The North American concrete industry today faces the critical challenge of lowering its carbon footprint. Globally, the sector is responsible for 8% of anthropogenic carbon emissions—almost wholly the result of the manufacture of the Portland cement that is commonly used to bind together the constituent materials in concrete. Manufacturers of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (“SCMs”), which...
Heidelberg Materials pioneers new process technologies in France to drive circularity and decarbonisation As a first in France, the project CIRCO₂BETON® selectively separates demolished concrete into sand, aggregates, and recycled concrete paste (RCP) RCP, carbonated with CO₂ from clinker production, will replace clinker in new low-carbon cements The project has the potential to reduce the...
Concrete Europe welcomes the Commission proposal for a regulation establishing the EU-wide voluntary framework that would certify high-quality carbon removals (CRCF). It will provide the necessary rules to asses which carbon removals will be eligible for certification. Concrete is a versatile product which allows promoters, architects, engineers and builders to build for public and private...
Alamo Cement Company announced the completion of its new solar power system in San Antonio, Texas, advancing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and aligning itself with the cement industry’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality. The 45-acre solar panel field (the equivalent of 35 football fields) is estimated to generate up to 15 percent of...
CEMEX’s update to its Green Financing Framework aligns it with its more ambitious decarbonization goals announced in 2022. Through this update, CEMEX will strengthen financing avenues for innovative technology needed to reach carbon neutrality. CEMEX announced that it has updated its Green Financing Framework to align it with its more ambitious decarbonization goals. The update...
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is calling for start-ups from around the globe to play a leading role in helping the cement and concrete industry in its vital efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions. It is inviting start-ups to apply for the Innovandi Open Challenge, an exciting international partnership program to gain unique access...
CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2023 will be held at InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu. This exquisite and chic hotel, located at the heart of the Peninsula of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 is the winner of France’s Leading hotel for 2 years in a row and the Best Hotel for Business...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Heidelberg Materials’ 2030 carbon reduction targets under its new 1.5°C framework Heidelberg Materials commits to individual scope 1 and 2 targets as well as a scope 3 target for 2030, in relation to the base year 2020 CCUS and circularity are the company’s key levers to reach...
CEMEX announced that it has signed an agreement with green fuels producer ETFuels, to transform CO2 from CEMEX’s Alicante cement plant in Spain into green fuels. This carbon utilization project, groundbreaking in its scope and potential contribution to European energy security, demonstrates significant progress in testing and scaling technologies that are designed to contribute to accelerating...
Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH (FDT), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofs with a strong presence in fast-growing European markets with 2022 net sales of EUR 50 million. As a technology and sustainability leader in its sector, FDT will complement Holcim’s integrated roofing offer and strengthen the geographical footprint...