»Scoping Study

A scoping or pre-study (204kb) to determine the critical sustainability issues was completed in May 2000 as a first step in the work. Stakeholders were interviewed on a one-to-one basis as part of the research. The key issues pinpointed include the cement industry's impact on a global and local level, the role of technology, innovation and public policy instruments in spurring progress toward sustainability, ways to mitigate climate change, efficient resource utilization, land use, and product/process management concerns. These and other critical issues will be explored through in-depth substudies over the next year.