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10 December 2025

Ambuja Cements joins LeadIT to accelerate low-carbon cement

Written by Jane Birch

New LeadIT members, Ambuja Cements Limited, strengthen the Group’s mission to accelerate the decarbonization of cement production.

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9 December 2025

Advancing India’s net-zero plans: new India–Sweden pioneering projects in steel and cement

Written by Jane Birch

Indian companies with ambitions to build low-carbon pathways for industry are partnering with Swedish technology innovators on seven projects that will accelerate decarbonization in India’s steel and cement sectors.

Cement India Industry Transition Partnership Innovation Partnerships Steel

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3 October 2025

From GERD to Green Growth: Ethiopia’s Cement Industry at a Crossroads

Written by Arati Davis, Jane Birch

Built with more than 10 million tonnes of cement, the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s economic transformation. The shift from a largely agriculture-based economy is fueling the growth of industry, particularly cement production. New homes, schools, and hospitals are essential, but they also bring the risk of rising emissions.

Cement Climate Politics Emerging and Developing Economies Ethiopia Leadership Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Partnerships

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10 September 2025

Cement decarbonization – Ethiopian solutions

Written by Jane Birch

In an important milestone for Ethiopia’s sustainable growth journey, the Ethiopian Ministry of Industry and the Ethiopian Cement Producers Association have signed a new agreement to work together to shape the future of low-emissions cement production.

Cement Emerging Markets Ethiopia Partnerships Roadmaps for Industry Transition

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3 July 2025

Leadership for Inclusive Industrial Transition

Written by Arati Davis, Jane Birch

LeadIT's first-ever Global Business Leader Summit brought together senior industry executives, innovators, and institutional partners from across regions and sectors to explore how in a time of geopolitical uncertainty business can drive green industrial transformation.

Cement Emerging and Developing Economies Leadership Partnerships Steel

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25 June 2025

Ecometrix – a Swedish AI start up joins LeadIT

Written by Jane Birch

Ecometrix, a Swedish AI start up has joined LeadIT. The company uses AI tools to support the decarbonization of heavy industry, especially within the construction and concrete sectors.

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