New global effort introduced to decarbonize cement and concrete

by tanya_martins | July 12, 2024 3:45 pm

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An agreement has been signed by the UN’s Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to work together on decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry.

While cement and concrete are essential materials and are vital for modern infrastructure, their manufacture and wide use account for around 7 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions.

Hence, decarbonizing the cement and concrete sectors worldwide is essential to reducing CO2 emissions and tackling climate change.

The partnership agreement includes pledges to:

• Provide recommendations for decision-makers to create the right market environments for the development of low- and near-zero emissions cement and concrete.
• Develop innovative technological solutions to help meet net-zero commitments.
• Organize joint international industry and government events.
• Jointly author and publish documents, recommendations, and research tools.
• Identify promising companies and innovative solutions and showcase these at relevant events and in publications.

Source URL: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/new-global-effort-introduced-to-decarbonize-cement-and-concrete/

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