Ecocem Global

The discussion on the need for #LowCarbon cement technology solutions is gathering pace. Scalable solutions exist 🏗️ “As we move forward, we invite all our stakeholders— employees, partners, customers, policymakers, and the broader community—to work with us to ensure low-carbon cement and concrete play their part in accelerating carbon reduction. Together, we can shape a sustainable future for generations to come.”    2025 is set to be a big year for Ecocem. We are looking forward to sharing more on our #LowCarbonCement tech, ACT, in 2025. Stay tuned!    #Ecocem #FutureOfCement #Innovation #Technology #GreenTech #AdvancingNetZero

“We cannot afford to focus on one technology only.” In case you missed it, Susan McGarry, our Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability published a powerful piece on what needs to be done to decarbonize construction by 2040: https://lnkd.in/d7sg2qYm    While industry attention appears to be focused on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) as a silver bullet, the reality is we need a range of solutions if we are to #decarbonize the industry rapidly and cost-effectively. This includes using low-carbon cement and concrete and using these materials much more efficiently.   ➡️ Reducing the #clinker content of cement, the key source of emissions, and maximizing the use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) is critical. Low-carbon cement currently comprises approximately 25% of cement consumed in the U.S., and while this is encouraging, more needs to be done.    ➡️ We know #cement has a problem - and we have a solution. Our ACT technology is a scalable low-carbon solution that can deliver a 70% reduction in the cement industry’s carbon footprint as early as 2035.  Together we can build a cleaner future 🌱      #Ecocem #FutureOfCement #SustainableConstruction #AdvancingNetZero #Innovation #Technology

Three key actions the U.S. can take to accelerate the #decarbonization of the cement industry:     1️⃣ State policy - States can encourage and support the adoption of #LowCarbon cement technology through policies and procurement. While this is currently the case in four states, there is the opportunity for many more to accelerate the adoption of cost-effective, low-carbon solutions.      2️⃣ Industry collaboration - Working together to foster partnerships across the industry and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon #cement and #concrete solutions can meet our common goal of decarbonizing this “hard to abate” sector.    3️⃣ Embrace technological advancements: Adopting low-carbon cement #technologies like ACT can reduce emissions by up to 70% while delivering the required performance in concrete, without excessive additional costs.       #FutureOfCement #Innovation #Technology #Sustainability #AdvancingNetZero

2024 has been a remarkable year of growth and innovation for Ecocem🌍 Donal and Conor O’Riain caught up with Ecocem colleagues in an engaging business update ahead of the holiday season.    This year our team has been busy turning innovative ideas into groundbreaking realities and in 2024:    ✅ We welcomed nearly 50 new team members and a record number of interns, each of whom bring a unique perspective to our business. ✅ Our ACT technology took centre stage this year, earning a coveted European Technical Assessment (ETA) - a giant leap for sustainable construction across Europe. ✅ We’ve announced a number of partnerships to support the development and delivery of ACT to the market. Our commitment to reducing carbon emissions has gathered pace and as we look at 2025, remember, every new discovery, every innovation, every ton of CO2 emissions saved - all adds up.    “I extend my heartfelt thanks to our employees, partners, and stakeholders whose commitment has been instrumental to our success.” - Donal O’Riain, Ecocem Founder and Group Managing Director    Thank you to everyone involved. Bring on 2025!    #Ecocem #FutureOfCement #AdvancingNetZero

The cement industry has a critical opportunity to cut emissions – now. Clinker is the main carbon culprit, but innovative solutions like Ecocem’s ACT #technology are ready to drive rapid reductions.     By shifting to #LowCarbon, high-filler, blended cements, we can meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets and build a greener future—faster than ever 🌍   If you’re an International Cement Review subscriber, read our latest on clinker reduction by Ecocem’s Director of Research and Innovation, Roberta Alfani, in the December issue ⬇️   #Ecocem #FutureOfCement #Cement #Concrete #AdvancingNetZero

Last week our Technical Director for the U.S. Mike Donovan, P.E., FACI and Director of Product Development and Standardization Christian Clergue, joined forces to engage fellow industry leaders in the U.S. on the future of cement and its standards at the ASTM International Committee Week. They briefed members on our scalable, #LowCarbon cement technology, ACT, and the need to update ASTM specifications to incorporate the use of these new-generation cements.      Adapting #CementStandards, in Europe and the USA, to account for recent innovations will allow the industry to deploy more low-carbon solutions quickly and on a larger scale. Learn more about our ACT technology here: https://lnkd.in/gcjEKnnw   #FutureOfCement #Innovation #Sustainability #SustainableConstruction 

We prize continuous #innovation and #empowerment, so we’re proud to be making strides in female representation with our latest Sustainability Report, showing:    ⬆️ A 20% rise in female representation  ️⬆️ Over double the industry average of female employees (28% of our workforce vs the industry average of 11%)      There’s still a way to go in construction and STEM in reaching equal gender representation and we’re working to actively to attract and develop our female talent - as well as celebrating the talented women who work throughout #Ecocem.    Read more about our values and progress in our latest #SustainabilityReport: https://lnkd.in/gkS7KpmC    #FutureOfCement #SustainableConstruction #Sustainability #WomenInConstruction #WomenInSTEM

🙏 Many thanks to our gold and silver Supporting Organisations for 2024! 🥇 Ecocem Global, Ferroglobe PLC, Longcliffe Quarries Limited, LKAB Minerals, Mapei (UK) Ltd, Oscrete UK Ltd, Tarmac 🥈 Heidelberg Materials UK, MC-BUILDING CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED, QSRMC - CPC - SpeCC 👫 Your support is greatly appreciated and allows for the ICT to grow and to provide our services in promoting concrete technology as a recognised engineering discipline and to advance the professional status of practicing concrete technologists worldwide. 📝 Renewal time is approaching in January and we would like to welcome new supporters. This subscription scheme is open to all companies with an interest in promoting excellence in concrete technology, especially those having ICT members on their staff. Please get in touch if so interested.

A Transformative Journey Ends! The Sustainability and ESG International Summit 2024 has officially concluded, and what a journey it has been! Over two days, global leaders like Thomas Schroder, Tien Peng, Hazem Moshir, María Isabel Cárdenas B, Marta Sofia Diez Dominguez, Gabriela Ciulacu Biţan, Fatima Rato, Ana Gállego, Yasmine KACI, PhD, Luyue Tan and many others shared transformative insights into sustainability and ESG leadership. From corporate climate strategies to carbon neutrality roadmaps, this summit has set a new standard for driving meaningful change. Together, we’ve proven that collaboration drives innovation and progress. Thank you to all speakers, delegates, and partners who made this event unforgettable. Visit https://lnkd.in/dvdbnFtv for more updates about the past two days. #SustainabilitySummit2024 #ESGInnovation #CarbonNeutrality #IndustryLink

“Europe set to breach 2030 climate goals based on current policies” by Matt Mace for edie: https://lnkd.in/dKHfNybH ➡️ There is a real opportunity to accelerate the availability of #LowCarbon cement technologies, like Ecocem’s ACT to meet Europe’s climate goals.    ➡️ Low-carbon #cement technologies that can halve emissions within the decade without compromising performance or requiring huge investment are still underused and overlooked.    ➡️ In construction, ACT #technology provides the cement industry with a unique opportunity to become the first industrial sector to achieve a 1.5C #decarbonisation trajectory.     📸: Shutterstock - Paul Barbar