The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme, with funds allocated to 134 projects. Climate Focus: About 83% of the funding targets EU climate objectives, enhancing the trans-European transport...
Heidelberg Materials UK (HMUK) has expanded its recycling business by acquiring B&A Group, a leading construction soil and aggregate recycling company in southwest England. This acquisition enhances HMUK’s supply of high-quality recycled materials for sustainable building. Based in Bristol, B&A Group employs 70 people and specializes in recycled and primary aggregate supply, site clearance, earthworks,...
Cemex signed an agreement with Gharbia Governorate to operate the first Regenera facility in Egypt. Through this agreement, Cemex will treat more than 800 tons of municipal solid waste received per day to generate alternative fuels and produce compost, ensuring minimal residual waste to landfill. This agreement supports circularity as well as the wellbeing of...
Votorantim Cimentos ended the first quarter of 2022 with consolidated net revenue of R$4.9 billion, an increase of 22% compared to the same period last year. This was primarily due to favorable price dynamics in Brazil, North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, in addition to the positive effect of new sales volumes resulting from acquisitions made by the company during 2021.
First six start-ups announced to receive the backing of world-leading cement companies as part of the industry’s drive to reach net zero Low carbon concrete and carbon capture, utilisation and storage among sustainable start-ups backed by global cement industry The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has revealed the first six start-ups that...
"This acquisition expands our footprint in the highly attractive Rhône-Alpes region, confirming our ambition to revitalize key urban areas from Lyon to Geneva. This expansion is in line with our strategy to accelerate green growth and play our part in Europe’s net-zero transition" declares Miljan Gutovic, Region Head EMEA
Argos Cement facility in Roberta, AL, will convert to produce 100 % PLC by end of the second quarter 2022.
As part of the conversion to products with lower CO2 content, Wilmington, Statesville, and Durham, NC, terminals will also convert to 100 % PLC by the end of the second quarter 2022