Ireland has positioned itself at the forefront of public policy for cement decarbonisation in Europe with the recent mandate for green procurement requirements for low carbon cement. This landmark decision, announced on May 28th, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards a net-zero carbon society by 2050, as outlined in the national...
Concrete, the second most-used material after water, sees about 14 billion cubic meters used annually, with 40% for residential construction. If poured into a 10-centimeter thick slab, it could cover England and half of Wales, or the state of New York. However, concrete production releases significant CO₂, with 90% of emissions from Portland cement, which...