As one of the world's most polluting industries, decarbonizing cement and concrete production is critical if we are to reach 2050 net zero goals and limit global warming to a 1.5'C increase from pre-industrial levels. Suppliers must think boldly in terms of scale and technology; not just to reduce carbon emissions from existing processes, but reimagine how cement is produced. This includes moving away from traditional carbon-intensive Portland Cement manufacturing methods and materials, and developing solutions reducing the amount of clinker required. Clinker production is by far the most carbon-intensive stage in cement and concrete production, contributing 88% of the sector's current total CO2 emissions from the burning of fuels to allow kilns to reach the 1,450'C required for clinkerisation and through the natural chemical reaction of limestone calcination. To connect suppliers of near-zero cement and concrete with demand players, and help surface and scale deeply decarbonizing...
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