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Ahir orders probe into land acquisition

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Maratha Ambuja Cement Project at Upparwahi is on the radar of union minister of state for chemical and fertilizers, Hansraj Ahir for alleged oppression of project affected people. Ahir on Friday directed district collector Deepak Mhaisekar to investigate into the irregularities done by the company in land acquisition around two decades ago and submit a report to state government. Ahir had summoned a joint meeting of administrative officers and representative of project affected farmers to resolve the issue. He claimed that Maratha Ambuja cement company had paid paltry compensation for acquiring hundreds of hectares of excess land from farmers in 12 villages of Korpana tehsil.

Ahir has been pursuing the issue since he was in the opposition. He had even summoned a Mahapanchayat of farmers from 70 villages few years ago demanding back unused land with various cement companies. According to him, Ambuja company alone had acquired 1,848 hectares from 12 different villages at meagre rates. However, company has only utilized only few hundred hectares for the project and more than 1,000 hectares is lying unused.

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Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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Holcim UK has released a report titled ‘Making Sustainable Construction a Reality,’ outlining its five-fold commitment to a greener future. The company aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, smarter building methods, community engagement, and integrating nature. Based on a survey of 2,000 people, only 41 per cent felt urban spaces in the UK are sustainably built. A significant majority (82 per cent) advocated for more green spaces, 69 per cent called for government leadership in sustainability, and 54 per cent saw businesses as key players. Additionally, 80 per cent of respondents stressed the need for greater transparency from companies regarding their environmental practices.

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GCCA releases LCR system

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched the Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, a new global rating based on products’ carbon footprints. The system uses a clear AA to G scale to help customers prioritise sustainability in material selection across construction sectors worldwide. The GCCA says that the LCR system is designed to be easily recognisable, with a simple visual graphic that indicates a product’s rating and provides consistency and comparability to other products.

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FLSmidth opens eco-friendly plant in Casablanca

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FLSmidth has inaugurated a €21 million mill liner manufacturing plant in Casablanca, covering 11,250m² with a production capacity of 6,500 tonnes annually. The LEED-certified facility significantly reduces carbon emissions by up to 56 per cent and fully recycles water used in the manufacturing process. Up to 250 jobs will be created in the Valparaíso region. Mikko Keto, CEO, highlighted the plant as a symbol of FLSmidth’s commitment to sustainable mining and community engagement in South America. Earlier in 2024, the Denmark-based company announced plans to sell its cement division to sharpen its focus on mining operations.

 

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