Concrete Action for Climate: Global cement industry launches decarbonisation coalition

Michael Holder
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Cement and concrete sector joins forces with World Economic Forum to try and accelerate efforts to deliver net zero emissions

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has teamed up with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch a new collaborative coalition today aimed at guiding the industry's path towards delivering...

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