The industry has already made progress with proportionate reductions of CO2 emissions in cement production of 20% over the last three decades. This roadmap highlights a significant acceleration of decarbonisation measures achieving the same reduction in only a decade. From 2030 decarbonisation accelerates further to reach the net zero destination in 2050.
GETTING TO NET ZERO
Total global CO2 emissions from the sector today are in excess of 2.5Gt. They are primarily direct CO2 emissions which in turn are primarily from the heated limestone itself (approx. 60%) and combustion of the fuels used in the cement kiln and other plant processes (approx. 40%). Electricity used by the sector contributes further CO2 emissions as shown.
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ACTIONS TO A NET ZERO FUTURE
Detail of the levers that will be required to achieve net zero.
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1990-2020
INITIAL PROGRESS
The cement industry was the first sector to monitor and publicly report its CO2 emissions on a global level. We have done so for the past 20 years and transparently continue to do so today.
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2020-2030
THE DECADE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
In this key decade, we will accelerate our CO2 reductions through the following actions and initiatives.
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2030-2050
FULL DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES TO GET TO ZERO
In this period, we will continue to build on the progress in the previous decade.
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