The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of carbon capture and storage (CCS) across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the critical importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.
The GCCA, whose members operate in nearly every country and account for a significant share of global cement production, will leverage the Institute’s specialist knowledge as a leading think tank on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Formally launched at the annual GCCA CEO gathering held in Madrid, Spain, the two-year partnership will work to accelerate industrial decarbonisation through shared outreach, thought leadership, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement to support CCS as a key mitigation option for the cement industry.
The cement and concrete industry has been making progress to achieve its mission to fully decarbonise, utilising a variety of technologies and mechanisms. We know that carbon capture and storage is a crucial lever for the industry to get there, and we know that the technology works. Through working more closely with the GCCSI, we are looking forward to helping our members reach their net-zero goals more quickly through the use of CCS project pathways, including crucial policy outreach, commented Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the GCCA.
Marking the first major milestone under the MoU, the parties will convene a high-level roundtable bringing together industry leaders and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and accelerate progress on shared priorities and initiatives.
Cement producers around the world are working to reduce emissions while continuing to supply a material that is essential to building resilient and safe infrastructure, and CCS will be an important part of that effort. Through this partnership, we aim to support the industry by sharing expertise, fostering dialogue, and creating the conditions needed for CCS projects to succeed, said Jarad Daniels, CEO of the Global CCS Institute.
The newly established roundtable will constitute representatives from all key stakeholder groups to ensure optimal efficacy and impact in catalysing investment in cement sector decarbonisation.
As part of the agreement, the two organisations will work together to:
- Promote awareness and understanding of CCS technologies for cement
- Share technical insights and policy considerations to support CCS adoption
- Advocate for CCS as a critical component of cement sector decarbonisation strategies globally
