Holcim makes three acquisitions in circular construction in Europe, to achieve a combined annual processing capacity of 1.3 Mta of construction demolition materials (photo) to contribute to the Group’s target of recycling over 20 Mta by 2030. The acquisitions comprise…
Heidelberg Materials announced in a new masterplan the additional reduction of clinker capacity in Europe. While in a first wave from 2022 to 2025 the clinker capacity in Europe has been reduced by about 13% with plant closures in France…
Heidelberg Materials recently published the projected evoZero cement production volumes of fully approved projects in Europe (photo: Brochure with evoZero). The volumes are achieved by the cement production in Brevik, Norway and Padeswood in the UK. In 2025, 100 kt…
The EU Parliament has approved changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which aims to level the playing field between EU27 producers and importers in terms of CO2 costs (Photo: Cembureau Roadmap). Now, a decision has been made…
In February, EU carbon credits reached a level of less than 60 € / EU ETS allowance, due to a downturn from the auctions (Chart 28.02.24: Intercontinental Exchange). Important carbon credit buyers, such as Shell, Nestlé and EasyJet recently retreated…
In Europe, alternative fuel (AF) rates above 80% are already a reality at several cement plants of Holcim. More than 3 Mt of AF will be processed by Holcim in Europe in 2023. This shall be further increased in Europe.…
The cement industry in Europe is on a transformation path towards carbon neutrality. What kind of structural change will be necessary and how competitive will the cement industry be across the European countries and other world regions after these structural…