As a standalone entity, GCCA India is dedicated to identifying actions and facilitating steps towards sustainable development for Indian cement & concrete companies. Its purpose is to accelerate progress towards a low-carbon economy.
The strategic direction for GCCA India is given by the CEO committee, which is comprised of its member company MDs and CEOs. The Chair and Co-Chair, elected from this committee, further enhance the leadership structure of the organisation.
Taking over the work of the Cement Sustainable Initiative (CSI) India in 2019 (which formerly served as the sector’s sustainability alliance), GCCA India focuses on driving forward the key sustainability work underway within the Indian cement sector, the second-largest cement producer in the world and one of the most energy-efficient.
Placing India’s built environment at the forefront, GCCA India’s Work Program integrates the GCCA’s global priorities in a locally relevant and practical way.
The Work Program covers the following key areas to bring positive change in the sector:
- Energy Climate Change & Circular Economy
- Water, Biodiversity & SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
- Health & Safety
- Policy and Communication
As part of its commitment to sustainability, GCCA India has developed a ‘Decarbonization Roadmap for the Indian Cement Industry: Net Zero CO₂ by 2070’. This significant initiative was achieved through collaboration with The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), demonstrating the organisation’s dedication to driving the industry towards a greener future.
The following key trends will drive the decarbonisation journey for the Indian cement sector:
- R&D support on CCUS, availability of low-carbon fuels and innovative technologies through public-private partnership
- Strategic green financing for transition and feasibility of low-carbon technologies
- Definition for low-carbon cement and its propagation through low-carbon public procurement
- Long-term policy support for CCUS and green hydrogen by the government
GCCA India is an affiliate to the Global Cement & Concrete Association.