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Moving towards Green

#IEA2024BreakthroughReport: Urgent action needed in the cement industry to tackle rising emissions. Investing in near-zero emission technologies and stronger policies is crucial to decouple emissions from production growth. Accelerated action and innovative solutions are key to achieve annual global emissions decline from 2.3 GtCO2e to 1.8 GtCO2e by 2030, including 0.2 GtCO2e CCUS. Let's work towards reducing emission intensity from 0.6 to 0.4 t/CO2e and ramp up NearZeroCement production to over 250 mt annually by 2030. Green procurement of NearZeroCement is vital in overcoming the 75% price premium of #NetZeroCement. #Cement. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eaz8W7Xjl Cesar Jimenez Lopera Rohit Nepali Bianca Kohler

#Cement is a cornerstone of Europe's economy and infrastructure, supporting 35,000 jobs and boasting 200 integrated plants across the EU. As we move towards a sustainable future, decarbonising cement production is crucial. 🏭 With 175 Mt of cement produced annually, we are committed to reducing CO2 emissions through strategic innovation. Check out over 💯 transformative projects on our interactive map of #innovation projects and explore our updated roadmap. 🗺️ Visit our map of innovation projects: https://lnkd.in/gEJvUa7R 👉 Explore the updated roadmap: https://lnkd.in/dpe97puD #Cement2050

The cement industry is facing a huge challenge: How can we make the production of cement, one of the world’s most widely used building materials, more environmentally friendly? The demands on our customers are constantly growing, so it is only a matter of time before the vision of a greener cement plant has to become a reality. I am convinced that we are thyssenkrupp Polysius are not only taking responsibility for this, but are also playing a key role in driving the transformation forward. One example of this is our polysius® pure oxyfuel technology: This solution captures up to 95% of the CO2 emissions and is a real game-changer in cement production. But what makes me even more proud is that we are already putting this vision into practice. Our pilot projects are real-life examples of how innovative technology is driving change. Today, we are already building the plants that will make the difference tomorrow! #grey2green

As one of the largest industrial sources of COS emission globally, the cement industry has an important role to play when it comes to reaching global reduction targets by 2050. Here's a recent article posted on Manufacturing Today unpacking the road ahead for the industry ➡ https://bit.ly/3VKKsmQ #CCS #carboncapture #KC8 #cementindustry #netzero #lowemissions

The #cement industry is responsible for 4% of the EU's emissions and even more globally. More than 90% of its emissions are due to clinker production. Carbon capture can play a significant role, but relying predominantly on it would make cement's transition to net-zero close to unaffordable. That's why this week's analysis by McKinsey & Company is very welcome: 📉 It shows #clinker substitutes (so-called supplementary cementitious materials and fillers) by themselves can reduce cement emissions by 70-80%. Several are profitably available today and many more become available with innovation. 💰 Using these SCMs and fillers at scale can help dramatically reduce the cost of cement's transition to net zero and pump new life into existing business models. 🔥 EU policy is necessary to help the cement industry a hand. Providing a fraction of the EU funding to SCM solutions that is going to CCUS is a first step. Performance-based (technology-neutral) standards and leverage the power of Green Public Procurement (GPP) are crucial too, as 40-45% of cement in Europe is bought through public procurement. #EU2040 #CleanIndustrialDeal #EUETS #GPP #PublicProcurement

In today’s #BrookfieldGoingThere post, we’re focusing on #cement — one of the hardest industries to decarbonize. If cement were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest emitter. On top of that, cement is an essential material with no readily available and cost-effective replacements.     While cement makers can (and are) taking steps to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and curb emissions, the core of the problem remains: There is no way to produce cement without producing carbon.   This makes the cement industry one of the best candidates for carbon capture technologies. See below for examples of how some companies are decarbonizing their cement-related operations.  

💭 How can we make the cementitious 'golden age' a reality? A new study by McKinsey & Company on the future of the cement industry shows how: ➡️ Shifting from #cement to cementitious materials is key to driving decarbonisation - efficiently and cost effectively!   ➡️ The potential of clinker substitution surpasses traditional industry prognoses! And in the EU, supply and demand are ready to accelerate.   👀 Our roadmap for EU decisionmakers to usher in a new era for the cement industry: https://lnkd.in/euVZ_6ys

Is the cement industry entering a new golden age that could transform the sector while decarbonizing it? As the most emissive component of cement, lowering the cost and carbon of high-emitting clinker remains a key priority for achieving net-zero targets. Our latest analysis shows that growth in the adoption of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and fillers in cement mixes could dramatically lower emissions profiles by 70 to 80% and increase global SCM revenues to $40 billion to $60 billion by 2035 from $15 billion to $30 billion today. Learn more about shifting cementitious markets and what it means as industry strives to meet growing global demand for building materials. #buildingmaterials #cement #sustainability #decarbonization #constuction

Is the cement industry entering a new golden age that could transform the sector while decarbonizing it? As the most emissive component of cement, lowering the cost and carbon of high-emitting clinker remains a key priority for achieving net-zero targets. Our latest analysis shows that growth in the adoption of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and fillers in cement mixes could dramatically lower emissions profiles by 70 to 80% and increase global SCM revenues to $40 billion to $60 billion by 2035 from $15 billion to $30 billion today. Learn more about shifting cementitious markets and what it means as industry strives to meet growing global demand for building materials. #buildingmaterials #cement #sustainability #decarbonization #constuction