The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) has sent a joint letter to Canada’s provincial ministers of the environment emphasizing industrial carbon markets as the most flexible and cost-effective way to incentivize industry to reduce emissions and providing five recommendations to fix industrial carbon pricing:
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Support Grows for GCCA Net Zero Value Chain Initiative
A new initiative and membership category will support the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA) net zero emission target for industry operations. Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) is open to admixture companies, equipment manufacturers and industrial infrastructure specialists, especially those in carbon capture, utilization and storage.
Read MoreGCCA Hosts Summit in Mexico City
In partnership with Mexico City, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) hosted the Circular Cities and Policy Summit 2025, June 3-6, at the InterContinental Presidente Hotel. The pivotal event brought together hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers, public authorities, urban planners, developers, and other built environment practitioners to explore sustainable urban development and the role of circularity in building resilient…
Read MorePCA Brandishes New Identity: American Cement Association
The limitations of a brand rooted in early 19th century intellectual property have compelled a Portland Cement Association name change to American Cement Association (ACA). President and CEO Mike Ireland announced the move on May 7 during the 2025 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference Industry Insights Session at the Birmingham (Ala.) Jefferson Convention Center. President and CEO Mike Ireland opens the session…
Read MoreAmerican Concrete Institute Releases ACI CODE-318-25
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the release of the 2025 edition of its flagship document, “ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary.” This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early Spring 2025.
Read MoreCNCA Lauds Hagemeister
The California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) expressed its gratitude to Mike Hagemeister of Pan Pacific Cement for his “exceptional leadership as chair of the CNCA board of directors in 2024. Mike’s guidance and fresh perspective were invaluable to both the board and our team.”
Read MorePutting Sustainability, Essential Role of Concrete in Focus
A popular global photo competition called “Concrete in Life,” which highlights the sustainability, essential nature and beauty of concrete throughout the world, has been launched from New York’s influential international Climate Week event.
Read MoreWCA Director Addresses Global Cement Industry
In an address at the World Cement Association (WCA) Annual Conference, Emir Adiguzel, director of the association, outlined the significant challenges and transformative opportunities facing the global cement industry.
Read MoreTexas Lehigh Joins SCA
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the addition of Texas Lehigh Cement Co. as its newest member.
Read MoreGCCA: New Partnerships Emerge From Innovandi Open Challenge
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced four new partnerships between cement manufacturers and tech start-ups to work together on the development of low carbon concrete.
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