GCCA at COP29

Cement and concrete are essential for the world – whether it’s delivering safe homes, modern transport networks, critical infrastructure such as clean water and the transition to clean energy, as well as building more resilient communities in the face of a changing planet. However, the cement sector accounts for around 7% of global CO2 emissions. Carbon management is a vital decarbonisation lever for the industry – 36% of the industry’s net zero commitments will come from CCUS. 

This event will examine:  

• The industry’s current progress and plans, and the main challenges for CCUS deployment  
• CO2 transport and storage infrastructure 
• Enabling policies, financing and delivering the business case in the global north and global south 
• Best practise and key examples from around the world 
• Ultimately, how CCUS implementation can be accelerated

Cement and concrete are essential to building our sustainable world of the future. GCCA and its member companies are committed to a net zero future. Our members are taking action and making progress on the climate challenge. However, we urgently need policy support to fully unlock our industry’s decarbonisation efforts in this crucial decade to deliver.

There are many positive examples from across the world that show when policymakers provide the right market conditions and policy enablers, significant CO₂ reductions can be made today. At COP29 we are calling on governments, authorities and policymakers to join us in our shared mission to deliver the great prize of decarbonised cement and concrete for the world.

Our goal is to both highlight the progress so far, and identify the key policy levers that can expedite the transition

Our event will include short presentations from governments, international stakeholders and GCCA's industry members.

The short presentations will be followed by an informal reception to launch our Pavilion.

We are looking forward to your attendance. Please RSVP here.

The built environment value chain is notoriously complex. This makes delivery of action at scale challenging. Hear examples of how this challenge is being overcome with collaboration, new definitions and standards and through turning voluntary pledges into widespread action.  

Climate change is increasingly seen as a major threat to our planet and humanity, making it essential for us to achieve net zero emissions. In line with this global imperative, our Net Zero Roadmap outlines our commitment to creating a clear path towards reaching net zero by 2050. This roadmap details the strategies adopted by Azerbaijan's cement producers to significantly reduce carbon emissions across the entire cement and concrete value chain. Key initiatives include reducing the clinker factor, a major contributor to carbon emissions in cement production, developing alternative fuels, implementing efficient construction designs, and advancing carbon capture technologies.

About ASİA The Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association was established in 2024 through the joint efforts of industry participants “Norm” OJSC, Holcim Azerbaijan, Arkoz Cement, and Reges Cement. The association launched the Net Zero Accelerator in May 2024, and the Net Zero Roadmap has been prepared using the methodology of the GCCA (Global Cement and Concrete Association) with the expertise of ECRA (European Cement Research Academy).

A range of viewpoints and regional perspectives will present and discuss the role of standards and voluntary assessments in enabling more widespread and effective adaption action.  Hear about action for low income housing in emerging economies and addressing risks to commercial developments.