Managing Director, Ultratech Cement
Search every verified K. Jhanwar interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. K. Jhanwar, managing director of UltraTech Cement, stated in June 2023 that decarbonisation is a key value driver for his company. He said UltraTech has board-approved schemes and an internal carbon pricing mechanism for investments. Jhanwar noted the company focuses on efficiency improvements and the use of alternative fuel from municipalities, and has entered a collaboration with Coolbrook technology for kiln electrification. He expressed optimism that the industry can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Jhanwar also discussed industry-wide challenges, calling for government policy support to create an ecosystem for waste segregation and transportation for use as fuel in cement kilns. He said pilot projects on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) require government grants or financial support. Jhanwar noted that the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), where he serves as a founding board member, has created an India chapter that has raised issues with the government, which he said is now supporting discussions on CCUS.
“the 30 percent cost of delivered cost of cement to the customer is contributed by the logistic cost and there is a huge opportunity to optimize and bring down this logistic cost.”
“it is our national duty to observe maximum respite of using conventional process fuel and necessary step towards using alternate sources of fuel and how we can increase I think that's the another area of challenge.”
K. C. Jhanwar, MD of UltraTech Cement speaks to the GCCA about the key challenges and opportunities ahead for the cement ...
We interviewed KC Jhanwar, MD, UltraTech Cement at our GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference 2023 in Zurich. Hear his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities our industry faces regarding decarbonisation. For more information, please visit gccassociation.org
Shri K C Jhanwar, Chairman - NCB, President - CMA and MD, UltraTech Cement Ltd delivering the speech on Cement Industry ...
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