The cement industry contributes approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the world’s entire passenger car fleet. With emissions chemically baked into the production process, decarbonizing this foundational material presents one of climate technology’s toughest challenges.
The Hidden Climate Cost of Modern Civilization
Cement forms the literal foundation of modern infrastructure, yet this ubiquitous building material carries a massive carbon footprint that’s proving exceptionally difficult to reduce, according to industry analyses. Sources indicate cement manufacturing contributes roughly 8% of global CO₂ emissions—equivalent in scale to the world’s entire passenger car fleet.