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Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Available to Reduce CO2 Emissions of Concrete

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Many solutions exist to produce low-carbon concrete. One such solution is the increased use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and alternative cements.

Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Makes Inroads in
Reducing Carbon Emissions

LC3 contains about 50% ordinary portland cement (OPC), providing the same ease of use and strength as OPC, and is the most effective way to reduce the amount of clinker used.

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The Eglinton LRT: How to Make a Big Impact with a Smaller Carbon Footprint

Stacia Van Zetten and Jolene McLaughlin

The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit is a large-scale transit project in the Toronto, ON, Canada area. The completed project will not only contribute to significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing reliance on car and bus transportation, but it also provided opportunities for further GHG emissions reductions during the construction process by using high-volume slag cement mixtures.

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One Year Closer to a Carbon-Neutral Cement Future

Michael Ireland

This past October 2023 marked the 1-year anniversary of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality. The Roadmap has specific levers and actions outlined for the private sector at every step and while new opportunities to reduce emissions will certainly emerge, this document provides tangible actions to realize a more sustainable built environment.

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The Five W’s and One H of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC)

Laurent Barcelo, Bruce Blair, Anik Delagrave, Al Innis, Gary Knight, Michael D.A. Thomas, Jason Weiss

This article serves as an introduction to a series of articles on portland limestone cement (PLC) to be published in this and upcoming issues of Concrete International. Key points include PLC’s role in concrete construction and some of the associated benefits. The article also refers readers to several recent studies comparing PLC and portland cement.

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Articles, Guides & Reports

NEU has identified materials that are a good starting place to learn about sustainability and decarbonization. NEU also periodically publishes articles in industry trade journals.

Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Available to Reduce CO2 Emissions of Concrete

Read more

Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Makes Inroads in
Reducing Carbon Emissions

Read more

The Eglinton LRT: How to Make a Big Impact with a Smaller Carbon Footprint

One Year Closer to a Carbon-Neutral Cement Future

The Five W’s and One H of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC)

Articles, Guides & Reports

NEU has identified materials that are a good starting place to learn about sustainability and decarbonization. NEU also periodically publishes articles in industry trade journals.

Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Available to Reduce CO2 Emissions of Concrete

Read more

Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Makes Inroads in Reducing Carbon Emissions

Read more

The Eglinton LRT: How to Make a Big Impact with a Smaller Carbon Footprint

One Year Closer to a Carbon-Neutral Cement Future

The Five W’s and One H of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC)

Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Makes Inroads in
Reducing Carbon Emissions