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Low-carbon cement: France leading the race for decarbonization

Sep 23, 2025 — 12:00 pm CEST - 12:45 PM CEST

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Low-carbon cement: France leading the race for decarbonization

Description

Cement production accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making this industry the third-largest emitter after China and the United States. At the core of this issue is clinker, a component of cement responsible for 95% of its carbon footprint and 90% of that of concrete. However, solutions already exist to significantly reduce its impact at scale and immediately. This roundtable will highlight the technological, industrial, and regulatory levers that could enable France to become a leading example in cement decarbonization by 2030.

Resume

La technologie ACT développée par ECOCEM vise à décarboner le ciment en réduisant le taux de clinker, offrant ainsi une solution plus efficace que la captation carbone. L'usine en construction à Dunkerque produira 300 000 tonnes d'ACT par an, ce qui pourrait réduire de manière significative les émissions de CO2 de l'industrie cimentière en France et à l'échelle mondiale. Le déploiement industriel de cette technologie est crucial pour la France qui possède un avantage technologique dans ce domaine.Ce résumé a été généré par une IA.
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