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CEMEX says it is making progress towards meeting its goal of 40% of electricity consumption coming from renewable sources by 2030. The Mexican building materials giant says it will achieve this target by developing large-scale wind and solar energy projects, on-site renewable and waste heat recovery projects, and mid-to-long clean power supply contracts.

CEMEX has appointed Rudiger Kuhn as the 'Representative of the Economy' on the newly formed Sustainability Advisory Board for the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany.

Lehigh Hanson subsidiary Cadman is to supply 85,000 cubic yards of ready mixed concrete for two projects in downtown Portland – Block  216 and Eleven West.

Terex Finlay has appointed Patrick (PJ) O'Donnell to the new role of Terex Finlay business development manager.

Metso Outotec's new Services Certification Program is an integrated competence development scheme for its service employees working on site.

CEMEX UK is highlighting its cutting-edge work in switching to renewable energy sources ahead of this Sunday's (14/2/21) International Energy Day.

Flexco, a manufacturer of products for conveyor belts, is to be the exclusive source for MLT (Minet Lacing Technology) products in the US, Canada and Mexico. 

The UK's claimed first cement-free ultra-low carbon concrete block is now available to customers. Greenbloc is said to promise up to 73% CO₂ savings compared to traditional concrete blocks.

The SUMEX (SUstainable Management in EXtractive industries) project to establish a sustainability framework for mineral production in the EU has launched a new website to support its activities.

European cement association CEMBUREAU has reacted to the adoption of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee report on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Building materials giant CEMEX has announced strong results in the fourth quarter of 2020 with EBITDA growing at double-digit year-on-year rates in most regions.