With the use of raw materials with a lower carbon footprint, the optimization of
fuels, the use of alternative fuels (urban solid waste and other industries), as well as greater energy efficiency, Cementos Argos executives reinforced their commitment to the fight against climate change, for which, in addition, they will allocate close to 130 million dollars for this purpose until 2030.
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Concrete is not only the most used construction material, but also the second
most used in the world after water for its unique properties. As producers we understand the call to contribute to the mitigation of the effects of climate change by reducing CO2 emissions. in our
production processes and the development of new and
best products and solutions,” said María Isabel Echeverri, vice president of
Corporate Affairs of the cement company.
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The directive added that the 130 million that they will allocate to investments for this purpose in the long term are a sign that now are redoubling their
efforts in innovative actions that allow us to be part of caring for the planet through a gradual energy transition, mitigation, adaptation and resilience to climate change and the proper use of resources.
Among the company’s goals are to reduce 29 percent of direct CO2 emissions in the cement business by 2030.
In the same way, its directives have committed to offer carbon-neutral concrete by 2050, for which the investments that will be made between now and 2023 are aimed at those achievements, they specified.
