SCG, Thailand’s largest cement producer, implements multiple low-carbon solutions to meet 2050 net-zero goal. (Photo: SCG)
Cement is tightly linked to national economic development, particularly in emerging markets undergoing rapid infrastructure expansion. However, the sector is also a major source of carbon emissions.
Thailand’s two leading cement producers—Siam Cement Group (SCG) and Siam City Cement Public Company (SCCC)—are tackling decarbonization from different angles. SCG is venturing into the renewable energy business, while SCCC is focused on reducing its clinker ratio and increasing the share of alternative fuels.
SCG enters power sector and sets three-phase net-zero roadmap
Cement production is both heat- and electricity-intensive, making it a key sector for emission reductions. SCG primarily substitutes coal with biomass and refuse-derived fuel (RDF), and is also promoting the cultivation of energy crops like bamboo and Napier grass. It has been recognized as a highlight project in Saraburi Province’s Low-Carbon City Sandbox initiative. However, its use of alternative fuels remains relatively modest, at about 28.5% in 2024.
