European cement news

The World Cement Association has welcomed commitments from the UK, India, Germany, Canada and UAE to support new markets for low-carbon cement and concrete, at COP26.

The company has been recognised, for the ninth consecutive year, as a global benchmark in sustainability in the construction materials sector, according to the Dow Jones Global Index (DJSI).

In Glasgow, a new public artwork about a greener future has been produced with Holcim’s sustainable concrete, reducing the carbon footprint by more than 70%.

The company has won awards for outstanding achievements in building safe working environments for its employees, customers, and the communities which it serves at the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and British Precast Health and Safety Awards.

Thomas Schulz, FLSmidth’s Group CEO, has made the decision to take a role outside of the company, and will therefore step down as FLSmidth’s CEO by end of 2021. Mikko Keto has been appointed incoming CEO by FLSmidth’s Board of Directors, effective 01 January 2022.

The report draws data and insights from the 90 largest cement markets in the world representing over 95% of global cement consumption.

The company has announced that it has signed an agreement with HeidelbergCement to acquire all its business in the South of Spain, which includes a modern integrated cement plant, three aggregates quarries and eleven ready-mix plants in Andalusia region.

The company has announced the completion of this year’s annual programme to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research around the world.

The company is set to provide its new ultra-low carbon cement to two major Paris projects – the Athletes’ Village for summer 2024 and the Grand Paris Express.

The company has announced its commitment to reaching at least 40% of sustainable financing by 2024, putting climate action, water preservation and safety at the heart of its strategy.