Cement industry striving for carbon neutrality

The means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in cement industry include the replacement of part of the clinker in cement with mineral additives, the use of alternative raw materials and fuels, the recarbonization of materials, the development of innovative technologies, etc. The article provides information about a number of projects aimed at reducing CO2 emissions during the life cycle of cement, and about the costs associated with reducing its carbon footprint.

Author: Dr. S.B. Hegde

Section: Ecology and safety

Keywords: CO2 emissions, supplementary cementitious materials; alternative raw materials and fuels, carbon capture, utilization and storage