Features [CemExec] Howard Klee, WBCSD (Part 2 of 2) 14 December, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email LATEST Volume & Pricing Cement prices adjusted in Northeast China Regional cement producers adjust prices amid supply June 10, 2025 Markets & Competition Pacific Cement begins mill restart after March shutdown Technical delays slow production restart; supply remains June 09, 2025 MOST READ Markets & Competition Ghana's government raises pozzolana cement production The government encourages a shift to green June 04, 2025 Volume & Pricing Pakistan’s cement dispatches grow by 9 percent in May Export momentum offsets slower local performance June 04, 2025 [CemExec] Howard Klee, WBCSD (Part 2 of 2) Article Index [CemExec] Howard Klee, WBCSD (Part 2 of 2) Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 All Pages Page 2 of 4The climate policy modeling work we just completed showed both the distortions and the impacts of different regulatory approaches. We looked at the case where, for example, one region adopted a hard limit (a ÔÇ£capÔÇØ) and other regions do not. In such a case, the region with the more stringent CO2 limits will need to consider policies which minimize possible trade distortions. For example, emissions allowance allocation policies can strongly affect price differences between regions. Free allowances (as compared to an allowance auctioning system) can minimize these trade distortions. CW: ÔÇ£Environmental consciousnessÔÇØ ÔÇô how can cement companies use this as a strategic advantage as opposed to see it as a cost? HK: I think the ÔÇ£consciousnessÔÇØ you mention extends beyond environmental concerns. The company members of the CSI share a common belief that sustainable practices are the best way to keep their businesses thriving. They understand that their local licenses to operate, innovate, and grow depend in large measure on effective management of the environmental, safety and social sides of their business, just as their financial performance determines their reception by investors. Prev Next Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline