The Chairman of the Indonesian Cement Association (ASI), Lilik Unggul Raharjo, represented Indonesia in the Cement Decarbonisation Study Tour in Canada, which took place from 26 to 31 May 2025. This event was an important programme that brought together stakeholders from ASEAN and Canada to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon industry, particularly in the cement and construction sectors.
The programme is organised by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) with support from the Canadian government, specifically Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Its primary objectives are to strengthen peer learning, showcase the latest decarbonisation technologies, and promote international best practices within the framework of South-South Cooperation.
As Chair of ASI, participation in this event presents a crucial opportunity to reinforce Indonesia’s position in regional collaboration toward a greener cement industry. Beyond fostering cross-border dialogue, the ASI Chair also highlighted the relevance of this visit’s outcomes to the domestic industrial decarbonisation agenda.
May 26 – Edmonton
Visit to the Alberta Government to understand the Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan (ERED) and the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) carbon pricing system.
Followed by a visit to InnoTech Alberta and industry partners presenting innovations in carbon capture (CO₂ capture) and CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage) technology.
May 27 – Heidelberg Materials
Observing two carbon capture pilot projects with capacities of 0.3 and 3 tonnes of CO₂ per day. Both serve as initial steps toward full-scale CCUS facilities, which are now in the final stages of technical planning (FEED). The visit also included the Blatchford Net-Zero District and a meeting with the City of Edmonton to discuss city-level climate strategies.
May 29 – Ottawa
Meeting directly with federal agencies such as ECCC, NRCan, NRC, and the Canadian Cement Association.
The visit to Giatec also highlighted advancements in smart concrete testing technology.
30 May – Standards & Procurement
Discussions with the Standards Council of Canada and Treasury Board Secretariat on green public procurement, embodied carbon standards, and digital life cycle reporting.
The tour concluded with a visit to the CanmetENERGY Ottawa Lab, which showcased research on biocarbon and sustainable energy.
Key Takeaways for Indonesia (in line with PIH – Green Industry Centre, Ministry of Industry):
- Strengthen inter-ministerial institutional coordination
- Develop and adopt national standards for low-carbon materials
- Implement sector-specific carbon pricing policies with flexibility for the cement industry
- Building a transparent cross-sector carbon market with a robust MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) system
- Mandating green procurement for cement and steel products
- Promoting R&D and clean technology innovation
- Expanding training and knowledge exchange at the regional level
Through this participation, the ASI Chairman reaffirmed the Indonesian cement industry’s commitment to accelerating the transformation towards a greener, climate-resilient industry that is in line with national and regional sustainable development targets.
