future growth in order to implement technology and CCS into their Paris Agreement pledges . “ While these countries are looking at coal in the future , we looked at how they can consider these technologies and drive down emissions today ,” says Sporton . “ In the end , countries such as China , Japan , Indonesia and Nigeria all included technology within their pledges . Technology was recognised on such an international level … for me that ’ s quite an achievement .”
In July , Sporton stepped down as Chief Executive , moving to head up the Global Cement and Concrete Association . But speaking to us prior to his resignation , he was still keen to look at the role WCA will continue to play in the future of coal . “ What the WCA will always do is represent our industry ,” he says . “ WCA has a positive story to tell about the contribution the coal industry makes , both now and in the future .”
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