Graymont published its 2020 Sustainability Report, designed to provide an overview of the company’s commitment to achieving industry leadership in all aspects of sustainability – health, safety and environment, economic and social. “It is what underpins Graymont’s mission to improve our world by responsibly meeting society’s needs for quality lime and limestone products,” it stated in the report.
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ABB, Hitachi Construction Machinery to Target Net-Zero Emissions
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining.
Read MoreMetso Outotec Introduces Planet Positive
Sustainability is one of Metso Outotec’s strategic priorities. The company is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Read MoreGraniterock Quarry Takes Lead on Greener Community, Infrastructure
Graniterock is turning to the sun to help power its 121-year old A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas, becoming one of the first California mines to make a major investment in renewable energy.
Read MoreABB Urges Greater Adoption of High-Efficiency Motors
In a new whitepaper, ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB calls on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change.
Read MoreOSSGA Presents Award of Excellence to Walker Aggregates
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) presented its 2020 Award of Excellence to Walker Aggregates Inc., Ridgemount Quarries, Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada.
Read MoreMetso Outotec 8th on Global 100 List of Sustainable Companies
Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and places as a top-ranking company among its peers. The results were announced virtually.
Read MorePCA Welcomes Recommitment to Paris Agreement
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, applauded the Biden administration’s plan to re-engage with international trading partners in the Paris Agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreTexan by Nature Again Recognizes CEMEX Sustainability Efforts
Texan by Nature announced that for the second straight year CEMEX has been named to the prestigious Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an initiative led by the Texas-led conservation non-profit to recognize the best work in conservation from companies with operations in Texas.
Read MoreLSU Researchers Advance Work in Bendable Concrete
In 2019, researchers from Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management advanced their research into Engineered Cementitious Composites, or “bendable concrete,” by adding a new ingredient to the recipe and replacing the fine river sand used with sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA).
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