“ OUR MISSION IS to defend and grow markets for coal based on its contribution to a higher quality of life globally , and to demonstrate and gain acceptance that coal plays a fundamental role in achieving the least cost path to a sustainable low carbon and secure energy future .” – Milton Catelin , Chief Executive , WCA
The World Coal Association ( WCA ) is a global industry association formed of major international coal producers and stakeholders . The WCA works to demonstrate and gain acceptance for the fundamental role coal plays in achieving a sustainable and lower carbon energy future .
Membership is open to companies and not-for-profits with a stake in the future of coal from anywhere in the world , with member companies represented at Chief Executive or Chairman level .
The WCA has four core goals that shape our work .
1 . to demonstrate that coal is an abundant , low cost energy source critical to meeting the energy needs of a low carbon world .
2 . to demonstrate that coal is essential to building sustainable societies through the use of coal products , such as steel and cement .
3 . to influence international bodies and national governments to support investment in low carbon coal technologies – including improved energy efficiency and carbon capture , use and storage – in support of international climate objectives .
4 . To ensure that the World Coal Association and its Members are recognised and valued as constructive and responsible participants in
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