Cement decarbonization – Ethiopian solutions.

“The pathway for a net zero cement industry is complex, but it is a global and achievable target” – Ethiopian State Minister, H.E. Hassan Mohammed

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.

The agreement was signed during a LeadIT event at the Africa Climate Summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. To advance decarbonization pathways,  the parties will undertake a comprehensive technical and economic assessment of low-carbon cement technologies and of the policies required to enable their adoption. This analysis should include, but is not limited to:

• alternative clinker materials,
• energy efficiency improvements,
• renewable energy integration (including sustainable biomass fuels), and
• enhanced waste utilization.

Identifying practical technical options, investment needs, and policy instruments to transition Ethiopia’s cement sector toward significantly lower emissions, while safeguarding competitiveness, jobs, and sustainable growth, is a shared priority and foundation for collaboration between government and industry. This is a vital first step toward this ambition to grow sustainably while delivering on the country’s climate commitments.