Concrete news
Chatham House argues more is needed from the cement industry to reach Paris Agreement level emissions
The Making Concrete Change: Innovation in Low-carbon Cement and Concrete report argues that although the sector has made some progress reducing its emissions, any progress made has been more than matched by increasing demand.
GCCA names CRH’s Manifold as first president
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has named Albert Manifold as its first President, supported by CEMEX’s Fernando A. González and CNBM’s Jianglin Cai.
Graphene incorporated into traditional cement production
Graphene, which is stronger and more water resistant than existing concretes, has been produced using new nanotechnology.
Modest growth forecasted for cement manufacturers in 2018 and 2019
Portland Cement Association envisions infrastructure stimulation over the next two years.
Cement companies must increase effort to meet Paris climate goals
CDP states that cement companies urgently need to more than double their emissions reductions or risk missing climate goals.
Cement technology roadmap set to achieve 24% CO2 reductions
A reduction of direct carbon dioxide emissions by 24% could be achieved by 2050 due to a combination of technology and policy solutions.
CEMEX receives Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification
CEMEX is the first to receive Concrete Sustainability Council’s Certification in the US.
Forecast rise in US concrete construction
Tax reform and federal infrastructure programmes are set to increase the demand for concrete.
30 companies join forces to implement the circular economy
30 leading companies with a combined revenue of US$1.3 trillion join forces to implement the circular economy.
PCA welcomes Trump’s call for US$1.5 trillion investment
The Portland Cement Association has welcomed President Trump’s call for US$1.5 trillion investment in infrastructure.