“Think Global” – Through the World Business Council for Sustainable Development – Cement Sustainability Initiative, Canadian cement companies are involved in a global initiative to voluntarily implement strategies to protect global climate, enhance employee health and safety, reduce emissions and use fuels and raw materials responsibly.

“Act Local” – In Canada, cement companies work with communities and governments to contribute to social responsibility and enhance economic prosperity while continuously striving to improve environmental performance. As part of this commitment cement companies have improved energy efficiency by 11 per cent between 1990 and 2001*, thus reducing fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per tonne of cement.

* Source: Portland Cement Association, Canadian Cement Industry Fact Sheet 2003.

What is the difference between Cement and Concrete?

Cement, an ultra-fine powder, is the critical ingredient that locks the sand and gravel together into an inert matrix – typically representing 9 to 14 per cent of a concrete mix.