WCA established the Professional Committees and Networks to deliver practical value; action on sustainability; actionable workplans and knowledge sharing forums for the Association’s members.
Committees: The Committees are responsible for investigating member needs; raising awareness of important issues in their area of focus; delivering an agreed action work plan; and play a key role in organising related events such as member forums and working towards a "Net Zero, Zero Harm" cement industry. All committees are particularly careful to observe the requirements of anti-trust rules and to focus on legitimate areas of common concern. Where necessary, participation in events by direct competitors is restricted.
Networks: The networks provide a point of liaison on the Committee topics with member companies, feeding back on initiatives, actions and points of interest, as well as providing a discussuion forum for professionals across the global industry. There are 2 networks within WCA - these are the Committees Network and the Women in Cement and Concrete Coalition (WCCC.) Please note the GFN operates outside of the Professional Committee/Network structure - you can visit the Network's page here.
Zero Carbon & Environment Committee:
The Environment and Climate Change Committee focuses on the industry response to climate change and other environmental challenges such as biodiversity and water management. It also enhances members’ opportunities to learn about new environmental technology and stimulates sharing of best practices that promote sustainable development in the worldwide cement industry. In addition, the committee monitors environmental developments in other industries that may be relevant to cement.
Product, Materials & Concrete Committee:
The Product, Materials and Concrete Committee’s key aim is to support WCA’s members in areas such as new products, concrete, and cementitious/material technologies, their applications, particularly those that have the potential to contribute to decarbonisation.
Operations & Performance Committee:
The Operations and Performance Committee’s key aim is to support WCA’s members within, and provide oversight for, the PEGASUS project and associated plant audits, and encourages members’ innovation in this area by sharing best practices, including the improvement of both supply chain efficiency and environmental performance.