GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association

We are pleased to announce we have signed a ground-breaking agreement with the UN’s Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to work together on #decarbonising the cement and #concrete industry, with a strong focus on the Global South. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Austria, Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO, said: “Cement and concrete are a vital part of resilient #infrastructure development. Decarbonizing the cement and concrete sectors worldwide is essential to reducing CO2 emissions and tackling climate change. The GCCA and its members are leading the way on doing so for this important global industry. Our UNIDO Member States face a number of technical, market-related and policy hurdles that make decarbonization commitments even more challenging. That is why I am very glad to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with the GCCA and start a new phase of closer cooperation that will help our Member States overcome those challenges.” Thomas Guillot, our CEO, said: “Through our #NetZero Roadmap and the accelerator programme we have put in place, we are already working with policymakers, governments and industry to overcome procurement and resourcing challenges across the global south. Having this ground-breaking agreement with UNIDO is a natural progression which we hope will fast-track progress in a meaningful way.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ex_fUFYF Rana Ghoneim

📣 Don't miss out! Register now for our GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol (V3.1) - Expert-Led Training. 📣 Join our training and become an expert in calculating the CO₂ emissions and energy consumption with the GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol (V3.1). This intensive 3-day onsite training, offered in collaboration with our trusted partner ECRA - The European Cement Research Academy, provides a comprehensive understanding of the protocol and its practical application. Why Attend? 🤔 • Gain in-depth knowledge from industry leading trainers on V3.1 of the GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol. • Master the calculation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions according to the protocol. • Develop practical skills through interactive tutorials and a real-world cement plant visit. • Earn a valuable training certificate upon successful completion of the program. There are limited seats available! Register today to secure your spot and become a CO₂ and energy expert in the cement industry. Date: 29-31 October 2024 Location: ECRA, Toulouser Allee 71, Dusseldorf, Germany • GCCA Members: EUR 1,500 • Non-Members: EUR 3,250 Find out more at: https://bit.ly/45ZEPVs If you want to know more please contact our Sustainability Program Manager, Abhishek S. - [email protected] #SustainabilityTraining #Sustainability #CementIndustry GCCA India - Global Cement and Concrete Association, India

Check our this interesting short read from our CEO, Thomas Guillot on the breadth of work already underway across the world to #decarbonise our essential industry.👇 #CCUS #NetZero #CementIndustry #Concrete

“It’s absolutely top priority for us. Top priority me as CEO, top priority for us as an organisation. Clearly all the Peruvian cement has a roadmap to 2030, very specific milestones that we intend to follow strictly.” Humberto Nadal, CEO of Cementos Pacasmayo SAA talked to us about Cementos Pacasmayo’s commitment to #decarbonisation, nature and providing development for people. #GCCAConference2024 #SustainableDevelopment

"They need to keep on working on setting a common level of understanding of all the basic concepts, but also of all the relevant levers to keep on advancing on their mission." Eduardo Leon, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shared his advice on how to get the cement and concrete industry to #NetZero.👇 #GCCAConference2024 #CementIndustry

“Certain public policies are of essence for us to succeed. And those public policies are not going to happen by chance. It's going to be thanks to the hard work of many people in the industry, companies and associations.” Fernando Gonzalez-Olivieri, CEO of Cemex and our President, spoke to us at the #GCCAConference2024 about what is needed to #decarbonise the cement and concrete industry, as well as the progress that Cemex is making to reduce CO2 per ton of cement. Watch now ⬇️ #Policy #NetZero #CementIndustry

“What would be most helpful is accepted global standards for #LowCarbon products and #cement and low carbon processes, so that they can be factored in on a regional and global basis.” Jeff Taylor, Chief Procurement Officer at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) spoke about how our industry is advancing our #NetZero mission. Watch now ⬇️

Join our GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol (V3.1) - Expert-Led Training! 📣 Become an expert in calculating the CO₂ emissions and energy consumption with the GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol (V3.1). This intensive 3-day onsite training, offered in collaboration with our trusted partner ECRA - The European Cement Research Academy, provides a comprehensive understanding of the protocol and its practical application. Why Attend? 🤔 • Gain in-depth knowledge from industry leading trainers on V3.1 of the GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol. • Master the calculation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions according to the protocol. • Develop practical skills through interactive tutorials and a real-world cement plant visit. • Earn a valuable training certificate upon successful completion of the program. There are limited seats available! Register today to secure your spot and become a CO₂ and energy expert in the cement industry. Date: 29-31 October 2024 Location: ECRA, Toulouser Allee 71, Dusseldorf, Germany • GCCA Members: EUR 1,500 • Non-Members: EUR 3,250 Find out more at: https://bit.ly/45ZEPVs If you want to know more please contact our Sustainability Program Manager, Abhishek S. - [email protected] #SustainabilityTraining #Sustainability #CementIndustry GCCA India - Global Cement and Concrete Association, India

Our #ConcreteInLife global photography competition has been featured in the Bangkok Post! 🗞️ The newspaper spoke to both Paul Adeleke our Strategy, Communications & Policy Director and Dr Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and member of our GCCA Board. Paul Adeleke said, “GCCA has been running the ‘Concrete in Life’ competition consecutively since 2019, and it has always been a pleasure. In its first year, GCCA received approximately 5,000 submissions, which increased to 21,000 last year." Dr Chana Poomee, emphasised, "The GCCA annual photography competition ‘Concrete in Life’ is a commendable initiative as it artfully reflects the perspectives of concrete users and explores the human-concrete relationship. The photographs around the world in ‘Concrete in Life’ reflect a fresh perspective on concrete’s integration into daily life, blending strength, durability, and beauty.” Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBYJYh6m #PhotographyCompetition #Concrete #ArchitecturePhotography

"GCCA is an important partner for UNIDO in advocating for the #decarbonisation agenda globally and locally at the country level." Rasha Abdrabu, Industrial Development Expert at UNIDO spoke to us at our #GCCAConference2024 where UNIDO unveiled a new package of investment, technical and other support, to help #Thailand decarbonise its #CementIndustry. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9tQ6rhT