Sustainable Development
The cement industry is actively engaged and committed
to sustainable development—a philosophy that focuses
on meeting our construction needs today without depleting
future resources.
The cement industry is embarking on an industry-wide communications
program to educate our peers, customers, and the general
public on the benefits of concrete for sustainable development.
This Web site has the tools you need to highlight the
positive environmental benefits of cement and concrete
in your communications and outreach programs.
Overview Materials
The overview section contains
basic communications materials on cement, concrete, and
sustainable development that can be shared with any audience:
customers, business leaders, government officials, builders,
architects, journalists, and students.
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Case Studies
Case studies can offer
real-world illustrations of the sustainability of concrete
and cement.
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Images and Graphics
Visual communication is an important aspect of educating
target audiences about concrete's role in sustainable
development. They can be used in presentations, media
materials, Web sites, or other communications materials.
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Concrete Thinking E-Newsletter
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6 times a year, Concrete Thinking contains a wide assortment of information about cement-based applications for sustainable development, including featured projects, green building news, technical resources, upcoming events, and more.
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One-Click Briefing Kit
Download the entire briefing kit in one PDF file.
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2008 Report on Sustainable Manufacturing
The cement industry has an impressive record of environmental performance, health and safety initiatives, and voluntary targets for reducing energy use and emissions.
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Did You Know?
Titled Did You Know?. . . this PowerPoint presentation provides industry statistics with a strong visual background for exhibitions and presentations. (2 MB )
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Media Relations
These materials will help you
work with the media in your community — newspapers,
magazines, radio, and television — to inform local
residents and businesses about the sustainable development
benefits of concrete.
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Community Relations
This section provides the necessary materials
to educate the local community about the sustainable benefits
of using concrete. Whether talking to a friend on the
city council or speaking to members of the Chamber of
Commerce.
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Government Relations
This section helps you communicate with local
legislators and government officials about sustainable development
and the benefits of using concrete.
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