Holcim announced its strategy to become “nature-positive” by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities. Holcim’s positive impact on biodiversity is based on transformative rehabilitation plans and measured by a science-based methodology developed in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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Granite Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report
On Sept. 1, Granite published its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s advancement on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. With the theme “Respect, Responsibility, Resilience,” the report reflects the company’s perspective on a year that highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability into business strategy to enhance agility and resilience in the face of complex challenges.
Read MoreCalPortland Partners With Wildlife Habitat Council
CalPortland Co. joined the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) as a corporate member, formalizing the company’s commitment to integrating biodiversity and conservation action into its sustainability efforts.
Read MoreKomatsu to Highlight Scalable, Sustainable Mining Solutions
To help support its customers’ sustainability targets while prioritizing safety and productivity, Komatsu will focus on “creating value together” in its 48,000-sq.-ft. booth at MINExpo 2021, where the company plans to unveil its latest solutions for surface and underground mining operations.
Read MoreLiebherr to Premier Mining Technology Product Portfolio
Liebherr Mining is gearing up to showcase its new mining solutions portfolio at MINExpo 2021, with a world premiere of its brand-new Mining Technology Product portfolio and announcements related to its zero-emissions program.
Read MorePowerscreen Reveals Concept Battery-Powered Screener
Powerscreen has a brand-new concept for the future of crushing and screening: the Eco-Warrior battery powered screener. Working closely with automotive technology and using top-of-the-range, hyper-efficient drives and intelligent control systems, the Eco-Warrior battery powered screener has been designed to deliver on the powerful screening action of Powerscreen machines, while being a self-charging, or plug-in, model that features a simple,…
Read MoreGranite Joins UN Global Corporate Sustainability Initiative
Granite has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, underscoring its focus on sustainability and environmental, social and governance issues. With this commitment, Granite demonstrates its long-term support of the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact principles.
Read MoreVolvo Heads Off-Road With Electromobility
Electric car sales are increasing every year, more and more cities are using electric buses, and the first generation of electric trucks is hitting the highways – when it comes to electromobility, a lot of the early progress has been seen on the roads.
Read MoreLehigh Hanson Encourages Participation in Quarry Life Award
May 27, 2021 – Lehigh Hanson Inc., a North American subsidiary of HeidelbergCement, is encouraging students, researchers and interested others to participate in the fifth edition of the Quarry Life Award, HeidelbergCement’s international research and education competition. The Quarry Life Award program focuses on mining sites and seeks to raise awareness about the biological value of mineral extraction sites worldwide.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Opens Quarries for Unique Biodiversity Competition
HeidelbergCement launched the fifth edition of its Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition involving more than 20 countries worldwide. Researchers, students, local communities, NGOs and nature lovers from around the world can pitch their ideas for sustainable quarry management, with prizes totaling more than $30,000 for the most innovative projects.
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