Network of 450 scientists and industry leaders from around world meet in Switzerland
Leading academics and industry players from around the world are gathering in Switzerland, to drive forward critical research into making concrete net zero.
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Cementir Group launches D-Carb® for white cement decarbonisation
D-Carb® supports the smooth transition for industrial users towards more sustainable finished products while maintaining high standard of performance similar to Aalborg White CEM I 52.5R.
New recycling hub opens at Appleford depot, Oxfordshire
Heidelberg Materials opens new recycling hub at its Appleford depot in Oxfordshire.
Starting signal for construction of one of the world’s first carbon-neutral cement plants
thyssenkrupp supplies innovative 'pure oxyfuel' technology, enabling CO2 capture.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the CO2-neutral cement plant
Holcim Germany will be commissioning one of the world's first climate-neutral cement plants in Lägerdorf (Schleswig-Holstein) from 2028.
Focus on decarbonising heavy materials at Innovation Zero
Heidelberg Material's CEO Simon Willis is leading a 45-minute session looking at how the heavy building materials industry is creating a pathway to low carbon infrastructure at this year’s Innovation Zero event.
Climate-neutral circular economy: Schenck Process becomes Qlar
Guided by its aspiration 'the future is cirQlar', Schenck Process will rebrand to Qlar on 13 May 2024.
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Christian Myland to be the new CEO of thyssenkrupp Polysius
Christian Myland succeeds Pablo Hofelich, who has decided to take on a new professional challenge outside thyssenkrupp.
100 start-ups from every continent apply to work with essential global industry on achieving net zero
GCCA Innovandi Open Challenge connects the world’s leading cement and concrete manufacturers with tech start-ups.
Yokogawa and GridBeyond conclude investment and strategic partnership agreements
This concludes the agreement for the one-stop provision of electricity trading and manufacturing energy consulting.
New sustainability leader joins to head net-zero drive
Aggregate Industries has appointed a new Sustainability Director as part of the company’s ongoing mission to decarbonise the construction industry.
Cemex closes €750 million bank refinancing
The refinancing agreement extends the final maturity of existing €450 million Term Loan to 2029 and increases facility size by €300 million through a new Revolving Credit Facility maturing in 2028.
Holcim publishes agenda for 2024 annual general meeting
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 2.80 per registered share, up 12% following record 2023 performance.
EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, visits Australian carbon capture and utilisation startup MCi Carbon
The visit highlights the pivotal role of CCU technology for the decarbonisation of the European and global industry.