HOLCIM US BUILDS ON SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES

Holcim US, a leader in sustainable building solutions, today announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Baker Concrete Construction to provide innovative, low-carbon ECOPact® concrete for the construction of several Amazon Data Centers in Northern Virginia. The companies’ goals on sustainability enabled a collaborative approach to the initiative.  Concrete contributes a significant share […] The post <strong>HOLCIM US BUILDS ON SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Holcim US Becomes Founding Member of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, Takes Net Zero Mission to Sea

Accelerating the transition of marine transportation in North America toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions  Chicago, Ill.,  – Holcim US announced its designation as a founding member of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition as it advances its mission to build a net zero future. As a founding member of the Coalition, Holcim unites with other industry stakeholders […] The post Holcim US Becomes Founding Member of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, Takes Net Zero Mission to Sea appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Holcim US Accelerates Net Zero Commitments Through Sustainable Vehicles

Chicago, Ill., – Holcim US announced it is working with Hyliion Holdings to leverage the company’s innovative electrified powertrain truck platform to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate its commitment to put sustainability at the core of its overall strategy. Each Hyliion electric vehicle is estimated to reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 89% […] The post Holcim US Accelerates Net Zero Commitments Through Sustainable Vehicles appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Holcim US Becomes a Member of Carbon Capture Coalition

Carbon Capture Coalition represents more than 90 companies, unions, conservation and environmental policy organizations, to build federal policy around commercial scale deployment of carbon management technologies.  Chicago, Ill– The Carbon Capture Coalition Governance Board unanimously approved the membership of Holcim US, the nation’s leading cement and concrete building materials provider. Holcim is the first and only […] The post Holcim US Becomes a Member of Carbon Capture Coalition appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Holcim US Transitions Illinois Facility to Low-Carbon Portland Limestone Cement

The nation’s largest cement manufacturer further reduces emissions and carbon footprint by expanding OneCem® production Chicago, IL –  Following its recent rebrand and continuing its commitment to building progress for people and the planet, Holcim US has announced that its Lafarge Joppa cement plant, located in Grand Chain, Illinois, has transitioned to OneCem® Portland limestone […] The post Holcim US Transitions Illinois Facility to Low-Carbon Portland Limestone Cement appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.