Holcim

Berde Renewables signs a 20-year power purchase agreement with Holcim Philippines to deliver solar power

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Other Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Holcim Group, Holcim, Carbon, Nominal power (photovoltaic), Multimedia, Plant, Partnership, Silent Scope 2, Renewable energy

Berde Renewables, a distributed energy platform of I Squared Capital, announced today that it has signed a power purchase agreement with Holcim Philippines, a member of the Holcim Group, for solar rooftop projects on two of its plants.

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  • Berde Renewables, a distributed energy platform of I Squared Capital, announced today that it has signed a power purchase agreement with Holcim Philippines, a member of the Holcim Group, for solar rooftop projects on two of its plants.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026462978/en/
    Holcim Philippines President and CEO, Horia Adrian, and Berde Renewables CEO, Patrick Zhu, at the signing ceremony.
  • Patrick Zhu, CEO of Berde Renewables, said: “Berde Renewables is proud to partner with Holcim to deliver clean energy to their plants and support their decarbonization goals.
  • We thank Berde Renewables for this partnership and look forward to reaching new heights in decarbonizing building with their support.”

Holcim US Flagship Cement Plant to Accelerate Decarbonization and Support Growing Markets

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
STE, Heart, Construction, Carbon, Environment, Mississippi River, Growth, CO2, DOE, Use of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) in the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, Capital, Cement, Renewable energy, Holcim

Genevieve Cement Plant— the largest cement-producing facility in North America and one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient facilities in the world.

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  • Genevieve Cement Plant— the largest cement-producing facility in North America and one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient facilities in the world.
  • The expansion will increase production capacity by more than 600,000 metric tons of cement while reducing net CO2 emissions, increasing circularity and accelerating decarbonization across the built environment.
  • Genevieve plant is the flagship of the Holcim US cement system.
  • Genevieve Cement Plant begins construction in 2024 and will be completed in late 2025.

Energy industry unites and demonstrates commitment to decarbonising at record breaking ADIPEC 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Knowledge, Climate change, Economic development, ADNOC, COP28, Decarbonisation measures in proposed UK electricity market reform, Carbon, Climate change mitigation, OXY, ABU, Methane, CCUS, Aviation, DAC, Holcim, SLB, Renewable energy

Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.

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  • Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADIPEC 2023 closed today, with the global energy industry delivering a clear message that it is united in its commitment to decarbonise and to fast-track the energy transition, while continuing to meet global energy needs.
  • Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair of ADIPEC 2023 and CEO of ADNOC Offshore said: "2023 has been a transformational year for ADIPEC.
  • The 2023 edition of ADIPEC reinforced the event's status as the premier platform for the energy industry to come together and do business.

Energy industry unites and demonstrates commitment to decarbonising at record breaking ADIPEC 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Knowledge, Climate change, Economic development, ADNOC, COP28, Decarbonisation measures in proposed UK electricity market reform, Carbon, Climate change mitigation, OXY, ABU, Methane, CCUS, Aviation, DAC, Holcim, SLB, Renewable energy

Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.

Key Points: 
  • Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADIPEC 2023 closed today, with the global energy industry delivering a clear message that it is united in its commitment to decarbonise and to fast-track the energy transition, while continuing to meet global energy needs.
  • Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair of ADIPEC 2023 and CEO of ADNOC Offshore said: "2023 has been a transformational year for ADIPEC.
  • The 2023 edition of ADIPEC reinforced the event's status as the premier platform for the energy industry to come together and do business.

Holcim US Aggregates Operations Recognized for Community and Environmental Excellence

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, ESG, Human, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Mass, Social, Holcim, Gold, Mining, Environment

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading voice and advocate of the aggregates sector, recently celebrated Holcim US aggregates operations in Massachusetts, Illinois, West Virginia, Minnesota and Oklahoma for their exemplary environmental and community programs.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading voice and advocate of the aggregates sector, recently celebrated Holcim US aggregates operations in Massachusetts, Illinois, West Virginia, Minnesota and Oklahoma for their exemplary environmental and community programs.
  • NSSGA cited the winning locations' environmental management programs, land conservation efforts, commitment to technical environmental and regulatory requirements and community involvement as critical factors in determining awardees.
  • Currently, Holcim has five facilities recognized for that time period: two community relations winners (Presque Isle Quarry (Mich.) and Peabody Quarry (Mass.))
  • and three environmental excellence winners (Battle Creek Sand & Gravel Pit (Mich.), Fox River Quarry (Ill.), and Lockport Quarry (N.Y.)).

Holcim elevates its roofing ambition with superior profitable growth

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Ageing, TPO, EPDM, EBIT, Recycling, Shingles, USD, Government, Plant, Inflation, Acquisition, Investment, Elevate, Growth, Weather, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Retail, Renewable energy, Oil shale, Holcim, Dimitrios Indares

Becoming a global leader in advanced roofing systems is a key driver in Holcim’s transformation to accelerate green growth.

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  • Becoming a global leader in advanced roofing systems is a key driver in Holcim’s transformation to accelerate green growth.
  • Jamie Gentoso, Global Head Solutions & Products: “In just over two years, Holcim has become a global leader in advanced roofing systems delivering fast-paced profitable growth.
  • Delivering superior value, 80% of Holcim sales are in systems selling, manufacturing and supplying the complete roofing system, from insulation to installation and warranties.
  • Building on its North American growth engine, Holcim is expanding its advanced roofing systems in
    In Europe, Holcim is a leader in the fast growing single-ply market and the only company offering the full range of technologies.

Holcim US Advances Sustainable Construction in North Texas with Launch of ECOPact™ Low-Carbon Concrete

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Built environment, Climate, Carbon, Growth, City, SVP, Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Population growth, Renewable energy, Holcim

An industrywide commitment to lowering the carbon footprint of the built environment is driving the construction sector to act quickly to decarbonize by midcentury.

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  • An industrywide commitment to lowering the carbon footprint of the built environment is driving the construction sector to act quickly to decarbonize by midcentury.
  • "Dallas-Fort Worth has consistently ranked as one of the nation's fastest-growing areas over the last decade," said Rick Pucci, SVP and General Manager, South Region.
  • "As construction growth continues in North Texas, ECOPact low-carbon concrete will help meet the increasing demand for sustainable building solutions that achieve the highest level of standards within our industry."
  • In support of these goals, Holcim US is committed to transitioning customers in North Texas to ECOPact low-carbon concrete products as quickly as possible.

Circular Cities Barometer showcases how cities are accelerating the shift to circular living

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Construction, Urbanization, Database, Demolition waste, Partnership, LEED, City, BREEAM, Recycling, World Bank, Movement, Circular, Investment, Bloomberg L.P., Lumber, Holcim, Barometer, Global North and Global South

The Circular Cities Barometer also welcomes five new cities, including Vienna, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Washington, D.C. and Madrid, to bring the total to thirty.

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  • The Circular Cities Barometer also welcomes five new cities, including Vienna, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Washington, D.C. and Madrid, to bring the total to thirty.
  • Urban planning and investments providing an enabling regulatory environment are key levers cutting across all the most advanced circular cities.
  • As part of the newly launched Circular Cities Hub, a partnership between Holcim and Bloomberg Media, the Circular Cities Barometer measures how fast thirty global cities are transitioning from a linear, to a circular economy.
  • This year’s Barometer features a new indicator in the Circular Buildings category (Construction and Demolition Waste) and the Circular Leadership Category (Circular Procurement).

Holcim US Reduces Power Grid Demand and Fossil Fuel Reliance with Solar Arrays at Washington, D.C., Concrete Plant

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Electricity, Research, Carbon, Wind, Solar energy, MEI, Renewable energy, Holcim, Lists of United States Congress

"This summer showed why everyone, including a concrete supplier in the middle of a large city, is responsible for reducing energy consumption," said Cedric Barthelemy, senior vice president and general manager of Holcim US' Mid-Atlantic Region.

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  • "This summer showed why everyone, including a concrete supplier in the middle of a large city, is responsible for reducing energy consumption," said Cedric Barthelemy, senior vice president and general manager of Holcim US' Mid-Atlantic Region.
  • "With our focus on Holcim US' renewable energy goals, we're leading the way in becoming the first concrete company in D.C. to generate and use solar energy on site."
  • Centennial Generating Company developed the project, which was built by Halo, a solar engineering contractor.
  • It will be owned and operated by Madison Energy Investments (MEI).

Holcim US Expands Presence, Unites Legacy Brands in Boston

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Aggregate Industries, Construction, Carbon, Lafarge, Points of the compass, Holcim

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue its mission to build a greener future, Holcim US, the leader in sustainable building solutions, today announced plans to unite its legacy brands in and around Boston.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue its mission to build a greener future, Holcim US, the leader in sustainable building solutions, today announced plans to unite its legacy brands in and around Boston.
  • Building materials provider Aggregate Industries will now be part of a larger Holcim US presence.
  • Regional Holcim operations include concrete, aggregates, asphalt & paving and aggregate recycling across the greater Boston areas of Saugus, Swampscott, Watertown, Everett, Wrentham and Waltham.
  • The Boston transition follows the Holcim US rebrand that launched in March of 2022, followed by subsequent regional transitions in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Washington, D.C., and Michigan.