Agenda Announced for Annual ACA Sustainability Summit

The 3rd Annual American Cement Association's (ACA) Sustainability Summit, a virtual event scheduled for August 26 - 28, will feature industry experts addressing the federal government’s permitting process and the impact it’s having on the advancement of alternative fuels; making the most out of working with lower-carbon cements at construction sites; why it’s still “all systems go” on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) development despite recent funding cuts and much more.

“Flexibility is how industries handle significant shifts in presidential administrations and their priorities,” said ACA President and CEO Mike Ireland. “While 2025 has brought landmark changes in Washington that directly affect cement companies, the industry’s top goal of decarbonization remains the same. Aside from spotlighting sustainability efforts, this year’s summit focuses in part on how the industry is aligning with today’s policies and politics while keeping its environmental objectives very much in its sights.”

Highlights of this year’s summit include:

• Harnessing biomass and other alternatives for kiln fuel - How tree stumps, bark, sawdust and even discarded tires can be recycled and reused safely to reduce combustion emissions and fortify resilient concrete.
• The rise of lower-carbon blended cements - From laboratory research to real-world applications, industry professionals share their experiences and best practices.
• Advancing Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage - Understanding why CCUS remains a top decarbonization priority and how new tax incentives are accelerating investment.

Click here for the agenda and registration details for the summit. For more information, contact Remi Braden at rbraden@cement.org.