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Sagar Cements to lay rail line for Rs 1.2 bn

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In order to enable greater access to market, Sagar Cements decided to set up a private railway line at a cost of Rs 120 crore. The company has reportedly invested Rs 20 crore in the project so far.

The proposed 7-km line, which will connect the company’s plant with the main railway line in Andhra Pradesh, will also reduce freight costs for the firm.

The company’s plant is located near Matampally in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh. Of the proposed investment of Rs 120 crore, Rs 98 crore is to come from debt and the remaining from internal accruals.

By 2014-15, the firm expects to complete the project and dispatches by rail may rise 20 per cent thereafter, reports indicate.

During 2012-13, Sagar Cements’ dispatches were 15.50 lakh tonne. Of this 39,449 tonne were transported by rail.

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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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