News & Analysis - Leadership Group for Industry Transition

11 March 2024

Calcined Clay – Tracking Cement Decarbonization

The cement and concrete industry is responsible for 7% of all CO2 emissions so the transition to net zero is a priority if global warming is going to be limited. One of the technologies being utilized in the push to decarbonize is clay calcination which reduces the level of emissions level in manufacturing and these projects are now included in the Green Cement Tracker to support monitoring by policymakers, industry experts, academics, and civil society.

Building materials Cement Developing Countries Finance

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screen grab from the green cement tracker showing clay calcination kilns

12 December 2023

LeadIT 2.0 launched at COP28: driving inclusive industry transition forward

At COP28, the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) initiated its second phase, LeadIT 2.0, marking a joint commitment by member countries and companies to shape policy frameworks and international cooperation for an inclusive industry transition.

Cement Partnerships Steel

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india sweden handshake leadit 2.0 india sweden itp side event cop28

13 November 2023

SaltX Joins LeadIT

LeadIT is pleased to announce that SaltX has joined the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT). CEO, Carl-Johan Linér, explains what the LeadIT membership means and what challenges and opportunities they see for the lime and cement industry.

Cement Partnerships

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The announcement of SaltX joining LeadIT was made at the inauguration of SaltX test- and research facility

25 September 2023

Insights from LeadIT Climate Week NYC event

A discussion on the policy innovations, collaborations, and financing necessary with government, industry, and youth leaders to accelerate a global just industry transition.

Building materials Cement Developing Countries Partnerships Steel

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20 July 2023

LeadIT and GCCA launch Green Cement Technology Tracker

The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched a Green Cement Technology Tracker to support policymakers, industry experts, academics, and civil society members to monitor worldwide decarbonization efforts in the cement industry.

Building materials Cement Finance Partnerships Policy

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LeadIT and GCCA launch Green Cement Technology Tracker

20 July 2023

Q&A – Green Cement Technology Tracker

The Green Cement Technology Tracker tracks public announcements of low-carbon cement investments aligned to corporate climate goals consistent with the Paris Agreement. The tool is developed jointly by the Global Cement & Concrete Association and the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), in collaboration with the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions.

Building materials Cement Finance Policy

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