Concrete
Materials startup raises $46 million to replace cement
Breakthrough Energy and homebuilder Lennar's investment arm co-lead $64 million Series A round for low-carbon cement producer Terra CO2 Technology. Read More
The high-hanging fruit is reachable. The question is how soon?
To decarbonize sectors such as steel and long-distance transport, we need to take partial steps in the short term, such as increased efficiency, reduced demand and greater circularity, while also investing in new technology and infrastructure for the long term. Read More
How NY could become a model for green concrete policy
A new bill passed in New York state tasks the Office of General Services with establishing guidelines for procuring low-carbon concrete for state projects. Read More
Carbon-sucking concrete is capturing attention and funding
The traditional process of making concrete accounts for nearly 10 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Solutions for addressing that footprint have huge potential to scale. Read More
Smart procurement policies can help decarbonize concrete
A closer look at the momentum and potential for cleaner industrial technologies. Read More
Setting a new foundation for decarbonizing cement
The cement industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions, but this will require technological upgrades, innovative approaches — and a considerable financial commitment. Read More
Cement giant Heidelberg pledges carbon neutral concrete by 2050
In a first for the sector, the world’s fourth largest maker said it would cut emissions in line with Paris climate goals. Read More
Episode 165: Paint, predictive data and the path to reduced shipping emissions
Plus, Associate Editor Holly Secon chats with Soylent CEO Bryan Crowley about affordable, appealing alternatives to animal protein. Read More
Concrete steps: Inside the building pressure to make climate-friendly cement
Reducing the industry’s heavy carbon footprint has been a rocky road. But solutions from both incumbents and upstarts are pouring in. Read More
Concrete change: Making cement carbon-negative
The right policies and technologies could turn concrete manufacturing into a net climate benefit. Read More