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Speed, scale, and cost are critical when it comes to decarbonising the #cement industry – responsible for almost 8% of global carbon emissions. Clinker-substitution technologies, which can rapidly #decarbonise the cement industry at scale, are available today. Yet, to date, policy and government funding in Europe have focused almost exclusively on Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS). We need to adopt the widest possible range of viable, emerging technologies as fast as we can if we are to stand a chance of meeting the #ParisAgreement’s 2030 target. If even a fraction of the resources and policy efforts put towards CCUS were directed towards scalable, #LowCarbon cement technologies, such as our ACT solution, we could see huge decarbonisation gains before the end of this decade.   The cement sector's emissions can be halved by 2030. To do this, we need: 🔷 To address the funding imbalance. 🔷 Performance-based (technology-neutral) standards to ensure a level playing field for all products and technologies. 🔷 To leverage the power of Green Public Procurement: 40–45% of cement in Europe is bought through public procurement, so GPP can be a huge lever to stimulate clinker-reduction solutions.

The IBJ - International Bulk Journal Awards took place this week in Antwerp, Belgium, recognising organisations that displayed excellence in the maritime bulk industry 🚢    The awards cover areas such as the environment, safety, equipment (both on-shore and on-vessel), innovation and technology, and the infrastructure and logistics management of the ports themselves.     We were pleased to be invited by our UK terminal partners and one of the UK's largest port operators, Peel Ports Group.     Pictured below, Ecocem’s Logistics and Supply Chain Manager, Edward Duffy, and Group Logistics Manager, Dave Murphy, were joined by Anita Osmanović, Commercial Director of Arklow Shipping Nederland B.V., our longest-serving shipping partner in Ireland.     Well done to all the businesses acknowledged for their outstanding achievements on the night and thank you for a lovely evening.   #FutureOfCement #InnovationInShipping #IBJAwards #MaritimeIndustry #BulkShipping

It’s been a treat to take part in the Hong Kong Green Tech Challenge this week organised by Carbonless Asia and HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.   Yesterday, Gavin O'Riain and Matthew Cruickshank visited the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park for a tour of the facilities and to meet Business Development and Partnerships teams in the #construction and #realestate space.    Today, Gavin will represent Ecocem as a ‘catalyst’ participant in The Hong Kong Green Tech Salon, an invite-only gathering of individuals with the resources and commitment to act on climate opportunities in Hong Kong and in #Asia through green technology development, investments and application.    This is a great recognition of our expertise and a chance to showcase our ACT technology, capable of decarbonising 6% of global CO2 emissions from cement, ACT could deliver significant opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions in the carbon-intensive Asia-Pacific region. #Ecocem #FutureOfCement #NetZero #AdvancingNetZero

Given that #cement is responsible for almost 8% of global emissions, this fascinating and timely analysis from McKinsey & Company is a must read: https://lnkd.in/ejrW8bst 💡 It highlights the transformative opportunity that adopting Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) offer, to the industry and beyond. According to the authors, “SCMs and fillers can replace clinker (the most emissive component of cement) in cement mixes, lowering cement’s emissions profile by 70 to 80 percent in some cases.” The paper calls #SCMs and fillers “the best solution for the industry in the next five to ten years.” Leveraging the full potential of SCMs can redefine the industry's pathway to #NetZero, and this is exactly what our scalable low-carbon cement technology, ACT, is designed to enable. This report is a timely reminder to: ➡️ Policymakers - that they need to widen their scope beyond CCUS. ➡️ The cement and concrete industries - that we need to use all available solutions if we are to accelerate affordable decarbonisation of the industry. ➡️ Government - that there are cost-effective solutions available and using public procurement to specify low-carbon cement solutions can accelerate adoption. As the SCM market continues to expand, we’re already at the forefront, demonstrating how SCMs can provide a cost-effective solution that decarbonises #concrete production, using existing facilities. The time to act is now. Together we can make this pivotal shift to #SustainableConstruction.

~70% of carbon footprints in Hong Kong are generated from power generation. Of which, ~90% of our electricity are consumed by buildings. I.e., #PropTech, #GreenBuilding is a key #GreenTech segment that presents enormous opportunities in our path towards carbon neutrality. In collaboration with Carbonless (Tony Á. Verb, Deborah Wai), Sustainable Finance Initiative (Katy Yung), and HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Invest Hong Kong welcomed 8 finalists from the Green Tech Challenge from around the world to Hong Kong. • R8 TECHNOLOGIES : Provides AI driven solutions for real estate to achieve energy efficiency and decarbonisation goals. • Tether Ltd : Empowers facility and sustainability  managers to cut costs and carbon through real time building data. • interpanel GmbH : Offers ceiling panels integrating biodynamic lighting, acoustics, heating and a unique cooling technology. • ClearVue Technologies Limited (ASX:CPV) : Designs reliable BIPV facades to meet building and construction standards, generate electricity and improve energy efficiency. • Criaterra Innovations : Creates cement free construction products with superior insulation and zero waste. • Ecocem Global : Pioneering low carbon technology that can decarbonise 6% of global CO2 emissions from cement.  • Soletair Power : Turns buildings into carbon capturing machines. • CERAFILTEC : Supplies ceramic membrane filtration solutions that enhance plant reliability and lower ownership cost. More detailed profiles: https://lnkd.in/grkJz6Rx Together with OXGRIN (Oxford Green Innotech) & REFIRE - that offer their expertise in Construction Site & Supply Chain #Electrification using #ammonia and #hydrogen respectively, we engaged in a speed-dating engagement format with #impact #investors to offer potential investment opportunities as well as strategic advice for entering the Hong Kong market. Over the next few days, our partners will continue to connect the 8 finalists to key #sustainability stakeholders, especially in the #commercial #property sector in Hong Kong with the goal of introducing new capabilities and solutions to our Hong Kong ecosystem. My special thanks to Olivia To, SVP - Sustainability, our #GreenTech lead, for working tirelessly with our partners to deliver this impactful event! If you would like to connect with these #GreenTech companies to better understand their solutions, please contact Olivia at: oliviato@investhk.gov.hk #Built #Sustainability #GreenTech #PropTech

Great paper by Fabian Apel and his colleagues at McKinsey. If you’re interested in cement and concrete decarbonisation (why wouldn’t you be?!) and the associated huge business opportunities, this is a must read. It correctly identifies increased SCM and filler use as the single most effective way at decreasing CO2 from the industry on a rapid and cost effective basis. Given cement production is responsible for more CO2 than aviation, shipping and long haul trucking, combined, this is a hugely important undertaking. In essence, we need to make the most of these low carbon alternatives to conventional cement (SCMs) described in the note by using them as efficiently as we possibly can. By doing so, and by coordinating correctly, we make make gains far beyond what even McKinsey is suggesting. Ecocem’s ACT technology plays directly into this approach which is why we're so excited by its potential. Interesting times in the industry for sure. Ecocem Global

Robust #safety isn’t just our goal - it’s our reality. Health, safety, and environmental management are essential to our business and we’re continually making improvements to enhance working conditions. Recently, that has included: 👷♂️ Strengthening our health safety team to better coordinate efforts across our plants   📈 Increasing safety spending by 500%  🛑 Maintaining our zero-fatality record Read more about our in our #SustainabilityReport: https://lnkd.in/gkS7KpmC #FutureOfCement #SustainableConstruction #Sustainability #CSR #ESG

The power of collaboration in action! Super work by our team. Very exciting milestone to reach in our project. It looks and feels like concrete... it is concrete!!! But extremely innovative and low CO2 concrete with 70% carbon reduction. Keep watching as this structure develops in its complexity.

Congratulations to a key partner of ours, the Entreprise Monégasque de Travaux (EMT Monaco), who has won the Sustainable Development Award at the 13th Monaco Eco Club Trophies 👏 🌍

Our Research and Innovation (R&I) team, comprising of 43 full-time scientists; PhD students; postdoctoral researchers; and expert consultants, in collaboration with our regional delivery teams, ensures the effective deployment of our #LowCarbon solutions to the markets in which we operate.    It was great to gather the teams in Toulouse, France, for a strategic review of our latest R&I activity, some lab demonstrations, a discussion on our move to a new Centre of Excellence next year, and assessment of our plans to bring ACT to market in 2026. Thank you to LMDC Toulouse-Tarbes and Mercure Hotels Toulouse for hosting us.   Research and Innovation Director, Roberta Alfani, commented, “It was valuable time spent reviewing and discussing the R&I network, challenges and opportunities in the future, our technological advantages, as well as our new Centre of Excellence.”    Attracting and nurturing top talent is essential as we work to deliver our scalable low-carbon cement technology, which can accelerate #CarbonReduction for the construction industry, without excessive cost. #FutureOfCement #AdvancingNetZero #Sustainability #Research #Innovation