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The goal is to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from existing cement plants and at the same time utilise the captured CO2 for other applications.
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The goal is to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from existing cement plants and at the same time utilise the captured CO2 for other applications.

The initiatives are set to help national cement and concrete industries decarbonise in line with the GCCA’s 2050 Net Zero Global Industry Roadmap.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tokuyama Corporation for the implementation of a CO2 capture demonstration testing programme at their cement plant.

The Company’s Supervisory Board met on 25 March 2022 and reviewed the 2021 accounts approved by the Management Board. The audit procedures have been completed and the audit report on the certification is being issued.

A 100% carbon neutral concrete product has been used to kick-start development at The Berkeley Group’s Watford housing scheme, ‘The Eight Gardens.’

Liran Akavia, Seebo, explains how adopting an AI-driven sustainability model could allow cement producers to both reduce their carbon footprint and increase their profits.

Aniruddha Sharma, Carbon Clean, explains how carbon capture has become a feasible option for cement companies committed to climate action.

CEMEX has presented its 2021 Integrated Report: “Building a Better Future,” which includes a comprehensive analysis of CEMEX’s strategic vision, operational performance, corporate governance, and value creation.

The LEILAC 2 (Low Emissions Intensity Lime And Cement) carbon capture project has successfully passed its Financial Investment Decision milestone, confirming that the project can now enter the implementation phase.

Amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, several global construction companies are exiting Russia. The wider fallout from the crisis, particularly on prices for materials and energy, will have a widespread impact on the industry, says GlobalData.

Kerry Dougan, Command Alkon, describes how the digitalisation of transportation operations in the construction materials industry could greatly improve site productivity, efficiency, and flexibility.

The companies have launched a joint pilot project so that high-quality concrete can be produced from demolition material.