Wei Rushan - WCA President
The international political and economic landscape is ever-changing, significantly impacting the cement industry. Cement producers, especially WCA members from emerging markets, are facing both opportunities and challenges. They must balance social responsibility and shareholder returns, sustainable development and short-term survival while addressing the overcapacity challenge, corporate transformation and performance upgrade.
WCA has brought together experts, scholars and leaders from various industries to share information, experience and insights. Through member forums and other activities organized by the professional committees, WCA has shared best practices and technologies in such fields as energy saving, carbon reduction, quality and efficiency improvement, and green development. Through cooperating with international organizations and speaking about industry concerns in the international media and platforms such as COP meetings, WCA has enhanced its global influence.
WCA is a strong platform with great potential, linking a diverse industry. It creates value through service, connects members and non-members through communications, and fosters mutual benefits through cooperation. The value of the platform will be further developed by exploring new directions and adopting innovative and reforming measures.
WCA will continue to strengthen our connections with international organizations to speak on behalf of the cement industry, keeping awareness of the macro environment and sharing information in a timely manner. We will continue our efforts to study best practices and promote successful case studies.
We will improve our understanding of member companies, engage in face-to-face exchanges, conduct in-depth research and communication, and develop targeted service strategies to help solve practical problems. WCA encourages and promotes innovation within the industry. Innovative business models, processes, equipment, and success stories are shared with member companies through site visits, seminars, and other forms of exchanges.
The industry's healthy future requires a joint effort. I firmly believe that under the guidance of the principles of "openness, inclusivity, sharing, and win-win", with the firm support of the Board and the membership, through the sincere cooperation and tireless efforts of the WCA team, WCA's development will continue to improve.