WCA President urges industry to tackle climate change

Zhi Ping Song, President of the World Cement Association (WCA), has called on the cement industry to take greater initiative in proactively tackling issues it is likely to face in the years ahead, especially in the all-important area of climate change.

"There are some storm clouds gathering on the horizon for the cement industry, and we must work together now to repair the roof while the sun is still shining," said Mr Song. "This will require all stakeholders, regardless of size, group or country, to cooperate internationally and share best practice."

He further emphasised that it is particularly important to engage stakeholders in emerging as well as developed markets, as this is where much of the world's new capacity is coming on-stream and construction is taking place.