CEMBUREAU

How will the #cement industry’s shift to net zero with its workforce?    As part of our EU co-funded “Cement Skills 2030” project with European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW), VDZ is commissioned to map the future #skills landscape of our sector. The result is a comprehensive, forward-looking study that explores how digitalisation and #decarbonisation will change job profiles by 2050 across Europe.    🔍 Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/drgvAPcH    #FutureofWork #JustTransition #CementSkills2030 

🏆 The GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association #ConcreteInLife2425 global photography competition winners have been announced! Congratulations to: 📸 Overall Winner, $10,000 prize - Henrik Hagerup with the photo ‘Venice beach skating’ in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA 📸 Urban Concrete $2,500 prize - Anvar Sadath with ‘Urban Flow’ in Dubai, UAE 📸 Concrete Infrastructure, $2,500 prize - Wentao Guo with ‘Structure as Aesthetics’ in Washington, D.C. 📸 Concrete in Daily Life, $2,500 prize - Wellington Kuswanto with ‘Daily Life in Bedok Jetty’ in Singapore 📸 Beauty and Design, $2,500 prize - Artemio Layno with ‘Broken Building’ in Amsterdam, Netherlands  📸 The People’s Vote, $5,000 prize - Mohamed Rafi with ‘Fluttering Through Life’ in Pondicherry, India    Find out more at https://lnkd.in/es9hBAyX   #PhotographyCompetition #Photographer #Photo #Concrete #Cement

🏙️ How can we use Europe’s built environment more efficiently? Join the European Commission’s Level(s) webinar on 29 April to explore how smarter use of existing buildings and spaces can help achieve Europe’s climate and social goals. 📌 What’s on the agenda? 🔹 Reducing emissions through building reuse & renovation 🔹 Tackling housing shortages with sufficiency measures 🔹 The role of municipalities in optimising built space 🔹 Insights on the EU’s Affordable Housing Initiative 🔹 How Level(s) supports sustainable design & renovation 📅 29 April | 10:00–11:30 CEST 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d-qmsFq2 #sustainableconstruction #circulareconomy

How will the green transition transform skills' needs in the #cement industry? As part of the EU-funded joint "Cement Skills 2030 project", European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) and CEMBUREAU commissioned VDZ to explore how evolving technologies, climate goals and related policies will transform #skills and job profiles across Europe. 👷♀️🛠️   The study analyses six case study countries and delivers insights into the sector’s path to carbon neutrality by 2050, helping shape the workforce of the future. 📅 Save the date: the joint policy recommendations will be presented at a hybrid conference on 27 May 2025.   🔍 Explore the full VDZ study here: https://lnkd.in/drgvAPcH

Did you know that co-processing can replace up to 💯% of fossil fuels in #cement production? 🌍♻️ #Coprocessing allows for the simultaneous recycling of materials and energy recovery from waste, reducing reliance on fossil fuels like coal and petroleum products. This means: ✅ Lower CO₂ emissions ✅ Less waste to landfill ✅ Efficient use of resources 🔍 Explore real case studies, videos, and materials on our co-processing page: https://lnkd.in/eCedV73B

Our industry is making huge investments in #decarbonisation, but without strong #leadmarkets, the transition won’t happen fast enough. Public procurement, clear regulations, and demand incentives are key to making low-carbon cement the norm. 🔹 EU policies like the EPBD & CPR lay the groundwork—now we need strong implementation. 🔹 Green public procurement must drive demand for sustainable construction materials. 🔹 Private & public sector initiatives should incentivise low-carbon choices across the value chain. Our position paper outlines the steps needed now until 2030 to make lead markets a reality: https://lnkd.in/d-TK7gDD

🎧 Tune in to "Cementing Europe's Future"! Want to stay ahead on sustainability, decarbonisation, and circularity in the cement industry? Our #podcast dives into the key policies, innovations, and strategies shaping the sector’s journey toward net zero by 2050. 🌍 Hear from industry leaders, policymakers, and experts as they discuss: 🔹 The #cement industry’s role in Europe's future 🔹 #Decarbonisation & carbon neutrality strategies 🔹 The push for a circular economy Follow us on Spotify & start listening today: https://lnkd.in/dyqzbdpb

🏗️ Sustainable #construction in action! From green cities to energy-efficient buildings, the #cement and concrete industry is driving innovation for a more sustainable built environment. Our photo gallery showcases real projects that are shaping the future of construction through: ✅ Green city design & sustainability rating systems ✅ Energy-efficient buildings with low-carbon solutions ✅ Recycling & renovation to minimise waste & preserve resources ✅ Digitalisation for smarter construction & material tracking 🔍 Explore the gallery & see sustainable construction in action! → https://lnkd.in/en7wSbi

As Europe accelerates industrial #decarbonisation, carbon capture & storage (#CCS) is at the forefront of the transition. Tomorrow in Brussels, policy leaders, industry experts, and key stakeholders will gather to discuss: 🔹 CCS financing & national strategies 🔹 Policy developments & regulatory frameworks 🔹 CO2 transport, storage & carbon removal More info & registration: https://lnkd.in/gvrpSTGr Global CCS Institute

🌲 What are the unintended & unseen consequences of using wood for construction❓ “Mass Timber would have large adverse effects on the World’s forests.  Supplying large quantities of wood for construction would also require large increases in wood harvesting.  Even without mass timber, wood used for timber, paper, and all purposes other than fuel, will be 90% higher in 2050 than in 2010.” #WRI 👉 https://bit.ly/49Rm0EA #CA4BM  Cerame-Unie Concrete Europe ECSPA - European Calcium Silicate Producers Association ERMCO GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association EMO - European Mortar Industry Organisation