en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing the development and large-scale deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the global cement and concrete industry. This collaboration will focus on capacity building, joint advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership to accelerate decarbonization in the industrial sector.

The partnership was officially announced at the GCCA 2026 CEO Strategic Dialogue held in Madrid, Spain. As a first key action, the two organizations plan to convene a high-level roundtable, bringing together industry leaders and key stakeholders to accelerate the progress of CCS technology in the cement sector. Together, they will enhance awareness of CCS technology within the cement industry, advocate for its role as a critical component of the sector's decarbonization strategy, and share technical insights and policy considerations to support the promotion and application of CCS technology.

Thomas Guillot, CEO of GCCA, stated that the cement and concrete industry is leveraging a range of technologies and mechanisms to advance its mission of full decarbonization. He believes that carbon capture and storage is a key lever for the industry to achieve its goals and that the technology is viable. Through closer collaboration with GCCSI, he looks forward to leveraging CCS project pathways—including critical policy outreach—to help members achieve net-zero targets more quickly.

Jarad Daniels, CEO of GCCSI, noted that global cement producers are striving to reduce emissions while continuing to supply materials essential for building resilient and safe infrastructure. CCS will be a vital part of this effort. Through this collaboration, the aim is to share expertise, foster dialogue, and create conditions for successful CCS projects, thereby supporting the sector's decarbonization journey.

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