‘MISSION 2023’ Event Update

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) updated the audience through Suthichai Live for the coming event ‘MISSION 2023’ Join Forces to Reduce 1,000,000 ton CO2 towards Carbon Neutrality under industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector, clinker substitution measure.

Seek Collaboration with Architect Council of Thailand

Khun Rapee Sukhyanga and Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team discussed with the team of Architect Council of Thailand (ACT)-led by Air Vice Marshal M.L. Prakitti Kshemasanta, ACT President in extending the invitation for ACT to be implementing party on greenhouse gas emission reduction under industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector, clinker substitution measure in order to support Thailand climate policy.

Brainstorming Session for Interlocking Concrete Paving Blocks Standard Reviewing

Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability presented information and qualification of low carbon cement ‘Hydraulic Cement’ via virtual brainstorming session among stakeholders for interlocking concrete paving blocks (TIS 827) standard reviewing, organized by Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry.

Technical Meeting with Department of Highways

The technical meeting on testing progress of low carbon cement, so called ‘hydraulic cement’ between Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and Department of Highways (DoH), Ministry of Transport has been organized for solution-oriented aimed at finding way for low carbon cement adopt in DoH works, which will align with country’s climate policy on greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Brainstorming Session for Concrete Pile Standard Reviewing

March 16 & 23, 2022, Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability presented information and qualification of low carbon cement ‘Hydraulic Cement’ via virtual brainstorming session among stakeholders for concrete pile standard reviewing, organized by Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry.

Photo Contest Committee on Beautiful Mines in Thailand

Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) provided views via virtual 2/ 2022 meeting of Photo Contest Committee on Beautiful Mines in Thailand, hosted by Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry.

Thailand Climate Finance Conference

Interested members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated in Thailand Climate Finance Conference: From International to Domestic Mechanism, organized by Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) with support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA-Environment

Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on 2/2022 virtual Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA-Environment to review data for drafting Thai Cement Industry Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.

TFCM and FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee

Khun Sanit Ketsuwan, Advisor to Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), on behalf of Dr. Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) participated 3/2022 meeting of FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee, chaired by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Vice Chairman.

Monitor on Energy Situation

The joint meeting between Working Group TCMA-Operational Excellence-led by working group chair, Khun Attawoot Klainin and Working Group TCMA-Wisdom-led by working group chair, Khun Krit Chinprasartsak has been organized to update on world situation and affect to energy sector.

Preparatory Meeting in Organizing Event ‘MISSION 2023’

March 7 & 16 & 21, 2022, Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team discussed with selected organizer in organizing event to pledge next ambitious target of cement industry in reducing emission 1,000,000 ton CO2 of industrial process and product use sector-clinker substitution within 2023, so call “MISSION 2023” after completing 1st target in 2021 at 300,000 ton CO2.

Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA-Environment

Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on 1/2022 virtual Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA-Environment to review data for drafting Thai Cement Industry Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.

Extend Invitation to Stakeholders in Join Force for ‘MISSION 2023’

March 1-4 & 7-8 & 10, 2022, the team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) met representatives of various organizations; government, professional, industry and academic in extending the invitation to all stakeholder in join force for ‘MISSION 2023’, which schedule to make announcement in late March 2022.

Workshop BCG in Action: Opportunity and Sustainability of Industry

Khun Thitipong Srimapaisarn, Secretary of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated online workshop on FTI and BCG in Action: Opportunity and Sustainability of Industry, organized by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Preparation for Announcement of ‘MISSION 2023’

February 28 & March 15 & 21, 2022, the team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) had a discussion for organizing event of cement industry in late March 2022 ‘MISSION 2023’ Greenhouse Gases Emission Reduction at 1,000,000 ton CO2 of Clinker Substitution Measure for Carbon Neutrality.

Photo Contest Committee on Beautiful Mines in Thailand

Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) provided advice and suggestion to 1/ 2022 Photo Contest Committee on Beautiful Mines in Thailand, hosted by Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry.

TCMA Board of Directors Meeting

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) chaired 1/2022 TCMA Board of Directors Meeting. The continue policy with comprehensive actions in reducing greenhouse gas emission, developing sustainable limestone quarries, and creating ecosystem towards circular economy are key highlighting works for 2022-2024. Linking industry and environment policies closer together can deliver benefits for prosperity and sustainability.

TCMA Board of Directors 2022 – 2024

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) appointed Board of Directors 2022 – 2024 which comprises of representative from SCG Cement and Building Materials Co., Ltd., Siam City Cement PLC, TPI Polene PLC, Asia Cement PLC, Jalaprathan Cement PLC, Thai Pride Cement Co., Ltd., and Globe Cement Co., Ltd.

TCMA 2022 Annual General Meeting

Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) attended TCMA 2022 Annual General Meeting. On this occasion, Dr. Chana Poomee has re-elected to serve as TCMA Chairman for another term during 2022-2024.

First Meeting in 2022 of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy

Khun Aumaporn Charoensak, Chair Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on 1/2022 meeting of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy to set up 2022 workplan.

Role of Concrete in Saving World from Global Warming

Gp. Capt. Professor Dr. Thanakorn Pheeraphan, President of Thai Concrete Association (TCA) provided technical point of view on the role of concrete that use low carbon cement-so called ‘Hydraulic Cement’ as a material can play a major role in reduction emission of greenhouse gas.

Technical Discussion with Department of Civil Engineering, State Railway of Thailand

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director and Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, member of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability had a technical discussion with the team of State Railway of Thailand (SRT), Ministry of Transport-led by Khun Paiboon Sujirangkul, Chief Engineer of Department of Civil Engineering for SRT being party implementation in reducing CO2 emission from measures of clinker substitution by applying hydraulic cement-a low carbon cement in SRT construction project, which will help in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction as country’s plan.

First Extraordinary Meeting in 2022 of Working Group TCMA on Industry Reputation

The virtual extraordinary meeting 1/2022 of Working Group TCMA on Industry Reputation has been organized for preliminary evaluate the result of the communication in 2021 by selected PR agency.

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