The transition to a low-carbon industry will succeed only if the world’s largest industrial companies lead the way. LeadIT is therefore delighted to welcome UltraTech Cement Limited as its newest company member. Membership was announced at a reception in New Delhi, following a week of meetings with Indian Government ministries.
UltraTech joins the Leadership Group at a pivotal moment for industry transition. The challenge is no longer simply setting ambition, but delivering implementation at scale. As a global leader in the cement sector, UltraTech brings significant experience and influence. When such leaders commit to the transition, they have the potential to accelerate the pace of change for all.
Meaningful climate action is achieved when industries come together with a common purpose. Through LeadIT, UltraTech is strengthening its commitment to accelerate the transition to low-carbon cement and concrete. As India continues its rapid development journey, our focus is on enabling sustainable growth through innovation, partnerships, and decisive action. We believe the path to a net-zero future will be built collectively, and we are committed to helping lead that transition.”
E. R. Raj Narayanan
Business Head and Chief Manufacturing Officer, UltraTech Cement Limited
About UltraTech Cement Limited
UltraTech has a global grey cement installed capacity of 205.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It is India’s largest producer of cement, ready-mix concrete, and white cement. As the industry leader, UltraTech plays a significant role in supporting the country’s infrastructure and economic development. The company is committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the cement and concrete sector through innovation, energy efficiency, increased use of alternative fuels and raw materials, renewable energy, and low-carbon technologies. The company has also pledged to deliver carbon-neutral concrete by 2050.
UltraTech actively engages across the ecosystem, industry associations, peer groups and various partners on climate and sustainability initiatives. It is a founding member of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and has played a pivotal role in launching GCCA’s India operations. UltraTech brings to LeadIT extensive industry expertise, a strong commitment to advancing the transition to competitive, low-carbon cement production through collaboration, innovation, and the sharing of best practices, and scale to fast-track and commercialise solutions.
Climate leadership
UltraTech’s membership reflects the increasingly global nature of industry decarbonization, demonstrating how leadership from emerging economies will be critical to delivering a just and equitable transition.
We are delighted to welcome UltraTech Cement Limited. Companies at UltraTech's scale have a vital role in shaping the future of low-carbon industry through their own operations and by inspiring others. There is real potential for driving innovation, creating new markets, developing cooperation with others at scale, and being a strong global voice for the transition. We look forward to working together to advance industry transition through international collaboration and shared learning.
Per Andersson
Head of Secretariat, LeadIT
Through international collaboration, LeadIT and members like UltraTech are working to ensure that the transition is not limited to one company, one country, or one region but becomes a global transformation.
