Cimpor Showcases Low-Carbon Projects at COP31
The Cimpor and OYAK Çimento group is presenting sustainable construction technologies at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Cimpor and OYAK Çimento are participating in COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, which runs from November 9 to November 20, 2026. The company is presenting low-carbon construction projects, technologies and panel discussions on decarbonization and circular economy themes.
Why it matters
The participation signals how cement and construction companies are positioning low-carbon materials and production methods within international climate policy discussions. Presenting projects at a global forum gives the company an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders on sustainable production.
Cimpor's presence at COP31 includes a 100 m² stand with five screens and a central digital core, plus a 150 m² outdoor area showcasing its 3D concrete printer and Energy Ark technology. The extraction does not disclose outcomes from the meetings or panels.
The players
Cimpor
Cimpor is a cement and construction materials company operating in Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Ghana, with a sustainability focus on low-carbon production.
Suat Çalbıyık
Suat Çalbıyık is the Chairman of Cimpor and OYAK Çimento, overseeing the group's strategic direction.
Pedro Reis
Pedro Reis is Vice-President of the Strategic Advisory Board of Cimpor Global and a former Minister of Economy of Portugal.
Berkan Fidan
Berkan Fidan is Cimpor's Global Chief Technology Officer, responsible for the company's technology development.
The details
Cimpor's stand combines concrete, nature and technology, with interactive experience areas, and is located in the Green Zone, which is open to the public and civil society. The company is also holding high-level meetings with international interlocutors and organizing debate panels in the Blue and Green Zones.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: COP31 opens in Antalya, Turkey.
November 10, 2026: Launch of the Hatay 3D Passive House and presentation of Havelar.
November 13, 2026: Calcined Clay Transition Alliance panel, expected to include Suat Çalbıyık.
November 16, 2026: Berkan Fidan joins a session on the intelligent plant and AI in heavy industry.
Market Landscape
Cement is one of the most carbon-intensive construction materials, and the UN COP process has increasingly featured industrial decarbonization projects alongside national climate negotiations. Cimpor's presentation at COP31 places its 3D concrete printing and low-carbon materials within that ongoing sector-level push.
Construction professionals and buyers may see more low-carbon cement and concrete options as industry leaders showcase commercial projects. The extraction does not indicate near-term changes to product pricing or availability.
The takeaway
Low-carbon construction is moving from policy discussion to demonstrated projects, and COP31 gives companies a platform to show progress. Watching how these technologies are commercialized will reveal how quickly the sector can decarbonize.
What happens next
Cimpor's scheduled sessions include the Hatay 3D Passive House launch on November 10, the Calcined Clay Transition Alliance panel on November 13, and the Intelligent Plant session on November 16, all during COP31.
Further reading
Explore more construction industry news to see how low-carbon materials are reshaping building projects worldwide.
Source note: This article includes information reported by PlusNews.
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