Cement giant Heidelberg pledges carbon neutral concrete by 2050

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In a first for the sector, the world's fourth largest maker said it would cut emissions in line with Paris climate goals

The world's fourth largest cement company pledged on Monday to bring its emission reduction targets in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement, in a first for the industry. HeidelbergCement, which...

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