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🌲 What are the unintended & unseen consequences of using wood for construction❓ “Mass Timber would have large adverse effects on the World’s forests.  Supplying large quantities of wood for construction would also require large increases in wood harvesting.  Even without mass timber, wood used for timber, paper, and all purposes other than fuel, will be 90% higher in 2050 than in 2010.” #WRI 👉 https://bit.ly/49Rm0EA #CA4BM  Cerame-Unie Concrete Europe ECSPA - European Calcium Silicate Producers Association ERMCO GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association EMO - European Mortar Industry Organisation

#CBAM is crucial to ensure a level playing field and drive industrial #decarbonisation. But for it to work effectively, strong enforcement and clear regulations are essential. Here are some key measures to prevent fraud, enhance transparency, and strengthen CBAM implementation: ✔️ Strict mirroring of the #EUETS to avoid loopholes ✔️ Robust verification to tackle misreporting risks ✔️ Clear customs codes & sampling to prevent circumvention ✔️ Resources for enforcement at EU and national levels 📢 Read our position paper for more: https://lnkd.in/e8GfK3dg

🌿 Tracking Progress: The Cement Industry’s #Biodiversity Journey Nature conservation is at the 💚 of the European #cement industry. From quarry rehabilitation to pollinator protection and invasive species management, we are taking action to enhance biodiversity across our sites. Our Biodiversity Roadmap is guiding this transformation, aligning with the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the EU Nature Restoration Law. The goal? To restore ecosystems, protect wildlife, and contribute to a Nature Positive future. 📢 Explore the latest progress and case studies in our brochure: https://lnkd.in/dgycqRti

💜💪 To celebrate #IWD2025, we sit down with Miette Dechelle, our Health & Safety Manager, to explore the vital link between workplace safety and gender equality. In this podcast episode, Miette shares: 🔹 How gender perspectives shape health & safety policies 🔹 Strategies to create a secure, inclusive work environment 🔹 How women are breaking industry stereotypes and stepping into leadership Creating a safe and diverse workplace is key to driving change in our sector. Let’s celebrate the women leading the way! 🎧 Listen now on our website: https://lnkd.in/dJ8KeZuK & available on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dhUwY9JU #AccelerateAction

As we celebrate #IWD2025, we continue our podcast series Empowering Inclusion: Women in the Cement Industry! In episode 2, we speak with Agnieszka Garbacz from Cemex about the powerful intersection of public affairs, social impact, and sustainability in our sector. 💡 Agnieszka highlights: 🔹 How community engagement promotes inclusion & diversity 🔹 The challenge of attracting young talent to cement & why it’s a sector full of opportunities 🔹 The role of #decarbonisation & sustainability in making the industry more appealing #Inclusion is key to innovation. Let’s celebrate the women shaping our sector! 🎧 Listen now on our website: https://lnkd.in/dvsYke2Q or on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ddcmBC4r #AccelerateAction

This week we are celebrating women in the cement industry! 💜💪 For #InternationalWomensDay, we’re highlighting the inspiring journey of Yosra Briki from Vicat in an episode of Empowering Inclusion: Women in the Cement Industry. From scientific research to a key role in public affairs, Yosra shares: 🔹 How her scientific background shapes her work today 🔹 Why diversity drives innovation & sustainability 🔹 Her international experiences in Switzerland, Japan & France 🎧 Listen now on our website: https://lnkd.in/dWsCSbWW 🎙️ or on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dJgpT8DN #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

🚨 Save the date for ReActiv Project final event – March 27 How can industrial symbiosis between the #cement and alumina sectors drive resource efficiency and CO2 reduction? Join ReActiv’s final event to explore the transformative role of processed bauxite in sustainable cement production and circular economy practices. 📅 Date: March 27 🕒 Time: 09:30 - 17:00 📍 Location: Avenue d'Auderghem 22, 1040 Brussels 🔹 Who should attend? Policymakers, industry leaders, technical experts & anyone interested in SCMs and industrial waste valorisation. 🔗 Register now (on-site registration closes 24 March): https://lnkd.in/dCk6-B8X

📢 The #EUSocialForum is happening on 5-6 March! As Europe tackles #skills gaps, labour shortages, and the transition to a green economy, discussions on workforce upskilling and competitiveness have never been more critical. We're committed to ensuring that the cement industry has the right skills for the future. That’s why we are working with European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) on an EU-funded project to map skills needs for 2030-2050—supporting workers and businesses in the transition. 🔹 Join the conversation & follow the livestream! → https://lnkd.in/egWeZPUs 📸©️ European Commission EU Employment & Skills

📍 One year after the launch of the #AntwerpDeclaration, business leaders have once again gathered in Antwerp —this time with 400 business leaders, industry and worker representatives— to discuss the just-published #CleanIndustrial Deal with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The message from industry is loud and clear: #DeliverTheDeal To restore investment, safeguard jobs, and build a competitive & sustainable Europe, we need: ✅ Immediate action from EU Heads of State ✅ A strong business case for investing in Europe ✅ Concrete steps to restore industrial competitiveness ⏳ The time to act is now.

🚨 The #CleanIndustrialDeal is here — now it’s time for action! The European Commission has set the course with the #CleanIndustrialDeal. To truly drive industrial #decarbonisation, key gaps must be addressed: 🔹 Financing – The Industrial Decarbonisation Bank must go beyond coordination and actively deploy funds to support transformation. 🔹 CO2 Infrastructure – A concrete plan for transport & storage lacks —a must for deep decarbonisation. 🔹 Affordable Energy – High electricity prices hinder industry transformation. Market design reform is urgently needed. 🔹 Lead Markets – Demand for low-carbon materials must be incentivised through public procurement and circular economy policies. We are ready to engage to ensure that the Clean Industrial Deal is translated into concrete policies that enable a competitive, sustainable #cement industry. 🔗🗞️ Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ex6-57jU