The World Cement Association (WCA) urged the global cement industry to more effectively embrace decarbonization by increasing efforts to adopt new technologies faster during its World Cement Conference in Shanghai last month.
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) signed a long-term agreement with a leading U.S.-based energy provider to supply solar and wind power to its Odessa, Texas, cement plant. Covering 100% of the electricity consumed at the operation, the renewable energy will result in a 45,000-metric-ton reduction in CO2, annually.
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced additions to its executive team in the areas of government affairs, communications and finance.
Cemex Latam Holdings (CLH), a subsidiary of Cemex, denies corruption allegations, after Colombian news magazine Semana alleged documents show the company sought to expand its business by financing political campaigns and paying bribes, reported Reuters.
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