- In October 2022, CRH and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing and implementing decarbonization solutions. Their partnership focuses on reducing emissions across transport, operations, and materials by exploring vehicle electrification, low-carbon fuels, renewable electricity, and sustainable asphalt solutions. This initiative aims to accelerate progress toward net zero emissions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific
- In October 2024, Cemex expanded its electric mixer fleet to Mexico as part of its strategy to decarbonize operations under the Future in Action program, targeting net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050. These mixers offer full-load capacity and day-long operation, with previous deployments in Germany and Dubai and planned expansions in France, Spain, Poland, and the Czech Republic
- In May 2024, Cemex was recognized as the top-ranking company in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s Climate and Energy Benchmark for the cement industry. This achievement highlights Cemex’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and becoming a net-zero CO₂ company by 2050. The ranking assessed 91 global aluminum, cement, and steel companies based on climate targets and transition efforts
- In December 2024, Holcim has announced a partnership with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena and his Chilean architectural practice, Elemental, to launch a groundbreaking housing project at the 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture. The initiative aims to create resilient, carbon-neutral housing, blending Elemental’s expertise in affordable and sustainable housing with Holcim’s innovative ECOPact concrete solutions. This collaborative project will be featured in the Time Space Existence exhibition, organized by the European cultural centre
- In March 2024, Dyckerhoff “catch4climate" project, led by four European cement manufacturers, is advancing CO2 capture in Mergelstetten with a USD 129.89 million investments. Using the pure oxyfuel process, a new rotary kiln was installed in March 2024, with commissioning set for early 2025, followed by three years of research development
