Europe & CIS

The European Cement Association, welcomed the trilogue agreements struck by EU negotiators on the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Thyssenkrupp has reported that its headquarters and material services division have been targeted by a cyberattack, yet no data appears to have been comprimised.

A number of startups have shown off new decarbonisation technologies at Holcim's Accelerator Demo Days.

Menzel Elektromotoren celebrated the topping out of its new headquarters on the outskirts of Berlin, Germany, on 16 December 2022.

Synhelion has raised CHF22 million in another successful financing round.

The project will have the ability to capture and store 800 000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Holcim has signed an agreement to sell its business in Russia to the local management team.

CDP recognises Holcim’s sustainability leadership with a double 'A' ranking for climate and water management.

The Mick George Group specialises in bulk excavation and earthmoving services, demolition, environmentally sensitive waste removal and waste management services, as well as aggregates and concrete supply.

MIRECO is the joint brand of RHI Magnesita and the Horn & Co. Group.

SigmaRoc plc is pleased to announce that it will install its first carbon capture facility in 1Q23.

Ecocem, a leader in low carbon cement technologies, has announced a major step forward in enabling the global cement industry to decarbonise on a trajectory compliant with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

The leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, reports on its performance for the 10 months to 31 October 2022.

There has never been a more exciting time for carbon capture, yet EU policies need to provide a predicable regulatory framework and allow for a strong business case, writes Koen Coppenholle, CEO of CEMBUREAU.

Ecocem has announced the appointment of Christian Clergue, a sustainable concrete and cement expert, as European Standards Manager.