Concrete is the second-most consumed material on the planet after water and accounts for about 8% of global emissions due to cement production.
To understand how to reduce concrete emissions, we need a quick lesson on cement, particularly the role of Portland cement and the carbon pollution it generates.
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has published a road map to net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting various strategies like carbon capture and storage.
As the Global South continues to urbanize, the consumption of concrete is set to rise significantly, increasing its impact on global carbon emissions.
#concrete-industry #carbon-emissions #sustainable-construction #global-urbanization #decarbonization-strategies
Collection
[
|
...
]