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All 50 US states give environmentally conscious cement the green light
Published by Evie Gardner, Editorial Assistant
World Cement, Wednesday, 03 April 2024 08:46
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, commends the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s approval of Portland-limestone cement (PLC) in its projects – a move that means the entire US now accepts a lower-carbon version of a critical construction material.
Developed with a higher limestone content, PLC offers the same level of efficacy as traditional Portland cement while having a CO2 footprint that is up to 10% smaller. In 2023 alone, the United States avoided emitting more than 4 million t of CO2 by incorporating PLC and other blended cement alternatives. The landmark arrives at a crucial moment: State transportation departments are major cement consumers, and this consumption will only increase as these agencies use Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to rehabilitate roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Mike Ireland, President and CEO of PCA, said, “This milestone is a huge step forward for sustainable American construction. Switching to Portland-limestone cement promises to save millions of tons of CO2. Using a lower-emission product that meets all the performance requirements of traditional cement means the construction sector can build with durability, safety and sustainability in mind.”
This new milestone reflects the growing adoption and availability of PLC, as well as efforts to reduce construction's carbon footprint. This shift toward sustainable construction materials is a positive step toward transitioning to a green built environment and is a trend that is expected to continue to grow, with recent US Geological Survey data revealing that the US market share for PLC surpassed that of traditional Portland cement in June 2023.
needed on all projects before any announcement relating to a deal is needed here . pc needs to get off his ****nal and start moving this forward before any deal announcement . communication appalling from this bod
suggest people email the board of directors and put them on the spot about their inability to deliver any value to shareholders . pc needs to wake up and start moving this sp forward whilst he has still has a company ! taking the **** now!!
Personally I really don't agree with the new share allocation to directors, the last year has been truly shocking for holders, yet they continue to mug investors off . Didn't take PC long almost like sticking two fingers up after the agm
He may not get all his resolutions through and if he does he will certainly know by the end of the day just how much investors are fed up of his and the bod attitude and lack of ability to deliver value . PC will be a tad nervous as it may not go the waY he wants us. The quote that our assets increase in value although still in the ground doesn't wash anymore or sit comfortably with a lot of investors
Agree with what your saying .
Announcements in the past have always been made prior to agm and its never come to fruition . PC needs to be more open with investors and actually tell investors why the present quote should be believed I. Cs deal concluded first half 2024