Transitioning Thailand’s Cement Industry Towards Carbon Neutrality
About The Pathway to Net Zero: Transitioning Thailand’s Cement Industry towards Carbon Neutrality
The cement industry accounts for a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions, driven primarily by the core calcination process and high energy consumption. To support mitigation efforts in this sector, GIZ Thailand’s TGC EMC programme has released its latest report titled “Transitioning Thailand’s Cement Industry towards Carbon Neutrality”
📌Key Highlights from the Report: .
- 📈 Building on Existing Milestones: Enhancing the “Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap” established by the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) to further accelerate the industry’s transition towards net-zero goals
- 🔍 Global Benchmarking & Deep Analysis: Evaluating various decarbonisation options across the value chain based on global best practices, international case studies, and techno-economic assessments
- 🗓️ Phased Policy Framework (2025–2060): Proposing an actionable and structured policy agenda spanning short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.
- 🤝 Value Chain & Stakeholder Mapping: Outlining the roles and responsibilities of key actors from both supply and demand sides to foster the adoption of low-carbon fuels, CCU/S technologies, and performance-based green procurement standards
This publication serves as a vital strategic tool to drive a tangible transition in Thailand’s cement sector. Through multi-stakeholder collaboration on policy and technological frameworks, it aims to foster sustainable industry growth while aligning with national and global climate objectives.
