The 3rd workshop of the Net Zero Accelerator initiative by the Azerbaijan Cement Producers Association (ASİA) was organized last month. The final report of the “Net Zero Roadmap” was discussed during the two-day workshop.
Association members were joined in discussions with other interested parties, including participants from Azerbaijan's concrete industry, representatives of construction companies, government bodies, and non-governmental organizations.
The discussion of the final report of the “Net Zero Roadmap” included strategies for reducing carbon emissions across the entire value chain in the cement and concrete sector. The presentations addressed the reduction of the clinker factor, a key contributor to carbon emissions in cement production, as well as the development of alternative fuels, the implementation of efficient construction design, and carbon capture. Also, relevant legislation and regulations on carbon emissions were discussed.
Upon completion and approval of the roadmap, Azerbaijan's cement and concrete industry will have a clear path towards net zero by 2050.
It is worth noting that in preparing the Net Zero Roadmap, the association's members are utilizing the scientific and practical expertise of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the European Cement Research Academy (ECRA), ensuring alignment with state policy.
The final report of the roadmap is planned to be presented to the public at COP29.
