The role of Decarbonisation in Circular Economy – Keynote held by Mr. Mahendra Singhi, Managing Director and CEO of Dalmia Bharat Cement India Decarbonisation is a cornerstone of the circular economy, enabling industries to reduce carbon emissions while maximising resource efficiency and minimising waste in the society along with scientific waste disposal. By shifting to...
Lafarge Egypt, a member of Holcim Group and a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building materials, proudly announces its sponsorship of two landmark industry events taking place in Cairo this June. Lafarge Egypt’s sponsorship of these strategic events aligns with its mission to accelerate the green transition in the construction sector and scale up...
Ireland has positioned itself at the forefront of public policy for cement decarbonisation in Europe with the recent mandate for green procurement requirements for low carbon cement. This landmark decision, announced on May 28th, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards a net-zero carbon society by 2050, as outlined in the national...
Concrete, the second most-used material after water, sees about 14 billion cubic meters used annually, with 40% for residential construction. If poured into a 10-centimeter thick slab, it could cover England and half of Wales, or the state of New York. However, concrete production releases significant CO₂, with 90% of emissions from Portland cement, which...
Cemex is the first company in its industry to provide environmental impact information, including CO2 emissions, for its core products in all of the main markets in which it participates around the world. This disclosure is customized by location and is critical for architects, engineers, contractors, and customers looking to develop more sustainable construction....