Global and Thai Trends Focus on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals <\/strong><\/span>Currently, many countries are becoming increasingly aware of the issue of climate change, establishing clear guidelines and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the increase in global temperatures to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. This helps mitigate the risks of global warming and reduces the impacts of climate change. For example, the United States has rejoined the Paris Agreement and aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030.

China has pledged to reach a <\/span>Net Zero Target by 2060, the European Union has enacted the EU Green Deal aiming for Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and South Korea has announced the Green New Deal policy targeting Net Zero by 2050, among others.<\/span>

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             Dr. Rawiwan Phuridech, Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning,<\/strong> <\/span>stated, "The Cabinet has approved climate change as a key national policy and assigned the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, to develop a master plan to address climate change from 2015 to 2050, including the Thailand NDC Roadmap, to provide a framework for relevant agencies to achieve targets in various sectors, such as the industrial processes and the use of products. The 'Alternative Cement Measures' have been established as a primary action measure due to their high potential to reduce greenhouse gases through the adoption of technology alongside research and development, resulting in the production of cement that reduces CO2<\/sub>."

Joining Forces with Partners to Achieve Goals<\/strong><\/span>

           Collaboration among all sectors is crucial for achieving the country's greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), in collaboration with the Engineering Institute of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, the Council of Engineers, and the Concrete Association of Thailand, has united with 16 partners from government, professional, industrial, and academic sectors to drive forward the Thailand NDC Roadmap, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from alternative cement measures by at least 300,000 tons of CO2<\/sub> by 2022.

             Under a memorandum of understanding on integrating cooperation in climate change management to help Thailand achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets, supported by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the collaboration covers research and development, the application of technology in production, improvement of product standards and related regulations, knowledge dissemination, promotion of usage, as well as reporting and auditing.

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           Mr. Chana Phumi, President of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)<\/strong> emphasized, "TCMA is ready to continuously drive forward in collaboration with all sectors to achieve the target of 300,000 tons of CO2<\/sub> by 2022. The cement industry places great importance on reducing greenhouse gases throughout the production process, engaging in research and development and adopting technology.

          Currently, there is a "Hydraulic Cement" certified as Made in Thailand under standard TIS 2594, which is an environmentally friendly product. Using hydraulic cement instead of Portland cement can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, 10,000 tons of hydraulic cement can reduce greenhouse gases by 520 tons of CO2<\/sub>, equivalent to planting over 61,000 trees. Therefore, increasing the use of hydraulic cement will further contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

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