From Waste to Sustainable Solutions
At present, one of GCC’s primary approaches to reducing emissions is the promotion of a circular economy through the use of alternative fuels. As part of this commitment to circularity, in 2024 GCC successfully reclaimed and repurposed materials from the Waste Tyre Disposal monofill in Pueblo, Colorado, converting over 60,000 tonnes of waste tyres into tire-derived fuel (TDF).
Given the energy intensity of cement manufacturing, the use of TDF offers important benefits, including lower emissions compared to traditional fuels and reduced reliance on conventional energy sources by up to 25%. This approach also diverts scrap tyres from landfills, recovers energy from raw materials, and mitigates environmental challenges associated with waste management.