Lafarge

Lafarge Canada completes full transition to greener cement in St-Constant Plant

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星期四, 二月 15, 2024
Building Systems, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Green Technology, Energy, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Other Energy, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Lafarge, Construction, Lafarge (company), Built environment, Carbon, Organization, CO2, Eastern Canada, Renewable energy

The transition to OneCem production at our St-Constant plant indicates Lafarge Canada's nonstop commitment to driving positive change within our construction industry.

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  • The transition to OneCem production at our St-Constant plant indicates Lafarge Canada's nonstop commitment to driving positive change within our construction industry.
  • Our teams have been engaged in reducing our products’ environmental impact by embracing greener practices and materials," expressed David Redfern, president & CEO of Lafarge Canada (East).
  • By converting the St-Constant Plant's production to OneCem, Lafarge Canada projects a reduction of about 60,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2024.
  • The St-Constant plant has been at the forefront of driving sustainability and innovation in cement production in Quebec for many years.

Lafarge’s Impact on nidus3D’s Endeavor: Canada’s Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Technology, Construction & Property, Environmental Health, Building Systems, Architecture, Robotics, Green Technology, Environment, Sustainability, Homelessness, First Nations in Manitoba, Social, City, Housing, Funding of science, Domestic violence, Lafarge, Carbon, Lafarge (company), Indigenous peoples, Siksika Nation, Star, Renewable energy

Lafarge Canada today announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation.

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  • Lafarge Canada today announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation.
  • While nidus3D has successfully completed 3D-printed housing projects in Ontario, this marks the first venture of its kind in Alberta.
  • “This project is about helping address the critical housing needs of the nation and foster a resilient, inclusive future through sustainable construction practices.
  • “This multi-build development will not only provide much needed housing but show the immense potential of 3D construction printing to address Canada’s housing crisis.

Tingo Group Wins ‘Outstanding New Entry’ at The SERAS Africa CSR / Sustainability Awards

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星期一, 十二月 18, 2023
Samsung, Procter & Gamble, Biophysical environment, Fidelity Bank, United Nations Global Compact, TIO, CSR, Diageo, Tingo District, Sustainability, Lafarge, First Bank, Aliko Dangote, Vodafone, Access Bank, Cadbury, Zenith Bank, KBL, Use, ExxonMobil, Interim, TotalEnergies, Stakeholder engagement, Coca-Cola, DHL, Organization, Bamburi Cement, Shell, Security (finance)

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tingo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TIO) (“Tingo” or the “Company”), a profitable, multi-national fintech, agri-fintech, food processing and commodity trading company, won ‘Outstanding New Entry’ at the 17th annual SERAS Africa CSR & Sustainability Awards held on the evening of Friday, December 15, 2023, having been nominated as a finalist in five categories.

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  • Tingo also received nominations in four other award categories, including Best Company in Food Security, Poverty Reduction, Stakeholder Engagement, and Use of Storytelling/Communications.
  • The SERAS, standing for Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards, are regarded as the gold-standard and most prestigious accolades for corporate social responsibility and sustainability in Africa.
  • Dozy Mmobuosi, Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tingo Group, Inc. commented: “I am extremely proud to win our first SERAS Award and of Tingo’s recognition at Africa’s most prestigious CSR and Sustainability Awards.
  • We would like to thank SERAS for this prestigious award and nominations as we continue making significant progress towards achieving our mission.”
    For more information about the awards, visit www.theseras.com .

Tingo Group’s Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Recognized with SERAS Africa CSR / Sustainability Awards Nominations

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星期二, 十二月 5, 2023
Corporate social responsibility, Tingo District, Sustainability, First Bank, News, Cadbury, Fintech, Zenith Bank, Samsung, Procter & Gamble, Biophysical environment, Workforce, Lafarge, Aliko Dangote, ESG, Poverty, ExxonMobil, Stakeholder engagement, TIO, Diageo, Access Bank, DHL, Shell, Fidelity Bank, CSR, Farmer, Use, Face, Interim, TotalEnergies, Organization, Agriculture

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tingo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TIO) (“Tingo” or the “Company”), a profitable, multi-national fintech, agri-fintech, food processing and commodity trading company, today announced that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability efforts have been recognized through its nomination as a finalist in five categories at the 17th annual SERAS Africa CSR & Sustainability Awards.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tingo Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TIO) (“Tingo” or the “Company”), a profitable, multi-national fintech, agri-fintech, food processing and commodity trading company, today announced that its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability efforts have been recognized through its nomination as a finalist in five categories at the 17th annual SERAS Africa CSR & Sustainability Awards.
  • The SERAS, standing for Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards, are regarded as the gold-standard and first and foremost accolade for corporate social responsibility and sustainability in Africa.
  • Tingo has been nominated for five award categories, including Best Company in Food Security, Poverty Reduction, Outstanding New Entry, Stakeholder Engagement, and Use of Storytelling/Communications.
  • We thank SERAS for the nominations and look forward to receiving news of the final awards.”
    For more information about the awards, visit www.theseras.com .

Leclanché Provides a Business Update for 2023

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星期一, 十二月 25, 2023
CPKC, Water, Cobalt, History, Caledonian Maritime Assets, Toxicity, Lafarge, PFAS, Repowering, Cadell Training Centre, CMAL, Safety, Socofer, 6R, Transport, Development, Grimaldi Group, Industrial, Canadian Pacific Railway, Electric battery, Rail transport, Recycling, Brittany Ferries, Mediterranean Sea

YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 23rd December 2023 – Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) a global leader in energy storage solutions, announces a comprehensive overview of key accomplishments in the year 2023.

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  • YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 23rd December 2023 – Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) a global leader in energy storage solutions, announces a comprehensive overview of key accomplishments in the year 2023.
  • Leclanché has achieved groundbreaking advancements in the production of G/NMCA cells, delivering up to 20% more energy density while reducing cobalt content to just 5%.
  • In addition, at the SOLUTRANS 2023 Expo in Lyon, Leclanché presented the new Fortius-145, a high-energy battery system for trucks and commercial vehicles.
  • Pierre Blanc, CEO of Leclanché SA, Chief Technology & Industrial Officer of Leclanché e-Mobility SA, commented on the achievements: "2023 has been a transformative year for Leclanché as we continue to redefine the future of energy storage.

Leclanché SA Supply Battery System for Hybrid Retrofit of Lafarge River Tug

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星期二, 十月 17, 2023
2024 Summer Olympics, Olympic Games, CO2, Holcim Group, Battle of Pokoku and Irrawaddy River operations, Seine, Lafarge, Safety, Life, NOx, Electric battery, C02, Marsouin (1788 ship)

Lafarge’s Marsouin, a nearly 60-year-old conventionally powered pusher boat, is being upgraded into a hybrid diesel and electric vessel.

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  • Lafarge’s Marsouin, a nearly 60-year-old conventionally powered pusher boat, is being upgraded into a hybrid diesel and electric vessel.
  • Its battery storage system will be supplied by Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN), one of the leading energy storage solutions companies and a prominent manufacturer of battery systems for all-electric and hybrid marine vessels.
  • Lafarge, a subsidiary of the Holcim Group (SIX: HOLN), is a French industrial company specialising in cement, construction aggregates and concrete.
  • “Helping vessels owners like Lafarge to reduce their environmental impact is core to Leclanché’s DNA,” said Phil Broad, CEO, Leclanché E-Mobility.

Lafarge Canada Inc. and ATCO Announce 12.5-Year Solar Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

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星期四, 十月 5, 2023
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Investment, Multimedia, Atco, Toyota Canada Inc., Plant, Canadian Utilities, ESG, Wind, Carbon, ATCO, Solar energy, Lafarge (company), Lafarge, VPPA, Renewable energy, Exshaw

Lafarge Canada Inc., an industry leader in sustainable building solutions, and ATCO Ltd., through its investment in Canadian Utilities Limited, today announced that they have entered into a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).

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  • Lafarge Canada Inc., an industry leader in sustainable building solutions, and ATCO Ltd., through its investment in Canadian Utilities Limited, today announced that they have entered into a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
  • Under this agreement, Lafarge’s Exshaw cement plant will receive one hundred percent of the solar energy produced by the 38.5-megawatt Empress Solar project, meeting 34 per cent of the plant’s power requirements through 2036.
  • Notably, Lafarge's Exshaw cement plant has now committed to power purchase agreements for both wind and solar energy, setting an industry precedent.
  • The Empress Solar project is expected to generate enough renewable energy to offset approximately 43,000 tonnes of carbon per year.

Holcim US Expands Presence, Unites Legacy Brands in Boston

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星期二, 九月 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.

Verdagy Welcomes Eric Olsen and Vikas Gupta to its Board

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星期二, 八月 22, 2023
Hydrogen, HEC, EVP, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Electricity, Certified Public Accountant, Investment, Indian Institutes of Technology, Vikas, Shell plc, Product management, University, Organization, MS, Partner, UN, Growth, Shell, Nikon, Methanol, Carbon, Temasek, Product lifecycle, Oorja Fuel Cells, Master of Business Administration, Materials science, Rotterdam School, Technical, Operation, Human resources, University of Colorado Denver Business School, Agriculture, United States Department of Energy, First Solar, Lafarge, Wind, Business administration, Executive Committee, CPA, University of British Columbia, CGI, DS Smith, Management, Renewable energy, Fortera Stadium, Quantum dot solar cell, Finance, Holcim

Moss Landing, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdagy, a pioneer in advanced alkaline water electrolysis electrolyzer technologies for large-scale industrial applications, today announced new appointments to its Board of Directors. Aliaxis' CEO Eric Olsen and Shell Ventures' Partner Vikas Gupta are joining the Verdagy board during a period of rapid growth, as the company deploys its innovative technology in response to the Department of Energy's goal of $2/kg of levelized cost of hydrogen by 2026.

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  • Aliaxis' CEO Eric Olsen and Shell Ventures' Partner Vikas Gupta are joining the Verdagy board during a period of rapid growth, as the company deploys its innovative technology in response to the Department of Energy's goal of $2/kg of levelized cost of hydrogen by 2026.
  • "Both Eric and Vikas have deep knowledge in the global transition to clean energy, and their perspectives will be valuable as we commercialize and scale our technology."
  • We have the chance to make a significant impact in the world," said Eric Olsen, Aliaxis CEO.
  • I am honored to join Verdagy's board to accelerate their development, scale up their activities and decarbonize industries," said Vikas Gupta, Partner at Shell Ventures.

Lafarge Canada Pioneers All-Electric Trucks, Setting the Bar for Sustainable Operations in North America

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星期四, 七月 20, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, EV, Electric Vehicles, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, Chemicals, Plastics, Building material, Partnership, Construction, Senior, Face, Multimedia, VMC, Carbon, Lafarge, CO2, Climate, Weather, Transport, Lafarge (company), Vicinity Motor Corp., Renewable energy, Management

Lafarge Canada today announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions.

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  • Lafarge Canada today announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions.
  • Lafarge Canada is deploying two all-electric VMC trucks in its British Columbia aggregates and ready-mix operations, signifying a shift towards sustainable transportation solutions.
  • We look forward to working closely with the team at Lafarge to enable their electrification journey.”
    Lafarge Canada remains steadfast in its pursuit of sustainable practices in the construction industry.
  • The electrification of its truck fleet represents a significant step forward in the company’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions and accelerating green growth.