Modern society has been shaped by cement and concrete.

These materials are used throughout our daily lives to build the world around us. Our roadways, homes, schools, communities, and cities have all been shaped by cement and concrete. Cement and concrete are an important part of shaping our future as well. From mitigating the effects of climate change to providing long-lasting, durable infrastructure, to contributing to a robust economy, cement and concrete play a key role in creating a more sustainable and resilient world.

Read The Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality

Additional Resources

CMU Embodied Carbon: Not All Concrete is the Same | concrete-masonry-checkoff | CE Center

Lowering the Embodied Environmental Impacts of Cement and Concrete 

Industry Average EPDs EPD_CMHA_v5.pdf 

How Low-Carbon Concrete & Concrete Masonry Could Help Save the Planet

Less Cement: Tilt-Up vs Concrete Masonry

Concrete Masonry: An Optimized Low Carbon Wall