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NEWS: Circular solutions are vital to curb enviro harm from cement and concrete

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Demand for cement and concrete is set to grow, especially in developing countries to improve infrastructure and living standards. Experts say that solutions reigning in the sector’s environmental footprint are vital, especially curbing greenhouse gas emissions that could absorb a major chunk of our remaining carbon budget. A hardhatNEWS article highlights the detrimental environmental impact of cement and concrete production on climate change, human health, and biodiversity. Cement manufacturing, particularly, contributes significantly to global carbon emissions due to the high energy consumption and chemical processes involved. The growing demand for cement and concrete, especially in developing countries, further exacerbates these challenges. The article emphasizes the urgent need for circular solutions to address the environmental threats posed by the cement and concrete supply chain. Experts suggest a combination of technological advancements, material changes, improved resource ef
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NEWS: Building value by decarbonising the built environment’

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A recent report by Mckinsey & Company pointed out how various business opportunities throughout the value chain can facilitate cost-effective decarbonisation for stakeholders in the built environment, paving the way for reducing of built environment emissions.

Existing methods are efficient and cost-effective

McKinsey examined over 1,000 potential strategies for reducing carbon emissions in the built environment. They identified the 30 most effective ways to decarbonise buildings.  A significant number of these methods are already cost-effective compared to traditional practices. Thanks to industrial advancements, many of these methods are projected to reach cost parity or come close to it by 2030. 

To capitalise on the economic advantages of these methods, it is crucial for stakeholders to take decisive action to boost the production of technologies and materials. 

Stakeholders are encouraged to focus on service companies, unlocking supply chains, and creating essential operational skills throughout the value chain. This is important in creating solutions on a large scale and fully harnessing economic benefits. 

Reducing heating energy is key to cutting built environment emissions

For example, a significant portion of operational built environment emissions, around 60%, is attributed to space cooling, space heating, and water heating. However, by using heat pumps, it is possible to mitigate up to 60% of emissions related to heating and cooling. 

“The report highlights potential pathways to decarbonise the built environment and presents many proven and available technologies and solutions that companies in the ecosystem can implement today, and often cost-effectively,” said Erik Sjödin, partner at McKinsey & Company. 

“We have aimed to focus on some of the largest opportunities that industry players could realise by scaling production, building future operating models, and developing skills and expertise across the value chain,” he continued. 

“The built environment is a crucial sector for decarbonisation, and companies in this sector have a unique opportunity to capture value and build businesses while enabling the transition to a low-carbon world,” concluded Brodie Boland, partner at McKinsey & Company. 

The source for this hardhatNEWS article is PBC Today
 

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