Cement skills 2030

2026-07-22

This project will explore the challenges of and solutions for the cement industry transforming into a carbon neutral industry and its impacts on employment, the future needs in specific skills and vocational training. The two key actors from trade union and employer side for the cement sector will cooperate on the project – the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) and the European Cement Association (CEMBUREAU) as associate partner. The general objectives of the project are: to identify the impact of the EU environmental policy (Green Deal, “Fit for 55” package), on the cement sector and its employment needs; to support an industrial transformation process which contributes to the employment and social and economic dimensions of the Green Deal and the “Fit for 55” package; to develop solutions and recommendations for the labour market; to promote social dialogue at European sectoral level. The main pillar of the project methodology will be a research study mapping the situation by desk research and individual interviews and case studies. Representatives of EFBWW and CEMBUREAU having expert knowledge will come together in a research workshop to discuss and decide with the external expert on content, objectives, and methodology of the research study. In a second step, the project partners will discuss and assess the findings of the research with the aim to reach a common understanding of the situation and of possible solutions. This exchange will take place in a joint political workshop. Policy makers of EFBWW and CEMBUREAU will meet to discuss and approve the findings and the potential recommendations. The third and final step of the project will be a dissemination conference with a much wider target audience, including affiliated organisations of EFBWW and CEMBUREAU, European and national policymakers, and external experts. Its purpose will be to present and discuss the findings and the proposed measures and actions.

Belgium

2025-10-15