Austria's Cement Industry Leads the Way Towards a Green Future with Green Cement -
As a CO2-intensive sector, we have been addressing our responsibilities for years. The Austrian cement industry is fully committed to contributing to climate protection. As a 'hard to abate' industry, CO2 capture, utilization, and storage are the most significant challenges for our company. "Political support is imperative for a CO2-free industrial production landscape in Austria," says Berthold Kren. "We specifically require robust infrastructure for renewable electricity expansion, as well as for CO2 and hydrogen transportation and storage," adds Sebastian Spaun, Managing Director of VÖZ. "Countries like Norway and Denmark are already ahead, benefiting from better conditions and substantial subsidies. Austria must not fall behind," warns Kren.
A key focus of the Austrian cement industry is further reducing CO2 emissions in cement production, which currently accounts for around three percent of Austria's emissions. Austria holds the record for the lowest CO2 footprint per ton of cement produced globally. VÖZ members are actively working on climate protection and a circular economy: "A green transformation requires a collective effort from the construction industry, clients, and policymakers," urges Spaun. The construction industry is ready to adopt CO2-reduced cement. "What we urgently need are pioneering projects for climate-friendly CEM-II/C cement and leading examples from public clients." Click the link below to read the full story...
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Marketing & Public Relations at Carbon Upcycling Technologies
2moMeaningful change will require the collective efforts of innovators, industry, and government. This was an excellent event to convene all three. Thank you Brenna Hill and team!