The
eight
ASEAN
cement-producing
member
countries,
at
the
AFCM
Special
Council
meeting
in
Kuala
Lumpur,
Malaysia,
unanimously
the
election
of
Dr.
Chana
Poomee,
Chairman
of
TCMA
to
hold
AFCM
Presidency
from
2025-2027.
TCMA’s longstanding commitment and tangible progress in advancing Thailand’s cement industry toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 have been recognized by all sectors as a role model in various aspects. TCMA’s initiatives and actions, including the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap, the successful promotion of low-carbon hydraulic cement, an innovative ecosystem the Public-Private-People Partnership (PPP) model-SARABURI SANDBOX LOW CARBON CITY, the partnership with local cement manufacturers and prestigious international organizations, have set a benchmark for sustainable industry practices.
“I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me by all AFCM member countries, who have unanimously voted for Thailand through TCMA to assume this leadership role for ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM). During my tenure, Mr. Montri Nithikul will serve as AFCM Secretary-General, with TCMA Office acting as the AFCM Secretariat, ensuring close coordination among member countries with the support of TCMA members to push carbon reduction initiatives and advance ASEAN’s cement industry toward a low-carbon future,” said Dr. Chana.
Four Key Strategies for AFCM towards Decarbonization
Dr.
Chana
outlined
the
direction
of
his
work
as
the
AFCM
President,
which
requires
coordination
from
all
eight
member
countries
by
associations
in
each
country,
include
1)
Brunei
represented
by
Heidelberg
Materials
Butra
Sdn
Bhd,
2)
Indonesia
represented
by
Indonesia
Cement
Association,
3)
Malaysia
represented
by
the
Cement
and
Concrete
Association
of
Malaysia,
4)
the
Philippines
represented
by
Cement
Manufacturers’
Association
of
the
Philippines,
5)
Singapore
represented
by
Cement
and
Concrete
Association
of
Singapore,
6)
Vietnam
represented
by
Vietnam
National
Cement
Association,
7)
Thailand
represented
by
Thai
Cement
Manufacturers
Association
or
TCMA,
and
entering
into
new
membership
8)
Cambodia
represented
by
Cambodian
Cement
Manufacturing
Association.
The following four strategic priorities for the next two years have been set to guide AFCM’s efforts in decarbonization, considering each of the eight-member country’s policies, regulatory frameworks, and level of readiness.
- Accelerate the Development of the AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, establishing a structured framework for AFCM member countries to collaborate with their respective governments in reducing carbon emissions within the cement industry.
- Regional integration for collective action, leveraging the unique strengths and capabilities of each AFCM member countries to ensure a unified and dynamic approach to sustainable industry practices while keeping abreast with global trends.
- Strengthen Cooperation with ASEAN, enhancing cooperation with government is the key mechanisms for progress.
- Engaging with world-class organizations, i.e. the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH., and the World Economic Forum, etc. to facilitate technology transfer, innovation, and access to green funding for decarbonization projects in ASEAN.
Dr. Chana reiterated that his tenure as AFCM President presents a pivotal opportunity for Thailand to convince the regional cement industry toward a shared decarbonization goal through the co-created AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap. This mission will require comprehensive policy support, cross-sector collaboration and implementation, and collaborative action from cement manufacturers in each AFCM member country by aligning with world-class best practices, the effort will be able to achieve tangible progress, ensuring long-term competitiveness and sustainability.
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