The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said the industry has started working to reduce the carbon footprint of the cement industry.
The CeMAP said it officially launched the Philippine Cement and Concrete Industry Decarbonization Roadmap in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Government of Canada, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on June 29, 2026.
The roadmap represents a major milestone for the Philippine cement and concrete industry, providing a long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring the continued production of high-quality cement for the country’s infrastructure, housing, and economic development, CeMAP said.
“The development of the roadmap was made possible through the generous support and funding of the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada, underscoring the strong partnership between Canada and the Philippines in promoting sustainable industrial development, climate resilience, and innovation,” CeMAP said.
The roadmap serves as a practical and science-based guide for the industry’s decarbonization journey through increased production of low-carbon cement, alternative and renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements, new supplementary cementitious materials, and the eventual deployment of carbon capture technologies, CeMAP explained.
CeMAP President John Reinier Dizon said Thailand is generally recognized as the ASEAN frontrunner in this field because it published its national cement decarbonization roadmap earlier and has been actively promoting regional cooperation through the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM).
The Philippines is the latest among countries to develop a comprehensive national roadmap and is often cited as one of the first ASEAN countries to prepare a roadmap jointly endorsed by government and industry, Dizon pointed out.
“Developing and implementing a Cement and Concrete Decarbonization Roadmap is important because it provides a clear, coordinated strategy for one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries to reduce emissions while continuing to support economic growth and infrastructure development,” Dizon explained.
“A Cement and Concrete Decarbonization Roadmap is more than an environmental document—it is an industrial development strategy. It ensures that as our nation continues to build homes, schools, hospitals, roads, and other vital infrastructure, we do so with lower carbon emissions, greater efficiency, enhanced competitiveness, and stronger resilience. It provides a clear pathway for government and industry to work together in securing a sustainable future for both economic growth and environmental stewardship,” Dizon emphasized.
Source: https://malaya.com.ph/business/corporate/cement-producers-launch-roadmap-to-cut-carbon-footprint/
