Holcim Drives Decarbonization With 99.2% Clinker-Free Cement in North America
11 Julio 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
- Holcim places its first 99.2% clinker-free concrete pavement in
North America
- 74.7% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to standard
concrete
Holcim has successfully placed its first 99.2% clinker-free
concrete pavement in North America, marking a milestone in its
commitment to driving innovative and sustainable building. In
collaboration with Stoneway Concrete, this project resulted in
74.7% lower CO2 emissions than standard concrete using Type IL
cement available in the market. This demonstrates Holcim's ability
to develop high-quality solutions that significantly accelerate
decarbonization without compromising on performance.
“Our net-zero goals are ambitious, and to get there, we need to
continuously push the boundaries to decarbonize building at scale,”
said Toufic Tabbara, Holcim regional head, North America. “Through
cutting-edge research and development, our team of engineers have
created a virtually clinker-free cement. This innovation represents
a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and a major step in
sustainable building.”
The 30m3 slab-on-grade concrete pad was poured at Holcim’s
Seattle plant in May 2024 and was engineered to withstand heavy
truck traffic. Holcim’s approach in this project substituted
clinker, traditionally the primary component in cement production,
with a slag activator, significantly decreasing the energy required
and resulting in a much lower carbon footprint.
"As a leader in our industry, we believe in setting the standard
for product innovation and sustainability,” says Cory Cannon, vice
president of Cement Sales and Logistics. “This product exemplifies
our ability to swiftly introduce eco-friendly building solutions,
and we’re pleased with the positive reception from our customers,
showing the industry's readiness to embrace these
advancements.”
This demonstration sets the stage for further collaboration with
customers in the Pacific Northwest, with early commercial pours
anticipated in June and July of 2024. As a global leader in
sustainable building solutions, Holcim remains at the forefront of
decarbonizing construction with cutting-edge, low-carbon and
circular solutions.
About Holcim
Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building
solutions with net sales of CHF 27.0 billion in 2023. Driven by our
purpose to build progress for people and the planet, our 63,448
employees are on a mission to decarbonize building, while improving
living standards for all. We empower our customers across all
regions to build better with less, with a broad range of low-carbon
and circular solutions, from ECOPact and ECOPlanet to our circular
technology platform ECOCycle®. Through innovative systems, from
Elevate roofing to PRB insulation, Holcim makes buildings more
sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green
retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we
are on the way to becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets
validated by SBTi.
Lafarge Canada, a subsidiary of Holcim, employs over 6,900
people and manages 400 sites across the country. We provide green
products to build the infrastructure and communities where
Canadians live and work.
To learn more, visit www.lafarge.ca
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Kristen Marston Lafarge Canada Inc.
Kristen.Marston@lafarge.com