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Natural resources and quarries
Description/achievement of initiative

The Group subsidiaries apply strict guidelines for the responsible use of alternative fuels (AFs) and raw materials (ARMs). Based on the CSI guidelines, they list the materials that must not be used.

Implementation methodologies

By implementing the commitments and further to internal resources, we take advantage of partnership with local body, such as universities or dedicated NGOs to better address biodiversity challenges.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Italcementi Group
Open to additional Partners
Progress reports
2015
We commit to have 10% of total thermal energy demand for cement production coming from alternative fuels and biomass
2015
We comitt to have rehabilitation plans for 100% of quarries operated by the Group.
2015
We comitt to have bidoversity management in place for 100% of quarries located in sensitive biodiversity areas operated by the Group.
2015
We commit to have 10% of total raw materials used for cement production energy demand coming from non quarried sources.

Basic information
Time-frame: - 2015
Website
Partners
Italcementi Group
Open to additional Partners
Countries
Contact information
United Nations