We are reducing embodied carbon with CarbonCure’s Concrete Solutions.
The Embodied Carbon Challenge
You may already know that buildings are the source of 40% of the world’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, but did you know that by 2060, the world’s building stock is expected to double? That means we’re building a new New York City every month for the next 40 years. On top of that, between now and 2060, embodied carbon levels are predicted to account for almost half of the emissions from the built environment. And since concrete is the most abundant building material, innovation in concrete offers the biggest potential solution for embodied carbon reduction. The embodied carbon challenge has a concrete solution.
Why CarbonCure?
CarbonCure’s solution enables the production of the same reliable concrete but with a reduced carbon footprint. The technology injects a precise dosage of carbon dioxide (CO2) into concrete during mixing where it mineralizes. The mineralized CO2 improves the concrete’s compressive strength, enabling producers to safely reduce cement content in their mixes and achieve further carbon reductions without compromising quality. CO2 mineralization is compliant with ASTM C 494 Type S and building with CO2 mineralized concrete can contribute to a project’s LEED points, as concrete made with CarbonCure provides a 4-6% reduction to Global Warming Potential (GWP).