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....

CEMEX commits to reach net-zero CO2 emissions1 across the value chain by 2050 from a 2020 base year. CEMEX is among the first companies in the cement industry to validate its full net-zero CO2 roadmap with the SBTi. Validation includes alignment of CEMEX’s...

Heidelberg Materials acquires the Mick George Group, which operates more than 40 sites in the UK including major recycling facilities, aggregates quarries, and ready-mixed concrete plants  The company’s fully integrated recycling, quarrying, concrete, and earthmoving business will significantly strengthen Heidelberg...

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...

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...

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...

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...

*    Leading provider of coating, adhesive and sealant solutions with 2022 net sales of USD 100 million *    Expanded waterproofing and coating solutions deliver significant roofing synergies *    Accelerates Holcim’s growth in Solutions & Products to reach 30% of Group...

Holcim has completed the acquisition of Cantillana, a specialty building solutions market leader in Belgium with 2022 estimated net sales of EUR 80 million. Cantillana offers a broad range of façade construction and external thermal insulation systems. This further strengthens...

KEO International Consultants has been named a winner in the Corporate Building category at the Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards 2022 with the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Headquarters building. The world’s first and oldest annual global design awards program and...