
CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2025 – Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials for Cement and Construction is a unique experience that favours action and sustainable go-to solutions for achieving Net Zero, and will bring together over 100 executives from Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North and South America – case studies, panel discussions, round tables that bring focus, clarity and a genuine know how for all participants.
From Research to Reality: Limak Cement’s Path to Decarbonization Through Technology will be presented by Ebru Sipahioğlu, the CTO of Limak Cement Group.
This presentation will focus on how Limak Cement’s R&D efforts, anchored in the comprehensive 5C approach, are driving systemic change across the entire cement manufacturing and utilization chain. The 5C framework—covering Clinker optimization, Carbon capture, Cleaner fuels, Circular economy, and Cement utilization—ensures a holistic and integrated path toward deep decarbonization.
At Limak Cement, decarbonization lies at the heart of their corporate strategy. Recognizing the urgent global transition, Limak Cement Group embarked on a multifaceted transformation that combines sustainability, digitalization, and human capital development into one unified roadmap. Central to this journey is their Triple Transition Project (TTP), launched in 2021.
This initiative integrates green transformation with digital innovation and social evolution, activating cross-functional platforms such as:
- A Hybrid Center of Excellence (LCoEDx) for AI, automation, and analytics
- A Center for Sustainability and Climate
- The Limak Cement Academy 5.0
- A cutting-edge R&D & Innovation Hub with over 35 researchers across 10 disciplines
About the Speaker
Ebru Sipahioğlu is the CTO of Limak Cement Group, with over 28 years in the cement industry. She holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Inönü University. Beginning her career as a Laboratory Engineer, she advanced to lead quality control and R&D before becoming CTO in 2021. She leads innovation and sustainability efforts, including establishing Limak’s R&D Center focused on low-carbon products and digital transformation. She champions recycling construction waste to reduce environmental impact. As a female engineer, she advocates for women’s greater involvement in the sector, driving diversity and industry advancement