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Why Britain needs to become the world’s low-carbon benchmark
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Why Britain needs to become the world’s low-carbon benchmark

2 days ago2 days ago9 mins

Op-ed by Dr. Liz Gilligan, CEO of Material Evolution. Two hundred years ago, a bricklayer from Leeds named Joseph Aspdin…

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A global coalition of countries adopting carbon pricing across four major industrial sectors – iron, steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers – could reduce emissions by around 1.5% while also generating close to $200 billion in annual public revenue, a study has suggested.
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A ‘climate coalition’ in key industrial sectors could reap environmental and financial benefits

1 month ago4 weeks ago3 mins

A global coalition of countries adopting carbon pricing across four major industrial sectors – iron, steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers – could…

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The cement industry is well-placed to address the challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste, leading industry organisations have said in a statement.
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Cement industry can play a larger role in sustainable waste management

9 months ago9 months ago4 mins

The cement industry is well-placed to address the challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste, leading industry organisations have said in…

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has called for the urgent implementation of policies that promote the use of non-recyclable municipal and industrial waste as sustainable alternative fuels for cement kilns, as well as greater recycling of construction and demolition waste.
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Global cement industry calls for urgent action to accelerate net zero mission

11 months ago10 months ago4 mins

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has called for the urgent implementation of policies that promote the use of…

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled a new initiative and membership category to support the sector's net zero objectives.
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Global Cement and Concrete Association launches new initiative to accelerate industry’s net zero mission

1 year ago10 months ago4 mins

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled a new initiative and membership category to support the sector’s net…

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GCCA unveils low carbon ratings system for cement and concrete

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has unveiled the world’s first Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for the cement…

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has partnered with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to launch a decarbonisation roadmap for India's cement industry, which aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions for the sector by 2070.
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GCCA unveils decarbonisation plan for Indian cement industry

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India has partnered with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to launch a…

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A new set of international definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete, which will help to expedite the decarbonisation of the construction sector, have been unveiled by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).
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New definitions on low-carbon construction materials unveiled at COP29

2 years ago10 months ago4 mins

A new set of international definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete, which will help to expedite the decarbonisation of the…

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