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.

TCMA Implement 'Working at Home Policy'

New Year Season’s Greeting to the Federation of Thai Industries

Khun Rapee Sukhyanga, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the TCMA’s Board took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Khun Suphant Mongkolsuthree, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul, FTI Vice Chairman also thank you FTI for the continue support to cement industry.

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) updated 2/2022 meeting of FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee on ‘Thai Cement in Actions for Carbon Neutrality’, chaired by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Vice Chairman.

New Year Season’s Greeting to Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning

Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and Khun Rapee Sukhyanga, TCMA Vice Chairman and Secretary-General together with the team took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Khun Pornpot Penpas, Director-General of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT), Ministry of Interior also thank you DPT for the joint collaboration in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction-clinker substitution.

Follow up Renewable Energy Matter

Khun Chanwut Limpichai, Member of Working Group TCMA-Operational Excellence, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the members participated virtual research presentation on ‘Guideline in Reviewing Mechanism of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for Improving Thailand Electricity Policy, hosted by Energy Policy and Planning Office, Ministry of Energy in collaboration with Kasetsart University.

Technical Discussion with Department of Special Project and Construction, State Railway of Thailand

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability had a technical discussion with Khun Surondej Dhupawiroch, Chief Engineer of Special Project and Construction Department and Khun Anan Jenngambul, Deputy Chief Engineer of Special Project and Construction Department, State Railway of Thailand (SRT), Ministry of Transport 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.

Role of Construction Material in Helping World to Reduce Global Warming

Professor Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul, Head of Construction and Maintenance Technology Research Center (CONTEC), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) provided academic point of view on construction materials, particularly low carbon cement-so called ‘Hydraulic Cement’ can play a major role in reduction emission of greenhouse gas.

New Year Season’s Greeting to Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning

Khun Rapee Sukhyanga, Vice Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) together with the team took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Dr. Pirun Saiyasitpanich, Secretary-General of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and also thank you ONEP team for the joint collaboration in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction-clinker substitution.

Seek Collaboration with the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand

Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team discussed with the Board of the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand (CEAT)-led by Khun Chawalit Chantararat, President on the joint collaboration in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction-clinker substitution.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

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 FTI monthly Board Meeting, chaired by Khun Suphant Mongkolsuthree, FTI Chairman.

Collaboration on CO2 Emission Reduction in Line with Global Direction

The joint meeting among Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)-led by Mr. Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive, team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, TCMA Executive Director, team of Thai Concrete Association (TCA)-led by Gp. Capt. Professor Dr. Thanakorn Pheeraphan, TCA President and Coordinator Team-led by Khun Nuttavut Intarode has been organized for next steps roadmap acceleration initiative in Thailand in leverage Thai cement and concrete industries in line with global direction.