Cement and Concrete Industry Leaders Discuss Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality at New York Climate Week 2022
Special Advisor to UN Secretary General on Climate calls for all-hands-on-deck action in keynote speech
At a New York Climate Week 2022 panel event on Sept. 20, the Portland Cement Association, in partnership with the Global Cement and Concrete Association, showcased the industry’s decarbonization progress since launching its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality in October 2021. Panelists also reviewed next steps to accelerate efforts. While PCA spoke to U.S. cement companies’ advancements, GCCA provided a global perspective.
Selwin Hart, Special Advisor to the U.N. Secretary General for Climate Action and Just Transition, delivered the keynote speech, issuing a strong call for governments to take a more active role in helping to expedite industry efforts. Panelists also addressed specific policies that are vital to building a green, net zero concrete future, and discussed innovative tools available to stakeholders and policymakers worldwide.