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Building the world of low carbon cement | Ryan Gilliam, CEO of Fortera
Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Ryan Gilliam, CEO of Fortera, discusses the carbon intensity of cement production and the company's mission to offer a low-carbon cement option. He explains how Fortera looks to nature for inspiration, the reinvention of the company for success, and the development of low carbon cement for real-world applications. The importance of hiring, promotion, building strong teams, and exploring climate solutions in the tech space are also highlighted.
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- Fortera's approach involves partnering with existing cement companies instead of trying to replace them, providing a low-cost, high-quality cement alternative that can be seamlessly integrated into existing construction practices.
- Fortera's partnership approach allows cement companies to gradually transition to net-zero cement by starting with supplementary cementitious materials and progressively increasing the percentage of Fortera's low-carbon product.
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Developing low-carbon cement
Fortera, led by Dr. Ryan Gilliam, is focused on creating greener cement that can be adopted globally at the same price as traditional cement. Cement production is carbon-intensive, accounting for 8% of global carbon emissions. Fortera's approach involves partnering with cement companies instead of trying to replace them. They use a process that captures CO2 from limestone, mimicking what happens in nature with coral reefs. The goal is to provide a low-cost, high-quality cement alternative that can be seamlessly integrated into existing construction practices.
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