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Aecon Group Inc. is partnering with Concordia University as part of a dedicated effort to decarbonize the construction process through the research and development of low-carbon concrete. Under the terms of a three-year memorandum of understanding, Aecon will fund two initial pilot projects, both of which will produce new forms of concrete by using alternative materials as a substitute for cement, a primary component of concrete. "Testing real-life examples of low-carbon construction materials will provide a great opportunity for shared knowledge and access to resources that may not have been available to us before," Prabhjit (Prabh) K. Banga, vice-president, sustainability at Aecon, said. #sustainability #carbon #cement #concrete #lowcarbon https://lnkd.in/eQ4jSjTY

“Emissions reductions in concrete can be achieved cumulatively throughout the material’s full life cycle, not just through a single change. This includes via component selection; manufacturing, transportation, and construction processes; and post-construction maintenance, repair, and disposal or reuse.” There are so many exciting possibilities to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete – at each and every stage of its lifecycle. Looking at some of the early adopters in this space, this article also cites legislation (specifically US legislation) to make the concrete space more environmentally friendly. There are certainly positive changes happening and we’re thrilled to see it: https://lnkd.in/gsSb6-6d 100% Australian made and with our cementitious solutions backed by industry leading R&D, Crosbe is proud to be at the forefront of a more sustainable cement future, which, locally, includes the benefits of reduced transportation costs and resources due to local, Australian made products. To find out more about our story and products, visit our website: https://crosbe.com (Source; EcoWatch) #crosbe #cement #greencement #innovation #sustainability

Such an exciting Revolution in the Cement Industry for Decarbonization! The quest for sustainable construction just got a powerful ally as the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) expands its monitoring tool to include calcined clays in cement production – a game-changer in reducing CO2 emissions. 🌍🔍 Concrete and cement, while essential, contribute around 7% of global CO2 emissions. But with initiatives like the GCCA's Concrete Future 2050 Net Zero Roadmap, the industry is stepping up to the challenge. 📈💡 The Green Cement Technology Tracker, launched by GCCA and LeadIT, now includes clay calcination kilns, enabling comprehensive tracking of low-carbon cement technologies. Calcined clay, or metakaolin, offers significant CO2 reductions due to its energy-efficient manufacturing process. 🌟🔬 With this expansion, stakeholders gain transparency and valuable insights to drive emission reductions and sustainable construction practices. 💼💡 Karen Scrivener, an expert in calcined clays, highlights their potential: "Calcined clays offer an exciting opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions in cement production." 🏭🌱 Let's embrace innovation and invest in sustainable solutions for a greener future! . . . . Reference: https://lnkd.in/dhfVbcXE . #sustainableconstruction #Decarbonization #greentech #cementindustry #ClimateAction #NetZero2050 #carbonfootprint #carbonfootprintreduction #InnovationInConstruction #GreenBuilding #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableMaterials #CO2Reduction #LowCarbonTechnologies #cement #cemex #CalcinedClays #ecofriendlyconstruction #ClimateSolutions #BuildingForTomorrow #ConcreteFuture #savetheplanet #greencement #greenenergy #greensolutions #aceshipbrokers

AN EVEN MORE EFFECTIVE CARBON-BUSTING TOOL🛠️♻️🌍: A tool that helps monitor decarbonisation in the cement industry has now been expanded to include the production of calcined clays, a key cement decarbonisation solution. Concrete and cement are the world's most used building materials. They are vital to the built environment for homes, offices, and infrastructure but account for around 7% of global CO2 emissions. With the launch of the GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association's Concrete Future 2050 Net Zero Roadmap, the sector became the first heavy industry to set out a clear commitment and plan to decarbonise.     Tracking progress towards net zero is an essential part of the Roadmap. The Green Cement Technology Tracker was launched last year by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT). It monitors the global use of technologies that will help the industry decarbonise and will provide transparency and useful data to the industry, policymakers, academics and the public. Per Andersson Claude Lorea Andrew Minson Simon Thomson #concrete #cement #decarbonisation

MAKING A STATEMENT ♻️👷🇬🇧: Heidelberg Materials UK has signed a statement of principles with the UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for its planned carbon capture plant at Padeswood cement works. The agreement marks a milestone for the project, and Heidelberg Materials and the UK Government will now enter final negotiations to make a final decision by April 2025. Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance Lord Callanan visited Heidelberg Materials' Padeswood cement works in north Wales to hear first-hand about plans to upgrade the existing plant to become the UK's first net zero cement works. If the industry-leading project goes ahead, it would be the first facility of its kind in the UK and would set the UK's construction industry on the path to net zero. Simon Willis Heidelberg Materials GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association The Concrete Centre Mineral Products Association BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION Aggregates Europe - UEPG #netzero #sustainability #cement #construction #wales #uk

Such an exciting Revolution in the Cement Industry for Decarbonization! The quest for sustainable construction just got a powerful ally as the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) expands its monitoring tool to include calcined clays in cement production – a game-changer in reducing CO2 emissions. 🌍🔍 Concrete and cement, while essential, contribute around 7% of global CO2 emissions. But with initiatives like the GCCA's Concrete Future 2050 Net Zero Roadmap, the industry is stepping up to the challenge. 📈💡 The Green Cement Technology Tracker, launched by GCCA and LeadIT, now includes clay calcination kilns, enabling comprehensive tracking of low-carbon cement technologies. Calcined clay, or metakaolin, offers significant CO2 reductions due to its energy-efficient manufacturing process. 🌟🔬 With this expansion, stakeholders gain transparency and valuable insights to drive emission reductions and sustainable construction practices. 💼💡 Karen Scrivener, an expert in calcined clays, highlights their potential: "Calcined clays offer an exciting opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions in cement production." 🏭🌱 Let's embrace innovation and invest in sustainable solutions for a greener future! . . . . Reference: https://lnkd.in/dHxpKUbs . #sustainableconstruction #Decarbonization #greentech #cementindustry #ClimateAction #NetZero2050 #carbonfootprint #carbonfootprintreduction #InnovationInConstruction #GreenBuilding #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableMaterials #CO2Reduction #LowCarbonTechnologies #cement #cemex #CalcinedClays #ecofriendlyconstruction #ClimateSolutions #BuildingForTomorrow #ConcreteFuture #savetheplanet #greencement #greenenergy #greensolutions #aceshipbrokers

Portland cement has been synonymous with construction for nearly two centuries. However, new carbon-reduced cement and concrete products are regularly launched across the entire construction industry. The Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance (DC2), formed in January 2024, has 11 member companies sharing a mission of promoting the benefits of low-carbon cement and concrete, scaling up the industrial base for its production, and encouraging procurement of low-carbon cement and concrete to build future infrastructure. Read more about the revolution underway in the cement and concrete industries to lower the carbon content of the built environment. https://bityl.co/Pb7A

A BIG GREEN POSITIVE FROM AN AGGREGATE CARBON-NEGATIVE👷👷🏻♀️🛣️🪨♻️✅: National Highways is trialling a new carbon-negative aggregate on a UK motorway as part of its drive to use solutions to reduce its carbon footprint. The ‘next generation’ construction material was identified in a competition run by National Highways which offered funding for projects that would help meet targets for net zero carbon in maintenance and construction. Four firms received up to £80,000 each to make their vision a reality and now the first of those – Seaham-based company Low Carbon Materials (LCM) (pictured below, company CEO Natasha Boulding) - has been able to trial its ACLA carbon-negative aggregate on a National Highways’ road for the first time. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/g9kFDFW6 Dr Joanna White Lian Hutchings Paul Cole Martin Riley Emma Hines Tim Smith Alexander Weedon Tarmac Skanska Connected Places Catapult Asset International Structures Ltd Circular11 GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association Simon Thomson Andrew Minson Miles Watkins Mineral Products Association Aggregates Europe - UEPG

Portland cement has been synonymous with construction for nearly two centuries. However, new carbon-reduced cement and concrete products are regularly launched across the entire construction industry. The Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance (DC2), formed in January 2024, has 11 member companies sharing a mission of promoting the benefits of low-carbon cement and concrete, scaling up the industrial base for its production, and encouraging procurement of low-carbon cement and concrete to build future infrastructure. Read more about the revolution underway in the cement and concrete industries to lower the carbon content of the built environment. https://bityl.co/Pb7A

Low carbon concrete is a key strategy toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry. Research leaders at CHRYSO and GCP continue to work to develop innovative, low carbon solutions that stand strong. Explore 5 innovations at https://lnkd.in/gSvTsMBK