Driving Sustainability in the Cement Industry: CAT-COLACEM’s Path to Carbon Reduction

OVERVIEW
Discover how CAT-COLACEM, Tunisia’s leading cement company, is transforming the construction sector by embedding sustainability into its core operations. Through bold emissions targets, renewable energy initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration, the company is addressing the climate impacts of cement production while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
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CHALLENGES
🔹 High CO₂ Emissions – Cement production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial activities, presenting a major environmental challenge.
🔹 Regulatory Barriers – Existing laws in Tunisia limited access to renewable electricity, delaying clean energy transitions.
🔹 Systemic Change – Advancing sustainability required sector-wide coordination and long-term commitment to advocacy and reform
KEY RESULTS
✅ 140 water-related projects completed across 49 communes in Chile
✅ Over 55,000 people gained improved access to water
✅ 380+ communities trained in water and soil resource management
WHO SHOULD READ THIS:
📌 Sustainability Professionals
📌 Climate & Environmental Professionals
📌 Reporting & Disclosure Professionals
📌 Strategic Planning & Business Development Professionals
📌 Innovation & R&D Professionals
📌Governance Professionals
Learn how CAT-COLACEM is setting a benchmark for climate action in the cement industry through emissions reduction, renewable energy innovation, and policy advocacy. Discover how resilience, collaboration, and long-term strategy are driving sustainability in a hard-to-abate sector.
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