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Alamo Cement Company is wholly controlled by Buzzi and is advancing the company ’ s commitment to reduce carbon emissions .
“ The 45-acre solar panel field , which is the equivalent of 35 football fields , is estimated to generate up to 15 percent of the plant ’ s yearly energy consumption while reducing emissions and electricity costs ,” he enthuses .
Buzzi is committed to furthering the cement industry ’ s goal of decarbonizing . While this project was a major step in the right direction , the business continues to look for more opportunities to enhance sustainability in its operations , which is apparent in its efforts to produce low carbon cement .
“ US cement production is undergoing a transition and we started to make a low carbon variety called Portland-limestone cement ( PLC ) Type IL . This is formulated with a higher limestone content and manufactured with less embodied energy than ordinary Portland cement , which constitutes a 15 percent decrease when compared to traditional cement production . I ’ m very happy and proud to say that we now produce , 100 percent , IL low carbon cement .” “ The Alamo plant has been part of the Texan landscape for decades ,” continues Kirk Taylor , who has been with the group since 2004 and is responsible for cement sales . “ Our industry is known for being heavily industrial . So , both clients and employees are welcoming the renewable power systems that the Buzzi family is always pushing to enhance sustainability in our operations .
Ahead of the curve
“ When I started in the industry , sustainability wasn ’ t even a topic . Now , it ’ s of prime importance and is discussed at every meeting . The landscape is changing
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