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Reducing Water Consumption at Cementos Argos SA's Manufacturing Plant - San Juan

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: Puerto Rico
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Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Water utilities
Planning & Implementation Time: 1 - 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

San Juan cement plant was recently acquired by Argos in 2017 and in awareness of the physical hazards to which it is exposed, this facility is in the process of developing a plan to measure and reduce water consumption, with specific site targets which will minimize risks.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges, Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Water utilities
Months & Implementing: 1 - 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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Cementos Argos S.A is a Colombian construction materials producer, with 51% share in the cement market in Colombia; it is the fourth largest cement producer in Latin America, and the only producer of white cement in Colombia. Learn More


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