Portland Cement Association

Four PCA Member Companies Awarded More Than $1 Billion from U.S. DOE

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Washington, D.C., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the U.S. Department of Energy announced potentially more than $1.2 billion in funding for four Portland Cement Association (PCA) member companies to launch revolutionary decarbonization projects.

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  • Washington, D.C., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the U.S. Department of Energy announced potentially more than $1.2 billion in funding for four Portland Cement Association (PCA) member companies to launch revolutionary decarbonization projects.
  • In all, the Administration awarded $6 billion to hard-to-abate industries, with the hope of transforming America’s industrial sector to strengthen domestic manufacturing and significantly cut GHG emissions.
  • “This funding is a welcome acknowledgement from the government that America’s cement manufacturers are taking ambitious and significant steps toward reaching carbon neutrality,” said Mike Ireland, PCA President and CEO.
  • “PCA is committed to continuing to work with policymakers to ensure the regulatory environment facilitates rather than impedes these and future investments.”

The Cement Association of Canada releases official statement in response to the Federal Fall Economic Statement

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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It is essential that Canada keeps pace with other jurisdictions such as the United States and the EU (European Union) in attracting investment in industrial decarbonization.

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  • It is essential that Canada keeps pace with other jurisdictions such as the United States and the EU (European Union) in attracting investment in industrial decarbonization.
  • Attracting investment means that Canada's economy remains competitive and retains good jobs, while staying ahead of the global imperative to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Adam Auer, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada, commented, "We commend the government's recognition of the importance of carbon capture utilization and storage in achieving our climate objectives.
  • The CAC is also encouraged by the investments in housing announced in the Fall Economic Statement.

ClimeCo Leads Development of First-Ever Low-Carbon Cement Protocol 

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BOYERTOWN, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimeCo, a leading global sustainability company, recently leveraged its industrial and methodology expertise to lead the development of Climate Action Reserve's (CAR) new U.S. Low-Carbon Cement Protocol. The protocol establishes a first-of-its-kind pathway to generate voluntary carbon credits from the production of novel and underutilized alternative cementitious materials (ACMs) and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Funds generated by these credits will be used to incentivize the production and scaled use of innovative, less carbon-intensive materials to meet growing demand, reduce emissions and help enable exponential positive change. For more than 18 months, ClimeCo worked closely with numerous stakeholders, including Eco Material Technologies and the Portland Cement Association, to create, seek comment and refine this important effort.

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  • For more than 18 months, ClimeCo worked closely with numerous stakeholders, including Eco Material Technologies and the Portland Cement Association, to create, seek comment and refine this important effort.
  • The new protocol was created to address a pressing emissions crisis in the cement industry.
  • The new protocol was created to address a pressing emissions crisis in the cement industry.
  • "While demand for cement has never been higher, it remains an exceptionally difficult-to-abate industry," said ClimeCo President and CEO Bill Flederbach.

Summit Materials' Continental Cement Signs Memorandum of Understanding with PCC Hydrogen to Explore Collaborative Opportunities to Lower Carbon Emissions

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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("Continental Cement," "CCC"), entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with PCC Hydrogen, Inc. ("PCCH2"), a producer of negative carbon intensity hydrogen.

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  • ("Continental Cement," "CCC"), entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with PCC Hydrogen, Inc. ("PCCH2"), a producer of negative carbon intensity hydrogen.
  • The MoU establishes a formal strategic alliance between Summit and PCCH2 to develop a fuel replacement strategy to lower carbon emissions from its cement manufacturing process.
  • It is the first MoU of its kind signed by Continental Cement and represents another positive step toward its efforts related to decarbonizing cement production.
  • "Continental Cement has a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, seeking out opportunities to develop innovative practices and differentiated solutions to build a better tomorrow," said David Loomes, President at Continental Cement.

Titan America Snags Five Key Awards at ConcreteWorks

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Titan America scores numerous awards for excellence in safety, energy efficiency, innovation, and quality.

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  • Titan America scores numerous awards for excellence in safety, energy efficiency, innovation, and quality.
  • Rounding out the recognitions are two NRMCA Producer Excellence in Quality Awards bestowed upon S&W Ready Mix Concrete and Titan Florida Concrete.
  • "We are gratified by the receipt of these awards from our peers in PCA and NRMCA," said Bill Zarkalis, President & Chief Executive Officer of Titan America.
  • "Safety, energy efficiency and forging innovative breakthrough solutions for our customers are manifestations of our commitment to excellence at Titan America and we pledge continuous advancement in these vital areas."

U.S. Experts to Present Carbon Neutrality Progress at Virtual Concrete Sustainability Summit

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the U.S. cement industry, is pleased to announce its inaugural virtual Concrete Sustainability Summit August 22-24, 2023.

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  • Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the U.S. cement industry, is pleased to announce its inaugural virtual Concrete Sustainability Summit August 22-24, 2023.
  • Presentations, panels, and case studies will focus on carbon reductions at the cement plant, lower-carbon cements, sustainable construction, policy initiatives, and more.
  • PCA’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality is an essential initiative that innovates carbon-reduction practices throughout the value chain of cement manufacturing, concrete production, and construction practices.
  • “The cement-concrete-construction industry has made great progress since the introduction of the PCA Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality,” said Mike Ireland, PCA President and Chief Executive Officer.

Baker Construction Enterprises Announces New CEO and President

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Baker Construction Enterprises (BCE), the largest commercial concrete construction contractor in the U.S., has named Karl H. Watson, Jr., as CEO and Dan T. Baker as president, effective June 12.

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  • Baker Construction Enterprises (BCE), the largest commercial concrete construction contractor in the U.S., has named Karl H. Watson, Jr., as CEO and Dan T. Baker as president, effective June 12.
  • Dan L. Baker, the immediate past chairman, has moved to the role of founder and board member.
  • “For more than 55 years, Baker has been the country’s strongest performing concrete construction subcontractor,” said Dan L. Baker.
  • Prior to being named president and CEO in 2010, he served as a board member for a decade.

Permitting reform, alternative fuels and carbon capture top the agenda for cement industry Congressional fly-in

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Member companies of the Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of U.S. cement manufacturers, will meet with Congressional offices and federal agencies in Washington today to detail vital policy steps for the cement industry to continue cutting long-term CO2 emissions.

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  • Increase the use of alternative fuels in cement plants by removing regulatory barriers.
  • These goals cannot be reached without carbon neutral cement, but the industry cannot reach carbon neutrality without help from Congress.
  • The industry needs the right policies, from permitting reform to carbon capture funding, that will allow it to become more sustainable.
  • The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America's cement manufacturers.

Canada's Cement and Concrete Industry Launches Action Plan to Net-Zero

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) – together with its members and partners in the concrete sector – today released Concrete Zero , an Action Plan to ensure Canada's cement and concrete industry achieves its carbon emissions reduction goals by making cement net-zero by 2050.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) – together with its members and partners in the concrete sector – today released Concrete Zero , an Action Plan to ensure Canada's cement and concrete industry achieves its carbon emissions reduction goals by making cement net-zero by 2050.
  • The cement and concrete industry is also the first to join Canada's Net Zero Challenge – putting it at the leading edge of transparently disclosing and verifying carbon emission reductions.
  • "Our Net-Zero Action Plan is ambitious and cannot be achieved by industry action alone.
  • Canada's cement and concrete industry are committed to doing our part to help Canada build a better, cleaner future.

Roanoke Cement Shines as Silver Medal Winner in 2023 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment.

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  • The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment.
  • "We are pleased to recognize Roanoke Cement as our silver medal winner and top industrial sustainability program applicant for the 2023 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards," said Meghann Quinn, Manager, Office of Pollution Prevention, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
  • The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards – Sustainability Category, recognizes applicants that meet the needs of the present while minimizing future impacts.
  • RCC has completely transitioned from ordinary portland cement to Type IL portland-limestone cement, which has approximately 15% lower carbon impact.