Why is the cement industry hard to abate?
Konfab
May 29, 2026
Cement has the weight of the world on its shoulders in more ways than one. A vital binding agent in construction, used to create concrete.
Essential for building foundations, walls, roads, and bridges, providing structural strength, durability, and fire resistance.
As global construction and infrastructure moves inexorably forward, there is a price to pay - cement production contributes approximately 8% to global CO2 emissions.
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