complete decarbonization of cement and concrete. It raises questions about safety and handling new fuels and materials. Fires are especially common in factories with an increased concentration of combustive materials, volatile substances, and equipment. Raúl Moreno, Director at Firefly Ab, the Swedish...
The cement manufacturing process is highly intensive in heat consumption and carbon emissions. Stakeholders are increasing pressure to decarbonize not only the cement industry but the construction industry, too. But how we can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by implementing actual and effective solutions? Edgar Martinez, Sustainability Senior Director at Cementos Argos will approach this...
The industry’s leading professionals will aim to answer crucial questions at CarbonZero Global Conference on November 10-11 in Lisbon. The global capacity of cement production reached an estimated 4.4 billion tonnes in 2021, and it is predicted to grow moderately by 2030. CO2 is mostly emitted by the reactions involved in clinker production, including fuel...