Vertua Low Carbon Concrete From CEMEX
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51 alternatives , and quickly . Construction can no longer see itself as part of the problem but a key element of the climate change solution .
Encouragingly , 40 of the world ’ s leading cement and concrete companies have unveiled a joint industry ‘ 2050 Climate Ambition ’ that contains a roadmap for how the concrete industry can become carbon neutral in 30 years . Launched by the Global Cement and Concrete Association ( GCCA ) on behalf of its member companies , it is the first time the companies have come together globally to state a collective ambition for a carbon neutral future .
The movement is tangible globally , with Chinese President Xi Jinping recently announcing it is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2060 .
These broad timeframes may be ground in realism , though they ’ re unlikely to placate the green lobby eager to see immediate change . Can we comprehend how much cement – green or otherwise – will be poured in the next three decades ? Constantly improving technology may be a key tool on the industry ’ s side , but time is of the essence . constructionglobal . com