The Americas

Imran Akram, IA Cement, considers the state of the global cement market and outlines the prospects for what may be a difficult year ahead.

CEMEX has announced the launch of a new range of bio-sourced admixtures designed for a reduced carbon footprint.

Holcim US has announced partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Baker Concrete Construction to provide low-carbon ECOPact concrete for the construction of several Amazon data centres in Northern Virginia

Bruks Siwertell has secured a new Siwertell ship unloader contract from cement and ready-mix producer, ARGOS USA.

Lafarge Canada has announced the full transformation of the Brookfield cement plant’s production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.'s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB-'.

Lafarge Canada announced today a 5-year in-kind donation commitment, with a market value of US$100 000, with the Nicomekl Enhancement Society (NES) in Langley, British Columbia.

CEMEX, through their corporate venture capital unit, have announced their investment in the clean energy startup Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions.

Kontrol Technologies subsidiary CEM Specialties has received an order for a new emissions analyser from a global cement company.

CEMEX has announced the launch of its first Circularity Center worldwide in Tunjuelo, Colombia.

The validation accounts for CEMEX’s short-term 2030 targets, previously validated by the SBTi for alignment with their 1.5°C scenario, and long-term targets along its entire value chain.

CEMEX Dominicana and Nestlé Dominicana have signed a sustainability agreement where both companies reaffirm their commitment to lead their respective industries in climate action.

The new target, approved by the SBTi, represents a reduction of 24.8% compared to the base year 2018 and is in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change.

One million cubic metres has been used in Colombia since the product's launch two years ago, avoiding the emission of approximately 178 000 t of CO2.

CEMEX is continuing its efforts to lead the transition to a net zero construction industry by implementing several new CCUS projects throughout its global cement operations.