Europe & CIS

Having previously led the sector with 50% recycled content packaging, Tarmac is once again setting the benchmark by increasing recycled content to 80%.

The partnership encompasses multiple dimensions, with Siemens positioned as a preferred supplier for Cemvision's production facilities.

The Innovandi Open Challenge is GCCA’s industry accelerator which partners start-ups with member companies to develop and scale technologies to help the industry reach net zero.

Cemex has sold over one million zero waste cement bags in the Balearic Islands, Spain, marking an important milestone that reinforces its commitment to the circular economy.

Holcim has launched the sector’s first industrial-scale carbon capture test platform in Martres-Tolosane, France, to enable field testing and validation of advanced technologies alongside valued third-party partners.

ACCSION, one of Europe’s first and largest onshore carbon capture projects, represents a key milestone in Cementir’s transition to Net Zero.

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) confirmed Spirit has successfully entered the ‘Assess Phase’ of its carbon storage licence (CS010).

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector.

The new Chair succeeds longtime CarbonCure Technologies champion Bill Holden who is retiring from the Board after 12 years of service and leadership.

Coolbrook, a transformational technology company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry and industrial processes, has appointed renowned Finnish business leader Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.

Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announce the pricing of US$1.5 billion of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036. The Notes will be guaranteed by Cemex’s subsidiary, Cemex Corp.

The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of CCS across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.

Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software that runs energy-intensive industries, has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Plural.

Heidelberg Materials Trading, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials,, announces that Francesco Brambilla has been named as the company’s CEO effective 1 June 2026.

Construction Startup Competition 2026 is now open to the world’s most promising startups ready to transform the industry through more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and disruptive solutions.