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French cement maker convicted of financing terror groups to keep its Syria plant working

Lafarge fined more than €1m and its former boss jailed for paying nearly €5.6m to groups including Islamic State

The Guardian - UK

Swiss court to hear Indonesian islanders’ climate case against cement giant Holcim

A Swiss court has agreed to accept a lawsuit filed by residents of a tiny Indonesian island being flooded by rising sea levels linked to climate change against one of the world’s largest cement producers, Holcim, for its contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.

Radio France Internationale

Exclusive: Gravis Robotics raises $23M to bring AI autonomy to construction sites

The Swiss startup has raised $23 million to automate construction equipment as the industry faces a severe shortage of skilled operators and surging demand for infrastructure.

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Lafarge on trial in Paris over alleged payments to Islamic State in Syria

In what is shaping up to be a landmark case in France, the multinational cement giant Lafarge, along with several former senior executives are set to go on trial on Tuesday, accused of paying off jihadist groups – including the so-called Islamic State – to keep a Syrian cement plant…

Radio France Internationale

Pakistani farmers to sue German polluters over climate-linked flood damage

Claimants seek compensation from RWE and Heidelberg Materials after extreme flooding destroyed harvests

The Guardian - UK

Indonesian Islanders Take On Swiss Cement Group In Climate Case

A Swiss court on Wednesday weighed whether to hear a landmark climate case pitting residents of a tiny Indonesian island being swallowed by rising sea levels against cement giant Holcim.

International Business Times

Indonesian Islanders Taking Swiss Concrete Giant To Court Over Climate

Residents of the tiny Indonesian island of Pari, threatened with disappearance by rising sea levels driven by climate change, have come to Switzerland to demand compensation from cement giant Holcim.

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Priming students for work: how industry collaboration supercharges learning at Derby International Business School

From teaching the realities of business in an AI-enabled world to improving companies’ pipeline of talent, the University of Derby is leading the way in preparing students for the world of work once they graduate

The Guardian - UK

Doing business in conflict zones: what companies can learn from Lafarge’s exit from Syria

The world experienced over 60 armed conflicts in 2024, a “historically high” number according to scholars in the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University. Consequently, the risks faced by multinational companies (MNCs) operating in conflict-torn regions, especially the Middle East and North Africa, have significantly intensified. Israel’s…

The Conversation

Should You Buy Amrize Stock Now After the AMRZ Spinoff?

Amrize’s chief executive is bullish on AMRZ shares as the company completed a spinoff from Holcim.

Barchart

One lawsuit just helped melt the fossil fuel industry’s defence against being held accountable for climate change

There was a time when oil and gas companies happily linked themselves to the idea of planet-wide environmental changes. “Each day Humble supplies enough energy to melt 7 million tons of glacier!” boasts the headline from a 1962 double-page spread in Life magazine for Humble Oil, now part of ExxonMobil.

The Conversation

The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?

The long read: The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The consequences are still playing out

The Guardian - UK

Holcim Plans U.S. Listing and Spinoff: North American Expansion

Holcim plans to spin off its North American unit and list its shares in the U.S., aiming for billion in net sales by 2030. Shares surge after the annou...

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Cement Giant Holcim's Shares Soar After N. America Spinoff News

Shares in Swiss construction giant Holcim surged on Monday after it announced plans to fully spin off its North America business.

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3 Industrial Stocks to Watch This Week for Future Investment Opportunities

The industrial sector’s prospects look bright thanks to the rising adoption of Industry 4.0 practices, increasing focus on sustainability and technological advancements. Hence, fundamentally strong industrial stocks Holcim (HCMLY), Universal Forest Products (UFPI), and Boise Cascade (BCC) might be solid investments now. Read more….

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This Swiss company's cement and concrete could help the construction industry go green

Holcim, the world's biggest cement producer outside of China, has taken impressive steps to reduce the product's massive carbon footprint.

Fortune

How Holcim went from villain to hero in CO2

The major construction materials company is working to be "part of the solution" on the green transition.

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3 Auto Stocks Setting up for Potential Gains

With the pent-up demand for new vehicles, improving inventory levels, and growing transition to EVs worldwide, the automotive industry is well-positioned for robust growth and expansion. Therefore, fundamentally strong auto stocks Stellantis (STLA), Volvo (VLVLY), and Rolls-Royce (RYCEY) could be valuable additions to your portfolio for impressive gains. Keep reading….

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Lawsuits are key tool in delivering climate justice, says UN body

Report says nearly 200 cases filed around the world in past 12 months challenging governments and firms

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Volvo Trucks To Sell 1,000 Electric Vehicles To Holcim

Volvo Trucks announced a record order for up to 1,000 all-electric trucks in Europe, placed by Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers.

Reuters

Indonesian residents file climate case against Holcim in Swiss court

Several Indonesian residents have submitted a legal complaint to a Swiss court against the world's top cement-maker Holcim, which they claim is doing "too little" to cut carbon emissions, a statement by civil society groups backing the complainants showed on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Four Indonesians take Swiss cement giant to court over climate

The four want damages reflecting Holcim’s contribution to the climate change that has made their life increasingly hard.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France’s Lafarge Pleads Guilty to Aiding Terrorists

French cement maker Lafarge, part of the Swiss-listed Holcim, has pleaded guilty in a US court to the charges of providing support to terrorist organizations, including ISIS, during the war in Syria. Lafarge agreed to pay $778 million in forfeiture and fines as part of the plea agreement to the…

Al Jazeera

France’s Lafarge pleads guilty to US charge of supporting ISIL

The cement maker has pleaded guilty to making payments to groups designated as ‘terrorists’ by the US.

France 24

France's Lafarge pleads guilty to US charge of supporting terror groups in Syria

French cement maker Lafarge pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a US charge that it made payments to groups designated as terrorists by the United States, including the Islamic State (IS) group, agreeing to pay almost $780 million in fines and forfeitures.

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