Cement News tagged under: GCCA
GCCA launches Industry EPD Tool08 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched its new Industry Environmental Products Tool (Version 2.0) to support the publication of environmental product declarations (EPDs) by cement and concrete producers. The new Industry Environmental Products DeclarationTool (EPDT) supports assessment of the environmental impact of cement and concrete products. Dr Andrew Minson, GCCA concrete and sustainable construction director, said: "We are committed to supporting the cemen... |
GCCA to moderate session at 2019 Climate Action Summit20 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is taking part in the 2019 Climate Action Summit to be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. GCCA CEO, Benjamin Sporton, has been invited to moderate a session that will consider the cement and concrete industry's role in combatting climate change. The session will be hosted at the UN Headquarters on Saturday, 21 September 2019. Benjamin Sporton said: "The GCCA and its members are committed to creating an industry that i... |
GCCA announces annual conference07 August 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced that ‘Innovation in Focus’ will be the theme of its annual conference, which takes place at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre on 10 October 2019. "This conference is an important opportunity for the global industry to come together and discuss some of the opportunities and challenges we face. With its key focus on innovation, the conference boasts an exciting programme and demonstrates the cement and concrete industry’s commit... |
GCCA launches Indian segment03 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) launched its Indian segment on Tuesday. As part of GCCA’s strategic partnership with the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, GCCA India will assume the responsibilities of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) India which formerly served as the sector’s sustainability alliance. "India is clearly a critical market in terms of cement producing capacity and with population growth, and the growing demand and need for safe h... |
GCCA and ECRA make strategic partnership02 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the European Research Academy (ECRA) announced a formal partnership agreement to foster innovation in the cement and concrete sectors across their value chain partners. The GCCA and ECRA have granted each other mutual membership for effective collaboration and ECRA's managing director will join the GCCA's Partnership Council while GCCA's cement director will join ECRA's Technical Advisory Council. "ECRA’s mission to advance innovation... |
Cement needs collaborative approach to environmental challenges17 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsThis week, HeidelbergCement reported that it was the first cement producer to have its CO 2 reduction targets validated to 2030 , while the Low Emissions Intensity Lime And Cement (LEILAC) pilot plant began test operations at the company's Lixhe cement works in Belgium. This landmark project, which aims to capture 95 per cent of CO 2 emissions from the kiln, is an example of the kind of collaborative industry partnerships that will be critical for the cement industry, if it is to successf... |
Driving sustainable change15 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsRecent press reports have scrutinised the role of the cement industry in reducing global CO 2 emissions. ICR speaks with Claude Lorea, cement director, and Dr Andrew Minson, concrete and sustainable construction director, of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) about the organisation’s role in reducing CO 2 emissions and driving the sector’s participation in the circular economy. Claude Lorea, cement director, GCCA ICR: We know that cement is a CO 2 -intensive pr... |
GCCA calls for modern construction industry at World Build Environment Forum Summit14 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsDr Andrew Minson, Concrete and Sustainable Construction Director at the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), joined leaders in the built environment at a key global summit in New York to give a rallying call on the importance of concrete and modernising the construction sector for the future needs of the world. Dr Minson set out the sector's role in responding to the global mega trends of accelerating population growth, rapid urbanisation and climate change. "Whilst we recognise t... |
GCCA teams up with Concrete Sustainability Council12 April 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced that it is formally joining the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) – adding its support to the certification system for the sustainability performance of concrete plants and their supply chain across the globe. The CSC is the industry-recognised authentication system, with more than 160 plants certified to its standards across eight different countries. Commenting on GCCA's new membership, CSC Chairman, Dr Christian Artelt... |
GCCA welcomes new member companies09 April 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has added cement companies from India, China, Peru and Mexico to its growing global membership base which now totals 36 member companies and 15 affiliates. The new members are Corporacion Moctezuma (Mexico), Unión Andina de Cementos SAA (Peru), JSW Cement (India) and West China Cement (China). Benjamin Sporton, chief executive officer of GCCA said: "The continuing and rapid growth of the Association’s membership is very encouraging. With a ... |