Cement News tagged under: GCCA
GCCA publishes its first six sustainability guidelines20 December 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has published its first six sustainability guidelines . The guidelines include a number of KPIs against which member companies must monitor and report on their sustainability performance across a number of key activities, this includes monitoring and reporting CO 2 emissions and other emissions from cement manufacturing, co-processing of fuels and materials, safety and water usage. "The Sustainability Guidelines are important as they pro... |
GCCA heads to COP24 for recarbonation talks05 December 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) joined governments, climate groups and campaigners from around the world in Poland for the United Nations' international climate change conference – COP24. A key discussion point for the GCCA at COP24 includes recarbonation – where concrete can play a role in taking CO 2 out of the atmosphere – as well as potential important related measures for IPCC implementation. The meeting represents the first GCCA attendance at international climate... |
Creating a voice04 December 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) met for its first AGM and symposium at the Corinthia Hotel, London, UK, on Friday, 23 November 2018. With leading CEOs, sustainability, logistics, strategists and co-processing managers, as well as cement and concrete associations in attendance, delegates were informed of an agreed work programme for the GCCA going forward. In addition, the GCCA explained how it will create a voice for the cement and concrete industry, promoting cement as 'th... |
MPA joins Global Cement and Concrete Association30 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Product Association (MPA) has joined the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) as an affiliate member. Nigel Jackson, MPA's CEO, said: "Our affiliation to GCCA builds on our valued membership of 12 European Regional Trade Associations covering aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar, silica sands. The strengthening of the link between the MPA's national role, the regional associations and now the global level is a positive and logical next st... |
GCCA appoints Andrew Minson to executive team01 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Minson as Concrete and Sustainable Construction Director. Dr Minson joins the GCCA from the UK-based Mineral Products Association and will take up the role in January 2019. Dr Minson will lead the GCCA’s work in promoting the sustainability value of concrete in the future of construction, according to a press release. "I am delighted to be taking on this role at the GCCA, working in a sector which ... |
Titan Group joins the GCCA26 September 2018, Published under Cement NewsGreece’s Titan Group has announced that it has joined the Global Concrete and Cement Association (GCCA). Through its participation, the company continues building on its commitment to actively engage in collaborative initiatives aiming to address global sustainability challenges, according to a press release. The UK-based GCCA will incorporate the activities of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) as of January 2019, following a strategic partnership with the World Business Council f... |
GCCA expands to 16 members05 September 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) expanded to 16 members last month, adding companies from Europe, South America and Asia. Buzzi Unicem, Cementos Argos, Cementos Pacasmayo, Çimsa Çimento, SCG Cement and Titan Cement were all welcomed to the association which launched earlier this year. Furthermore, the US-based Portland Cement Association has joined the GCCA as an affiliate. "We are delighted to welcome further cement and concrete companies and like-minded organisations t... |
Leading cement companies form the GCCA31 January 2018, Published under Cement NewsNine leading companies in the cement sector have launched the Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA). The founding members are Cemex, CNBM, CRH, Dangote, Eurocement, HeidelbergCement, LafargeHolcim, Taiheiyo and Votorantim. The GCCA has been created to develop and strengthen the industry’s contribution to sustainable construction, according to a press release. In order to achieve this, the GCCA will promote the development of durable and environmentally conscious infrastructure at ... |