{"id":11419,"date":"2017-11-20T08:41:44","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T07:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.embl.de\/?p=11419"},"modified":"2024-03-22T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T10:48:26","slug":"embl-heidelbergcement-explore-co2-reduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/lab-matters\/embl-heidelbergcement-explore-co2-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"EMBL and HeidelbergCement explore ways to reduce carbon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new Memorandum of Understanding co-signed by EMBL and HeidelbergCement aims to encourage beneficial knowledge exchange in areas related to CO<sub>2<\/sub> emission reduction, avoidance and recovery, as well as driving innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to be partnering with EMBL, one of the world\u2019s leading research institutions for molecular biology, to jointly explore innovative approaches to fight climate change,\u201d explains <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heidelbergcement.com\/en\/bernd-scheifele\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bernd Scheifele<\/a>, Chairman of the Managing Board of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heidelbergcement.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HeidelbergCement AG<\/a>. \u201cThis will further strengthen our competence and our commitment to reduce the environmental footprint of our business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL and HeidelbergCement will focus their collaborative activities on the coordination of conferences and workshops, bringing international experts to EMBL\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.de\/training\/cco\/atc\/\">Advanced Training Centre<\/a> to learn about and debate these important research areas. Meetings will also be initiated that bring together experts from both organisations to develop ideas, action plans and sustainable business practices. During the three-year period, HeidelbergCement and EMBL will also explore further areas for mutually beneficial collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cClimate change is an incredibly pressing issue,\u201d says EMBL Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl-barcelona.es\/aboutus\/general_information\/leadership\/director\/index.html\">Matthias Hentze<\/a>. \u201cThe science underpinning it is complex and we need the best scientists worldwide to put their heads together to look for innovative solutions. Building on our strong network of internationally leading scientists, EMBL will help facilitate this collaboration and promote discussion between experts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HeidelbergCement\u2019s activities include the production and distribution of cement and aggregates, the two essential raw materials for concrete. 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