2022 main events
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All companies associated with Ciment Català participate in the study
The file on Sustainability in the cement sector includes good practices in this area.
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Working session with the ARC and the DGQA of the Generalitat
The session on Circular Economy and Climate Neutrality was held at the Santa Margarida i els Monjos factory.
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Employers and unions offer their support to the Montcada factory
They demand the Generalitat to resolve the pending procedure to maintain the activity of the factory.
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All the factories meet 100% of the emissions targets
The Voluntary Agreement Monitoring Commission certifies it throughout the 2021 activity.
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Ciment Català participates in the conference “COP26: keys and challenges”
The Generalitat convenes a round table to analyze the polices and actions to face the climate emergency.
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Warning about the risk of plant relocation
Concern in the sector due to the increase in the price of electricity and CO2 emission rights.
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The Junts parliamentary group joins the defense of the industry
Intensive insitutional relations work of Ciment Català with different parlamentary groups and members of the Government.
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Costs sink the international competitiveness of cement companies
The price of electricity and the insufficient access to alternative fuels cause teh drop in exports.
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Common front with Foment for execution of public works
Ciment Català offers its explicit support to the claim to speed up pending investments in Catalonia.
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The pandemic slows down restoration projects in quarries
The area restored in 2021 was 70.37 ha, a number that was still far from the 115.07 ha of 2019.
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Involvement in the debate on the Mining Safety Regulation
This is the rule that will regulate the actions in accordance with the Occupational Risk Prevention Law.
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Analysis of health risks in mining operations
The National Silicosis Institute promotes a guide to disseminate knowledge about the impact of silica emissions.
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More alternative fuels for climate neutrality
The General Directorate for Industry of the Generalitat is receptive to the requests made by Ciment Català.
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The substitution of fossil fuels reached 41% in 2020
The Circular Economy Observatory confirms that the sector continues to be one of the main “recyclers” in the country.
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Variable manufacturing costs grow by 40% in the last year
Concern in the sector due to the exponential rise in the prixe of petroleun coke (tha main fuel for furnaces).
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Ciment Català participates in the 6th edition of the Circular Economy Hotspot
Held in the old mining town of Bottrop, the CEH is the leading European event in Circular Economy.
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Represented by its president, Salvador Fernández Capo
Ciment Català joins the Commission for the expansion of the Barcelona airport, made up by Foment.
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Market paralysis and drop in cement consumption
Catalonia remains at an extremely low level of bidding for public works per capita compared to the European average.
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The current situation puts the Construction sector in difficulties
Summit between Ciment Català and Chamber of Building Contractors of Catalonia for the search of solutions.
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Sponsorship of the international conference Cemtech Europe 2022
The edition held in Barcelona brings together more than 300 delegates from 40 countries to address decarbonization.
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CASA Catalunya with the ERC parliamentary group
The situation, evolution and future actions of the sector, contributions from Ciment Català to the work session.