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On 15 October at Industry Flagship Event, the European cement industry, namely Cement Europe (formerly Cembureau), launched its decarbonisation roadmap titled “A Cement Action Plan: Powering Competitiveness, Enabling Transition”.

While much of the discussion centred on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), designed to address carbon leakage and prevent the relocation of EU-based production, the panellists also touched upon the ongoing debate around lead markets and the development of “green” labels for low-carbon industrial materials.

For FIEC, being the voice of the construction industry, it is clear that well-established regulatory tools are already in place under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). We support the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as well as the future Declarations of Performance and Conformity (DoPCs), which enable informed decision-making at the building level. Furthermore, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and information about the environmental performance of materials are key to advancing low-carbon construction through GWP disclosure and performance requirements.

Innovation remains essential for a competitive and sustainable built environment. Greater material efficiency and the development of novel materials can make a significant contribution to decarbonisation efforts in construction. We therefore closely collaborate with product manufacturers to align decarbonisation goals, and encourage EU support for R&I and market uptake to ensure the competitive edge and sustainability of the sector.