Iniciativa para la Sostenibilidad del Cemento (CSI) Esquema de abastecimiento responsable para el concreto

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1 Iniciativa para la Sostenibilidad del Cemento (CSI) Esquema de abastecimiento responsable para el concreto Philippe FONTA, CSI Managing Director Santo Domingo, September 8 th, 2014

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3 The role of CSI The CSI is a voluntary initiative of the leading companies in the global cement business. The CSI provides a platform for cooperation The CSI aims to be the partner of choice for international stakeholders.

4 CSI : 24 member companies Now One third global cement production Two thirds outside of China

5 Communication Partners Arab Union for Cement & Building Materials Association of Cementitious Material Producers Cement Industry Federation Australia Mineral Products Association Brazilian Cement Association Cement Manufacturers' Association

6 CSI systemic approaches to deliver a more sustainable cement industry in the short to long term

7 Sourcing concrete with confidence A Global Responsible Sourcing Certification System for the Concrete and Cement Industry Cement sector Concrete sector Construction sector 7

8 The start

9 RSS : What is it? A Responsible Sourcing Scheme is a certification system that: Creates transparency on the production of concrete and concrete products regarding environmental and social aspects Promotes responsible sourcing of concrete Improves resource efficiency & social contribution of concrete production Fosters stakeholder engagement

10 Market drivers Green Public Procurement Guidelines UK Government sets target that 25% of construction products be sustainably sourced Green Rating Systems (BREEAM/LEED) introducing points for RSS encouraging development Contractors and developers looking for responsibly sourced products (e.g. Skanska zero unsustainable materials) Other industries/ competing materials have RSS

11 Objectives Main objectives of the project (1/3) 1. Help improve concrete s performance: Promote responsible practices throughout the value chain Incentivize continuous improvement 2. Improve transparency of the concrete sector Stimulate the concrete industry to remain competitive in the green building sector Make green results visible Enable a producer to demonstrate leadership

12 Objectives Main objectives of the project (2/3) 3. Receive recognition of sustainable practices in green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, GreenStar, HQE, etc.) Get credits for responsibly sourced concrete 4. Get recognition in green procurement government policies At EU level, the RSS could be perceived as a valuable harmonization effort Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP via EPA)

13 Objectives Main objectives of the project (3/3) 5. Improve the public opinion of both the concrete product and the sector 6. Improve the business case for responsible/sustainable concrete

14 Content of the scheme Management Responsible Sourcing Policy Responsible sourcing organization Product information RSS for Concrete /Cement Environmental Social Transport Biodiversity Air, water, energy, land use Secondary materials Health and Safety Labor and Employment Local community Economical Reliability Responsibility Ethical business

15 Alignment with LEED has started Responsible Sourcing of Concrete BES 6001 ISO USGBC enthousiastic with our initiative RSS on agenda of M-TEG committee

16 Global versus Local Global framework (common language) Regional adaptations (weighting, additional topics, filter topic) Regional certification system Quick scan: For internal use Learning and communication Self-assessment tool: For internal communication Benchmarking in the sector. Assessment Tool- certifying: Level 1: self declaration Level 2: peer review (eg by association) Level 3: peer review, limited check Level 4: 3rd party certification 16

17 WIKI page: help writing 17

18 Website will be launched this month 18

19 Do you want to be involved? 1. Become a founding partner 2. Become a member organization 3. Join one of the committees 4. Join with a pilot project (company, plant or product) Contact us: vanuffelen@wbcsd.org info@concretesustainabilitycouncil.org 19

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