Episode 10: C ARGOS – Innovation and talent as a sustainable development driver.

We present Episode 10 of BBVA Greenfluencers, where Tomás Restrepo, the Chief Future Officer of Cementos Argos, one of Colombia’s most important multinationals, tells us about his company’s approach to green cement production through innovative techniques and research

The company is a pioneer, with the largest, most cutting-edge green cement plant in the world. What innovative projects is it undertaking to increase production?
It is reducing the carbon footprint by 38% and electricity consumption by 30%. How does it do that?
It has a clear commitment to its sustainability strategy. What is its approach and how does it work towards responsible management, building a climate of trust and social innovation?

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Summary text:

In Episode 10 of BBVA Greenfluencers we travel to Río Claro, Colombia, to talk to Tomás Restrepo Pérez, the Chief Future Officer of Cementos Argos, one of Colombia’s most important, sustainable companies.

Tomás Restrepo tells us first-hand about Cementos Argos’ approach to green cement production through innovative techniques and research: “CO2 capture using micro-algae for transformation into biofuel and closing the housing access gap are two of our angles of attack”.

And don’t miss finding out how it succeeded in reducing the carbon footprint and electricity consumption.

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