･Compact and highly versatile module configuration significantly shortens time required for transport and installation. ･MHI to expand the lineup of compact CO2 capture systems, and establish an integrated customer support package from planning to after-sales service. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) received the “Awards for Excellence” at the 2022 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards...
UltraTech has been recognized as a leader in ‘climate change’ by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a global non-profit environmental organization, for its 2022 CDP disclosure. They received an ‘A-’ score for implementing best practices and for taking concerted action on climate issues, securing a place in the Leadership category. UltraTech’s score of ‘A-‘ in FY22...
CEMEX announced the launch of a new range of additives of natural origin, designed for a lower carbon footprint. These additives use natural, renewable, locally sourced raw materials, and can achieve up to 70% lower carbon footprint than petroleum-based additives. Admixtures are added to concrete mixes to strengthen attributes such as strength, malleability, and water...
– 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...
Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, has revised its decarbonization targets to 475 kg of CO2 per tonne of cement by 2030. Votorantim Cimentos’ new global target is 8.7% lower than the target of 520 kg of CO2 per tonne of cement, previously announced as part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments. The new scope...
Last chance to register for CarbonZero Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition that will take place on 10-11 November in Lisbon. Top experts will present the latest developments and challenges in product manufacturing and technology applications. Global R&D at HeidelbergMaterials, Head of Innovation at Holcim, Alternative Fuels Director at Cementos Argos, Group Innovation and...
Heidelberg Materials has signed an indefinite global licence agreement with the technology company Leilac, enabling the further scale-up of the joint CCUS activities Their technology offers a capture solution for unavoidable CO2 process emissions from cement production Piloting future-oriented CCUS technologies is a key element of Heidelberg Materials’ decarbonisation strategy As part of the continued...
Starting January 2026, the South African government proposes to increase the carbon tax more rapidly every year, to at least US$30 by 2030, accelerating to higher levels by 2040, and up to US$120 beyond 2050. Expanding uptake of AFRs and efficient utilization becomes increasingly critical for the cement sector as it is included in the...
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...
ABREN, the Brazilian Association for Energy Recovery of Waste – a Global Waste to Energy Research and Technology Council (GWC) member – is sharing Brazil’s perspective of RDF utilization for carbon footprint lowering at CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition 2022 (Nov 10-11, Portugal). The Association’s members can attend CarbonZero international...