The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the Global CCS Institute are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of carbon capture and storage (CCS) across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the critical importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.
The GCCA, whose members operate in nearly every country and account for a significant share of global cement production, will leverage the Institute’s specialist knowledge as a leading carbon capture and storage think tank. The two year partnership will work to accelerate industrial decarbonisation through shared outreach, thought leadership, capacity building and stakeholder engagement to support CCS as a key mitigation option for the cement industry.
Marking the first major milestone under the MOU, the parties will convene a high-level roundtable bringing together industry leaders and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and accelerate progress on shared priorities and initiatives.
Announced at the GCCA’s CEO Strategic Dialogue 2026, Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the GCCA, commented: “The cement and concrete industry has been making progress to achieve its mission to fully decarbonise, utilising a variety of technologies and mechanisms. We know that carbon capture and storage is a crucial lever for the industry to get there and we know that the technology works. Through working more closely with the GCCSI we are looking forward to helping our members reach their net zero goals more quickly through the use of CCS project pathways, including crucial policy outreach.”
“Cement producers around the world are working to reduce emissions while continuing to supply a material that is essential to building resilient and safe infrastructure, and CCS will be an important part of that effort,” said Jarad Daniels, CEO of the Global CCS Institute. “Through this partnership, we aim to support the industry by sharing expertise, fostering dialogue, and creating the conditions needed for CCS projects to succeed.”
The newly established roundtable will constitute representatives from all key stakeholder groups to ensure optimal efficacy and impact in catalysing investment in cement sector decarbonisation.
As part of the agreement, the two organisations will work together to:
- Promote awareness and understanding of CCS technologies for cement
- Share technical insights and policy considerations to support CCS adoption
- Advocate for CCS as a critical component of cement sector decarbonisation strategies globally
The partnership was formally launched at the annual GCCA CEO gathering held in Madrid, Spain.
Chief Executive of the Global Cement and Concrete Association, Thomas Guillot (left), pictured with the Global CCS Institute’s Board Director Kamel Ben-Naceur (right) during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.
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Media enquires should be directed to:
Stephanie Mackrell
Head of Communications
GCCA
stephanie.mackrell@gccassociation.org
Ruth Gebremedhin
Strategic Communications Manager
Global CCS Institute
ruth.gebremedhin@globalccsinstitute.com
About the GCCA
The GCCA and its members account for the majority of global cement production capacity outside of China, as well as a growing number of Chinese manufacturers. Member companies have committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating CO2 emissions in concrete, which currently account for around 7% globally, through implementation of the GCCA’s Concrete Future 2050 Net Zero Roadmap – the first heavy industry to set out such a detailed plan. Together, GCCA is committed to building a bright, resilient and sustainable concrete future for the industry and for the world. www.gccassociation.org
About the Global CCS Institute
The Global CCS Institute is an international think tank whose mission is to accelerate the scale-up of carbon capture and storage (CCS), a vital technology to tackle climate change and deliver climate neutrality. Visit www.globalccsinstitute.com for more.
