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SigmaRoc plc agrees the conditional acquisition of lime businesses from CRH for a maximum consideration of €1bn should both call options be exercised - an opportunity to become Northern Europe's leader in lime 🌐 Lime market expected to continue growth and to be worth €1.9 billion in 2031 across the Enlarged Group’s markets 🚛 Increased demand expected from the construction, steel, environmental, agricultural, metals, chemicals, and food industries, and the move towards greener industrial processes for which lime is a key input 🌿 Lime and limestone are key resources in the transition to a more sustainable economy and lime products are natural carbon sinks 🏗 New applications for lime and limestone products as part of a drive for sustainability, aligning with SigmaRoc's ESG and net zero ambitions https://lnkd.in/eQ_GxzJf #SRC

The #transformative force of #IFESTOS, our large-scale pioneering #carboncapture project, towards a #netzero future was presented by Faidon Kosmas Prokopios, TITAN Group Head of New Technologies and Manufacturing Decarbonization, during the GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association 2024 CEO and Leaders Gathering in Bangkok. Addressing an audience of 30 CEOs and more than 140 senior leaders, Faidon emphasized how our #EU-funded project, the largest of its kind in Europe, is poised to #revolutionize the production of net zero #cement and #concrete. As an integral part of TITAN’s net zero #roadmap, this initiative is set to catalyze the green transformation of the Greek building materials industry and beyond. It will play a pivotal role in promoting carbon capture technology across Europe and establishing one of the continent's most extensive carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chains. #TITAN #TitanTeam #climateaction #innovation #greentransition #InnovationFund

Raven SR’s waste-to-hydrogen and SAF technology attracts RockCreek investment. By Charlie Currie Raven SR has received an investment from RockCreek to further commercialise its waste-to-hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technology. The investment comes as part of the investment firm’s Smart Aviation Futures fund, which invests in high-growth companies that enable and benefit from decarbonising the aviation industry. Raven’s non-combustion thermal, chemical reductive process converts organic waste and landfill gas into hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels, requiring no fresh water like electrolysis and according to Raven uses less than half the electricity. https://lnkd.in/d4QYFPmK

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 🏗️ 🌍 Nuada, the groundbreaking carbon capture business, has recently entered into strategic partnerships with four major global cement companies across four continents: Holcim (Australia) SCG (Thailand) Cementos Argos (Colombia) Cementos Molins (Spain) These collaborations mark a significant leap forward in Nuada's mission to decarbonize the cement industry and contribute to the Global Cement and Concrete Association's 2050 Net Zero Concrete Roadmap. It's also an incredible example of a Northern Irish company making an incredible impact in every corner of the globe. Founded by Jose Casaban and co-led by Conor Hamill, the company quickly gained traction thanks to its next-generation Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) technology. This tech tackles the cost, energy, and integration challenges that plague traditional carbon capture methods, making it perfect for hard-to-abate sectors like cement. "Innovation in carbon capture is vital to slashing costs and enabling wider adoption," says Dr. Casaban. "Nuada redefines the game by delivering a solution that makes CCS projects economically viable, paving the way for a greener future.” In 2023, Nuada closed a $10 million Series A investment round, led by powerhouse investors BGF, Clean Growth Fund, and Barclays. The company currently employs 52 staff, with the vast majority based at their Belfast headquarters. Looking forward, Nuada's vision extends beyond cement. Their MOF technology holds immense potential for revolutionising carbon capture across various industries. With continued innovation and global collaborations, Nuada is poised to play a pivotal role in building a cleaner, more sustainable future for all. --- Want to stay up to date with the Digital Irish Abroad community? Sign up for the weekly DIA Dispatch Newsletter in our bio 📬 #DigitalIrishAbroad

The #transformative force of IFESTOS, our large-scale pioneering #carboncapture project, towards a #netzero future was presented by Faidon Kosmas Prokopios, TITAN Group Head of New Technologies and Manufacturing Decarbonization, during the GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association 2024 CEO and Leaders Gathering in Bangkok. Addressing an audience of 30 CEOs and more than 140 senior leaders, Faidon emphasized how our #EU-funded project, the largest of its kind in Europe, is poised to #revolutionize the production of net zero #cement and #concrete. As an integral part of TITAN’s net zero #roadmap, this initiative is set to catalyze the green transformation of the Greek building materials industry and beyond. It will play a pivotal role in promoting carbon capture technology across Europe and establishing one of the continent's most extensive carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chains. #TITAN #TitanTeam #climateaction #innovation #greentransition

UN member countries are failing to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, according to Guillaume Lafortune, head of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network in Paris. Currently, not a single goal is on target to be met. Part of sustainable development is developing alternative, low-carbon materials that reduce CO2 emissions, a goal which Biomason aims to achieve in the construction industry through our Biocement® technology. The demand for concrete is expected to increase from 14 billion m3 to 20 billion by 2050, leading to an extra 3.8Gt of CO2 emissions (GCCA), making the need for low carbon and sustainable cement and concrete solutions crucial. #Biomason #BuildBetter #BuildwithBiomason #Biotech #Biocement #SolveCement #Cement #Concrete #Sustainability Image: Matt Palmer

🌟 Exciting News Alert! Altor Equity Partners, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate join forces with H2 Green Steel! 🚀 The future of steel production is here, and it's sustainable! H2 Green Steel, led by Henrik Henriksson and Otto Gernandt, has just secured a phenomenal €1.5 billion in equity for the world's inaugural green steel plant. 🏭🌿 This game-changing investment not only transforms the steel industry but also champions innovation, sustainability, and a brighter future for our planet. 🌍🌟 Kudos to Altor, GIC, Hy24, and H2 Green Steel for this monumental leap towards a greener, cleaner world! 🍃 👏Distinguished investors, including Andra AP-fonden (AP2) and Temasek, have joined this initiative, along with ongoing support from existing backers such as Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) – France, Cristina Stenbeck, Hitachi Energy, and others. https://lnkd.in/dPUsaSuu #GreenSteel #Sustainability #CleanTech #Innovation #FutureOfIndustry #H2GreenSteel #GreenH2World 🌱🏗️

🚨 Big news! - CemVision raises €10M 🚨 We could not be more excited to be co-leading this CemVision €10M seed round (largest known green cement seed round to date!!!) together with Polar Structure AB and Zacua Ventures to help accelerate their mission to transform the cement industry - leading the net-zero cement game. ♻ The cement industry accounts for 8% of global 🌍 CO2 emissions. Cemvision’s products offer an alternative to traditional Portland cement, reducing CO2 by more than 95% while retaining durability and performance 💡 . ”Cemvision is addressing a $400 billion market, precisely meeting the increased environmental and regulatory needs of the industry. With the overwhelmingly positive market response, we're thrilled to keep backing the Cemvision team as they pioneer global sustainable construction,” says Susanne Najafi, founding partner of BackingMinds VC. We are beyond proud investors  👊 Sara WimmercranzSara ResvikJasenko HadzicSusanne NajafiOlivia IngemarssonNiclas Wijkström Read more ⤵

“Better #technology will play a role in improving productivity… But it will not alone solve the cost challenge that sends many #startups overseas and undermines Australia’s ability to add value to its critical minerals.” This week, Peter Beaven, chairman of battery recycling disruptor Renewable Metals spoke to Peter Ker at the The Australian Financial Review about the temptation facing companies like his to take their disruptive #technologies overseas if Australia doesn’t become more competitive. The Aussie battery recycling disruptor also shared news of its $8 million cash injection from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation via Virescent Ventures, Investible, and US investor The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment. The funds will be used to help Renewable Metals continue changing the game in battery recycling, with its groundbreaking #tech that skips the step of crushing battery cells, saving up to 30% in costs without creating extra waste and achieving over 95% metal recovery rates. 🔄💰 👇 For more info: https://lnkd.in/gGJ8ja8w