Oman Cement Company SAOG announces Chief Executive changes
Oman Cement Company SAOG announced that the board has approved the appointment of Mr. Zhu Yaping as the CEO of the company with immediate effect.
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Holcim selected to pilot the world’s first science-based targets for nature
Holcim was selected by SBTN among the first seventeen global companies and the only one in its industry, based on its advanced science-driven approach to nature.
Start-ups from around world line up to solve challenge of how to make low carbon concrete
The GCCA's Innovandi Open Challenge brings together start-ups and the industry’s leading manufacturers to work together on innovative ways to cut emissions and accelerate progress.
Cimprogetti & Idwala Industrial Holdings – a long-term partnership
After 10 years of production and technical cooperation, Idwala has decided to update its control & automation system with the new BOT Platform™
Holcim reports strong start to the year - guidance upgraded
Guidance 2023 upgraded, organic net sales growth of above 6% and organic Recurring EBIT growth of above 10%.
First industrial reference for a polysius booster mill to reduce clinker factor
Ciments d'Afrique (CIMAF) has entrusted thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG, BU Polysius, to install a polysius booster mill.
McKinsey & Co.: Circular economy of cement could be worth €110 billion by 2050
The Circular cement value chain: Sustainable and profitable report projects that adoption of circular technologies could also decarbonise 80% of all cement and concrete emissions by 2050.
Essential women in essential industry – a year in the spotlight
The GCCA, whose member companies operate across the world, is running a campaign to help encourage more women to join the industry in 2023.
Carbon Upcycling & A3&Co partner to accelerate cement decarbonisation and circularity
The partnership sets the foundation for Carbon Upcycling and A3&Co. to pave the future of low-carbon concrete and the development of a circular economy.
CEMEX and VeryNile expand circular economy partnership in cleaning the Nile to include Assiut
The CEMEX and VeryNile initiative are proud to announce the expansion of the scope of their partnership to reach the CEMEX Egypt hometown, Assiut.
World Bank's IFC to invest US$256 million in Sococim Industries
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investement arm of the World Bank, has announced a €242 million investment in the Senegalese cement producer Sococim Industries.
Leilac and Heirloom partner to bring lime-based Direct Air Capture technology to market
The partnership brings together two leading climate technologies to provide a highly efficient and easily scalable approach to atmospheric carbon dioxide removal by DAC.
GCCA announces Concrete In Life photo competition winner
Winners announced in prestigious photo competition which highlights beauty and essential role of concrete throughout world.
CEMEX introduces sustainable products and solutions in the United Arab Emirates
As the first company to introduce lower carbon Cement & Concrete in UAE and in line with the company’s Climate action strategy, more than 50% of CEMEX UAE concrete mixes are sold as Vertua – Lower Carbon.
Holcim’s 14Trees delivers largest 3D-printed affordable housing project
The 3D printing of the 10 housing units in Kenya’s Mvule Gardens project was made possible with Holcim’s proprietary 3D printing ink, produced in Kenya for the first time.