Carbon Upcycling, a leading provider of decarbonization and carbon capture & utilization technology for hard-to-abate industries, has joined the Portland Cement Association (PCA), marking a significant step in its mission to enhance sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of cement production.
The PCA, a prominent organization representing America’s cement manufacturers, welcomed Carbon Upcycling, highlighting their shared commitment to sustainability. The partnership signifies a crucial step towards advancing the cement industry’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced over $1.2 billion in funding for PCA member companies to launch decarbonization projects, underscoring the cement industry’s ambitious goals. This federal investment, fueled by the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, emphasizes the crucial role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) companies like Carbon Upcycling in achieving carbon neutrality.
Carbon Upcycling is collaborating with major international cement producers like CRH and Cemex to address industry-wide challenges and drive sustainability initiatives. These partnerships aim to develop and implement technologies that significantly reduce carbon emissions in cement production.
“The most effective and credible pathway to decarbonizing the cement industry is through strategic partnerships and collaboration with long-time industry leaders in the infrastructure sector,” stated Carbon Upcycling CEO, Apoorv Sinha. “Joining the PCA underscores our commitment to advance sustainable practices and substantially reduce carbon emissions. We look forward to forging a low-carbon, resilient future with our fellow members.”
Carbon Upcycling’s mission is to drive the adoption of sustainable technologies, enhance industry standards, and influence policy to pave the way for a low-carbon future. Recently achieving B Corp status, Carbon Upcycling is currently developing its first-of-a-kind commercial carbon capture and utilization system at Canada’s largest cement plant with Ash Grove, a CRH Company, leader and pioneer in the cement industry. This project, which will produce low-carbon cement for use in the downstream concrete market, aligns with Canada’s national decarbonization plan.
The partnership between Carbon Upcycling and the PCA reflects a growing commitment within the cement industry to address climate change and adopt sustainable practices. By working together, they aim to transform the industry, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future.
