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The Cement Industry's Committment to Sustainablity
Portland cement is an essential construction material and a basic
component of our nation’s infrastructure. The U.S. is the
world’s third largest manufacturer, behind only China and
India. Cement is the key ingredient in concrete, which is used in
construction of highways, streets, bridges, airports, mass transit
systems, commercial and residential buildings, dams and more.
For more than a decade, cement manufacturers have been guided by
seven principles that call on companies to meet market demands while
using environmental responsible practices that minimize emissions,
waste, energy consumption and the use of raw materials. Taken together,
these principles help manufacturers to integrate the economic, social
and environmental dimensions of cement manufacturing and to find
a balance between short-term priorities and long-term needs.
The Portland Cement Association has designed this section to illustrate
the efforts the industry has taken to reduce its enviromental footprint.
The safety and health of our employees, neighbors and customers
is our first consideration in the production and distribution of
a quality product and we take very seriously our responisbilities
to our communities.
If you have any questions regarding the materials in this section,
or need information that is not provided, contact us at newsroom@cement.org.
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