Heidelberg Materials successfully placed its first sustainability-linked bond (ISIN XS2577874782) with an issue volume of €750 million and a term until 2032 via HeidelbergCement AG as part of the €10 billion EMTN programme. The company had already announced the issue...
- January 16, 2023
- 2 Min Read
The world remained firmly in warming’s grip last year, with extreme summer temperatures in Europe, China and elsewhere contributing to 2022 being the fifth-hottest year on record, European climate researchers recently said. The eight warmest years on record have now...
- January 12, 2023
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Holcim has acquired Nicem srl (Nicem), a leader in grounded calcium carbonate in Northern Italy based near Bergamo, Italy. Calcium carbonate is a highly versatile, low-carbon raw material that is useful for a broad range of applications. Nicem’s broad customer...
- January 11, 2023
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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...
- January 6, 2023
- 3 Min Read
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...
- December 21, 2022
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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...
- December 16, 2022
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Double “A” ranking recognizes Holcim’s performance in climate and water security management One of 15 companies in Europe to achieve double A and first company in its sector Third consecutive year on CDP’s “A List” CDP recognizes Holcim’s sustainability leadership...
- December 13, 2022
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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...
- November 8, 2022
- 32 Min Read
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...
- November 8, 2022
- 2 Min Read
A substantial decrease in CO2 emissions for the cement and concrete Industry is at our fingertips and could be reached overnight with negative investment and with no additional cost. The only thing it needs is for the decision to be...
- November 2, 2022
- 2 Min Read
