Cement Manufacturing Plant Guidelines: An Approach to Reconciling the Financing of Cement with Climate Change Objectives

Cement manufacturing is an energy-intensive process, requiring high fuel consumption to operate cement kilns, which in turn generates carbon dioxide (CO2). These Guidelines aim to provide clear and quantitative Minimum Climate Change Performance Criteria necessary for IDB to support projects, as well as guidance on assessing and reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of projects. The purpose of the Cement Manufacturing Plant guidelines is to set forth an approach for the financing of new cement manufacturing plants in a manner consistent with IDB's commitment to protecting the environment and reducing adverse impacts on the global climate.