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Materials reducing emissions by up to 70 percent. For construction companies, low-carbon cement can be a practical, cost-effective solution that supports sustainability goals without added cost.
The bottom line is that concrete is the most consumed man-made material in the world and that isn’ t going to change. The US alone is estimated to have consumed 120 million metric tons in 2023, and that number is only set to grow. As such, the nation’ s reliance on imported cement and energy-intensive clinker production threatens to create economic and environmental challenges as demand rises. It’ s essential to understand that addressing cement emissions does not have to come at the cost of business; low-carbon cement is a strong foundation for building innovative industries and economic growth.
The reality is that some will look to lowcarbon cement for sustainability reasons, while the majority will remain focused on
affordability. With cost-competitive solutions that have the potential to become cheaper than conventional concrete in being more efficient to produce available today, the industry can expand while reducing emissions, cutting costs, and maintaining performance. ■
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Steve Bryan www. ecocemglobal. com
Steve Bryan is Managing Director at Ecocem. Ecocem is a pioneer in high-performance technologies that significantly reduce CO 2 emissions in the cement and construction sectors. Its innovative ACT technology reduces the overall carbon footprint of traditional cement manufacturing by over 70 percent. For more than 20 years, Ecocem has developed, manufactured, and supplied low-carbon cement and construction solutions across European markets.
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