In the debut episode of "Cementing Europe’s Future", we welcome CEMBUREAU CEO, Koen Coppenholle, about the venture into podcasting. Discover why CEMBUREAU believes this format perfectly complements their communication, the objectives they hope to achieve, and the array of topics awaiting listeners— from carbon neutrality to innovative co-processing techniques.

Cementing Europe's Future

In this crucial episode of "Cementing Europe’s Future," we explore the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and its implications for the cement industry's decarbonisation efforts. Join Emmanuel Brutin, CEMBUREAU Public Affairs Director, as he outlines the role of ⁠carbon capture technology⁠ in achieving net zero, the importance of investment, and the legislative framework shaping our sustainable future. Listen in to understand how the #NZIA could solidify the European cement sector's net zero commitments.

The Net Zero Industry Act: Implications for the Cement Industry

In this episode of 'Cementing Europe’s Future,' we explore the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its pivotal role in equilibrating CO2 emission costs for EU industries and global importers. Dive into the intricacies of CBAM, its strategy to combat carbon leakage, and its phased implementation impacting the cement sector. Understand the mechanism's design for fairness and transparency in the global market and how it aligns with the EU Green Deal. Essential listening for those interested in environmental policy and its effects on industry and global trade.

CBAM Explained: Cementing a Fair Carbon Future in the EU

In this episode, we explore the EU co-funded skills project with Tom Deleu, Secretary General of EFBWW. We discuss the project's inception, its core objectives, the critical role of trade unions, and collaborative strategies to navigate the industry's challenges. The dialogue also explores how education and societal transformation can meet the job market's evolving demands, aiming to shape a resilient, skilled workforce ready for the green and digital transitions in the cement industry.

Shaping The Future: Skills Development In The Cement Industry

This episode explores the transformative world of cement production with special guest Yosra Briki from VICAT Group. Discover the critical role of clinker in cement's composition and why the industry is steering towards reducing its usage for a sustainable future. Yosra sheds light on how supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are revolutionising cement production by lowering the clinker-to-cement ratio, exploring both commonly used SCMs in the EU and innovative materials on the horizon. We tackle the major hurdles of SCM utilisation, from availability to quality concerns, and the promising avenues to overcome these challenges.

Opportunities And Challenges In Utilising Secondary Cementitious Materials

In the second episode of our International Women's Day series "Empowering Inclusion: Women in the Cement Industry," we discuss the interplay of public affairs, social impact, and environmental responsibility with gender inclusion, featuring Agnieszka Garbacz from CEMEX Poland.

Agnieszka explores community-centric initiatives and their significance in areas surrounding cement plants, showcasing how adapting activities to diverse needs promotes inclusion and diversity. She also addresses the challenge of attracting young talent to the cement industry, emphasizing its potential as a rewarding sector, especially in decarbonisation efforts.

Empowering Inclusion: Women in the Cement Industry - Episode 2

In celebration of International Women's Day, join us for Episode 3 of "Empowering Inclusion: Women in the Cement Industry." In this special episode we discover the inspiring journey of Yosra Briki from VICAT, whose path from scientific research to a key role in public affairs in the cement industry showcases the empowering potential for women in our field.

Yosra shares her experiences transitioning from a deep scientific background to influencing public affairs, shedding light on the impact of her scientific insights on current roles and the importance of diversity in fostering innovation and sustainability within the cement industry. Her international experiences in Switzerland, Japan, and France offer a unique perspective on inclusion and gender balance.

Empowering Inclusion: Women in the Cement Industry - Episode 3

In this episode of "Co-Processing in Action", we sit down with Piotr Bąbelewski, the Plant Director at CEMEX Rudniki Cement Plant, to explore the transformative journey towards unprecedented sustainability in one of the most industrialised areas of Poland. With a remarkable history of over 50 years in leveraging waste materials from nearby industries, Rudniki has emerged as a beacon of environmental stewardship, achieving a staggering 92% substitution of fossil fuels with alternative fuels.

Co - Processing In Action: Rudniki Achieves 92% Alternative Fuel Substitution And Beyond

In this episode of "Cementing Europe’s Future," we sit down with Lawrence Cappelle, policy advisor for the European People’s Party in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee. As the EU parliamentary term ends, we discuss key achievements under the European Green Deal and look ahead to the role of the European Parliament in advancing climate and industrial decarbonisation policies. Lawrence also reflects on the evolving role of industry in climate strategy and the importance of the upcoming European elections in shaping future policies. Tune in for a focused dialogue on navigating Europe's political landscape.

EU Elections And Industrial Decarbonisation: Reflecting on Progress and Policy

Together with Christina Altides, a member of the 2024 Elections Secretariat and advisor to the Director General for Communication in the European Parliament, we delve into the significance of the upcoming ⁠European elections⁠ and explore how businesses and industry associations can foster democratic engagement. Discover how industry leaders can leverage their influence to promote voter participation and combat disinformation, ensuring a well-informed electorate.

Industry's Role in the 2024 European Elections: Fostering Democratic Engagement

In this episode of "Cementing Europe’s Future," CEMBUREAU Public Affairs Director Emmanuel Brutin reveals the newly updated Net Zero Roadmap. We elaborate on the main changes, including updates to decarbonisation levers like CCUS, alternative fuels, and clinker-to-cement ratios. Tune in to understand the roadmap’s CO2 reduction ambitions for 2030, 2040, and 2050, and the crucial policy demands needed to achieve these projections.

CEMBUREAU's Updated Net Zero Roadmap: What's New? What's Next?

In this episode of "Cementing Europe’s Future," Dr. Fragkoulis Kanavaris from Arup discusses how the European cement industry can reduce embodied carbon in buildings, focusing on innovative design strategies and optimised concrete mixes. Arup's recent study provides key insights into achieving significant carbon reductions while maintaining concrete's essential benefits such as durability and energy efficiency.

Arup Study Findings: Reducing Embodied Carbon and Concrete's Footprint

In this episode of "Cementing Europe’s Future," we explore how concrete carbonation is reshaping CO2 emission reporting. Tomas Gustafsson from the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of incorporating carbonation into guidelines and national emissions inventories, and the broader implications of these developments. Tune in to discover how carbonation could influence future greenhouse gas reporting standards and lead to more accurate reporting.

Concrete Carbonation: Shaping the Future of Carbon Removal and Emission Reporting

In this episode of Cementing Europe’s Future, we talk about the groundbreaking FastCarb project, which transforms demolition waste into valuable carbon sinks. Our guest, Xavier Guillot, Standardisation Director at Holcim, explains how FastCarb accelerates CO₂ uptake in recycled concrete, turning a common by-product of construction and demolition into a tool for carbon reduction. Discover the science behind natural carbonation, the project’s innovative techniques for enhancing CO₂ absorption, and its implications for sustainable construction.

Transforming Demolition Waste into Carbon Sinks: Inside the FastCarb Project

In this episode of Cementing Europe’s Future, we dive into the much-anticipated Clean Industrial Deal and its potential to drive industrial decarbonisation and competitiveness. CEMBUREAU CEO Koen Coppenholle joins us to discuss what this initiative could mean for the cement sector—from securing investment in breakthrough technologies to ensuring regulatory certainty, CO₂ infrastructure, and lead markets for low-carbon products.

With over 100 decarbonisation projects already underway, the cement industry is ready to scale up. But what key policy enablers are needed to make it happen? And how can the Clean Industrial Deal help unlock a sustainable business case for deep decarbonisation?

CEMBUREAU

Popular tracks