We are pleased to announce we have signed a ground-breaking agreement with the UN’s Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to work together on #decarbonising the cement and #concrete industry, with a strong focus on the Global South. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Austria, Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO, said: “Cement and concrete are a vital part of resilient #infrastructure development. Decarbonizing the cement and concrete sectors worldwide is essential to reducing CO2 emissions and tackling climate change. The GCCA and its members are leading the way on doing so for this important global industry. Our UNIDO Member States face a number of technical, market-related and policy hurdles that make decarbonization commitments even more challenging. That is why I am very glad to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with the GCCA and start a new phase of closer cooperation that will help our Member States overcome those challenges.” Thomas Guillot, our CEO, said: “Through our #NetZero Roadmap and the accelerator programme we have put in place, we are already working with policymakers, governments and industry to overcome procurement and resourcing challenges across the global south. Having this ground-breaking agreement with UNIDO is a natural progression which we hope will fast-track progress in a meaningful way.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ex_fUFYF Rana Ghoneim
GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association
Wholesale Building Materials
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The trusted, authoritative global voice for the cement and concrete sector.
About us
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is the global voice for cement and concrete - the most widely used man-made product on the planet. The GCCA and its members are committed to promoting the unique properties of concrete as a sustainable, durable and resilient building material – a material that will answer the needs of a growing and increasingly urban population that is set to exceed 9 billion people by 2050. The GCCA’s authoritative voice will help ensure that the prevailing views of cement and concrete are holistic and based on robust evidence. Alongside this global advocacy role, the GCCA will gather and publish data against the industry’s sustainability commitments as well as develop member guidelines and initiate research. This is being supported by the transfer of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) activities to the GCCA under the strategic partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The GCCA work programme is organised along three dimensions: sustainability, innovation and the positioning of concrete. Sustainable development of our industry is at the very core of the GCCA’s work and has five pillars: safety & health, climate change & energy, social responsibility, environment & nature and circular economy. We want to drive responsible industry leadership in the manufacture and use of cement and concrete. We will strive to improve the global social and environmental impact of the sector’s activities and products. We aim to foster innovation and collaboration with industry associations and inspiring architects, engineers and innovators across the globe and along the length of the built-environment value chain. Concrete is more than a building material. It provides homes, it connects communities, it encourages trade, it provides energy, it improves health, it broadens minds.
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External link for GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association
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- Wholesale Building Materials
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Cement, Concrete, Building Materials, Construction, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Environment, Buildings, Land, Property, Real Estate, Planning
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2 Kingdom Street
641 - 642, 6th Floor
London, England W2 6JP, GB
Employees at GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association
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🌱 "Our pathway to #NetZero is simply so big, that we have to engage, and do so where key people, including decision makers are gathered. It is actually most efficient to do that where there is a strong focus on net zero and where many voices convene." Thomas Guillot, our CEO, addresses why climate events are so important in his blog 'In defence of climate change conferences - and why we have to engage'. Have a read 📖 ⬇️ #ClimateAction #COP29 #ClimateWeekNYC
✅ I’ve recently returned home from a fortnight away attending several important international climate-events in both North and South America, and I want to reflect on why these events are so important. 🌿 With COP29 Azerbaijan also on the horizon next month in Baku, it is easy to be cynical about such events – just all talk-talk, allied with the fact that international travel often means flying and personal carbon footprints. Valid concerns. 🏢 However, from my industry’s perspective, our shared goal – achieving #NetZero for the world’s most used human made material, concrete – it is a hugely complex task which therefore requires a shared focus and commitment. Progress requires input across industry, governments, policymakers, investors, both users and buyers of cement and concrete, as well as from city planners, architects, designers and a whole host of additional stakeholders. 🌱 Our pathway to net zero is simply so big, that we have to engage, and do so where key people, including decision makers are gathered. It is actually most efficient to do that where there is a strong focus on net zero and where many voices convene. 📖 My latest blog 'In defence of climate conferences - and why we have to engage' addresses this 👇 #ClimateAction #COP29 #ClimateWeekNYC
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GHGT-17 Business Stream session spotlight Unique Sector Considerations on Developing Carbon Management Projects As various industry sectors pursue decarbonization, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and carbon management will play crucial roles, but approaches will differ across industries and jurisdictions. Join us for a compelling session where experts will discuss how key sectors such as cement, steel, bio-CCS, and waste-to-energy are tackling carbon management. Discover the similarities and differences in their approaches and gain insights into the unique challenges each sector faces. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how different industries are navigating their journey toward decarbonization. Register for GHGT-17 today and engage with leaders shaping the future of carbon management. https://lnkd.in/e5rGHHz Juho Lipponen Angela Hepworth Claude Lorea Iain Macdonald Stéphane Tondo Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Initiative Drax Group GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association OGCI (Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) ArcelorMittal
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Applications are still open for the "Concrete In Life 2024/2025" photography competition, organized for the 6th time by the Global Cement and Concrete Association and participated by photographers from all over the world. Submit your photos reflecting the theme of concrete in life by the final deadline of November 30, 2024. For detailed information, click the link: https://lnkd.in/g8GCrt9B #ConcreteInLife2425 GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association
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⏰ There's still time to register for our webinar on Tuesday 15 October, where we will be launching the GCCA Definitions of Low Carbon Cement and Concrete for Green Procurement. ✅ Low carbon procurement is a key policy enabler for industrial decarbonisation and foundational for this are definitions for low carbon products. 🌿 Register now👇 https://ow.ly/IhML50TIBZK #ConcreteFuture #Decarbonisation #LowCarbon #Cement #Concrete
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“As #architects, one would think that we wouldn't like #regulation, but to be honest, codes and standards help us in the conversation with our clients so that it becomes less about affordability and more about what is the right thing to do.” We spoke to Emily Grandstaff-Rice FAIA, Senior Project Manager/Associate Principal at Perkins&Will at our #COP28 #ConcreteFuture Pavilion. We’ll back with the #ConcreteFuture Pavilion in #COP29 so get in touch at communication@gccassociation.org if you're interested in partnering with us. 🌱 #Sustainability #GreenBuilding
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Biodiversity is critical to the health of our planet. Ensuring our relationship with nature underpins the way that we operate. 🌿 GCCA members are committed to achieving net positive impact in their cement, concrete and aggregates operations, and producing net zero concrete by 2050. Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eW5_JCd #WorldHabitatDay #concretefuture
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Last week we launched our #ConcreteInLife2425 photography competition live from #ClimateWeekNYC! 📸 We were delighted to be joined by our #ConcreteInLife2425 judges Tina Paillet, FRICS, President of RICS and our CEO, Thomas Guillot. ♻️ Thanks to our GCCA member Cemex for hosting our gallery at their thought-provoking circularity event with their CEO and GCCA President, Fernando Gonzalez-Olivieri and William McDonough, architect and globally leader in sustainable development and design, and 'godfather' of cradle to cradle. Also on the panel was Joe Murphy Executive Lead Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Enter our photography competition now for your chance to win up to $10,000. More details at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8GCrt9B #ArchitecturePhotography #UrbanPhotography #PhotographyCompetition Paul Adeleke in main picture with Tina Paillet, FRICS.
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🚨 Join us for our next webinar on 15 October, where we will be launching the GCCA Definitions of Low Carbon Cement and Concrete for Green Procurement. ✅ Low carbon procurement is a key policy enabler for industrial decarbonisation and foundational for this are definitions for low carbon products. 🌿 Register now👇 https://lnkd.in/eaYmTJNB #concretefuture #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #cement #concrete
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We are excited to share that Gensler Global Co-Chair Diane J. Hoskins, FAIA, NCARB is a judge for GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association's #ConcreteInLife2425! 📸 See how to enter the competition: https://lnkd.in/es9hBAyX