
EY Sustainability Matters
What strategies can help decarbonize the construction industry
Mar 27, 2024
EY Latin America Climate Change expert and CEMEX Global VP discuss decarbonization strategies in the construction industry, touching on use of alternative fuels, waste materials, and new technologies like hydrogen. They highlight business opportunities and cost benefits in the process, emphasizing the importance of waste management for creating a circular economy.
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- The cement industry's substantial global emissions necessitate innovative decarbonization approaches like alternative fuels and waste materials usage.
- CEMEX showcases how waste management can create a circular economy in cement production while reducing environmental impact.
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The Environmental Impact of Cement Production
The production of cement is energy-intensive and results in significant greenhouse gas emissions, with the cement industry being a major contributor to global emissions. To address this, innovative approaches are required to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and move towards near-zero emission production pathways. Despite historic emphasis on operational carbon emissions from buildings, focus now shifts to the environmental impact of cement production.
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