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Holcim implementing waste management project in Azerbaijan

Economy Materials 29 November 2022 20:27 (UTC +04:00)
Holcim implementing waste management project in Azerbaijan
Natavan Rzayeva
Natavan Rzayeva
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. Holcim Azerbaijan intends to implement the waste management project jointly with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, CEO at Holcim Azerbaijan Khalid Samaka told Trend.

"The household waste treatment process to turn it into energy will be launched in April 2023," Samaka noted.

According to him, green energy is one of the important aspects of the company's development strategy.

"As part of this strategy, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Now we use 25 percent less energy than 30 years ago," said Samaka.

The CEO added that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Holcim Azerbaijan's Garadagh Cement Plant.

"Currently, the plant's products are supposed to be exported only to Georgia. We're aimed at covering the local market first," Samaka emphasized.

He also stressed that the company is expected to obtain certification for the plant's products from European ranking agencies in the future.

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