Environmental Concerns |
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| The environmental issues in cement industry globally are: |
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Impact of resource extraction (fossil fuel, limestone and other minerals) upon environmental quality, bio
diversity and landscape aesthetics |
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Depletion of non renewable or slowly renewable resources (fossil fuels or ground water) |
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Dust emissions (from mines, cement production and transport) |
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Other emissions that can affect air quality: nitrogen oxides (NOx), dioxins, metals etc. |
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Carbon dioxide involved in global climate change. |
Usage of solid wastes
The vision document prepared by Batelle Institute points out following actions towards integrated sustainable development. Employee well being- Industry builds and operates its facilities in a way that fosters employee satisfaction and productivity, provides fair wages and benefits, safe, clean healthy and desirable place to work.
Community well being- Industry is well understood and respected by the communities in which it operates because companies and plants make efforts to understand community needs and to help find ways to meet these needs. The industry has implemented measures to address nuisance disturbances associated with quarrying, transportation and plant operations.
Regional development- The industry and its associated value chain are viewed as positive contributors to local and regional economies. Countries welcome the growth and prosperity of the industry because it is considered as critical component of infrastructure development and maintenance.
Share holder value creation- The industry provides competitive returns to investors and is able to secure capital resources. Cement companies that have adopted SD practices are desirable investments for sustainable development index funds and have increased their profitability and market share.
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