The MoU is part of UltraTech’s endeavour to decarbonise its operations and aims to significantly scale-up the use of biomass in place of fossil fuel like coal in UltraTech’s manufacturing operations.
The company has signed the 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C' pledge joining the Race to Zero campaign of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
New greenfield contract from Indian Cement producer Shree Cement sees FLSmidth deliver a series of sustainable equipment, including the world’s largest Cross-Bar® Cooler, the FLSmidth OKTM Cement mill and JETFLEX® Burner.
Forty of the world’s leading cement and concrete manufacturers have joined forces to accelerate the shift to greener concrete by pledging to cut CO2 emissions by a further 25% by 2030, marking a decisive step in the race to ‘Net Zero’ concrete by 2050.
The company has already set a target to scale up its green energy mix to 34% of its total power requirement by 2024, from the current levels of 13%.
Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India Holcim Group and MD & CEO, Ambuja Cements Ltd, shares his perspective on the creation of a more green and sustainable construction sector in India.
The CFL enables experts and budding professionals to ‘test, learn and experience’ various aspects of cement and concrete.
The companies are committed to making a concrete difference in the areas of carbon footprint reduction, circular economy, protection of natural resources and welfare of communities.
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two aim to facilitate and accelerate sustainable development of the cement and concrete sectors, including their value chain partners across India.
The company has signed the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge and joined the Race to Zero campaign of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Geocycle India, the in-house waste management arm of Ambuja Cements Limited and ACC Limited, has co-processed about 2 million t of waste and achieved a TSR of 6% in 2021.
This was achieved through its work in empowering women to take up leadership positions in their own communities, promote self-help groups and support in the formation of Women Federations.
The company has announced that it will offer winners free cement to help them build their dream homes.
Ropar Cement Grinding Unit to be expanded by 1.5 MTPA to 4.5 MTPA; To be completed by June 2023. Ambuja plans to increase its total cement capacity to 50 MTPA in the mid-term.
Mr. K C Jhanwar, MD, UltraTech Cement Ltd appointed as Chairman & Mr. Neeraj Akhoury, MD & CEO, Ambuja Cements Ltd appointed as Vice-Chairman of NCCBM