Cement is one of the most important materials in our built environment as the key ingredient of concrete, the main component of our houses and infrastructure. At the same time, cement production is responsible for 4% of the CO₂ emissions of the whole European Union, with the decarbonisation of the sector presenting many challenges.

This fact sheet highlights key insights from our report Net-Zero Pathways for European Cement. It outlines the main decarbonisation pathways for the cement sector, explores their limitations, and presents Bellona’s recommendations for achieving net-zero in this sector.

Read more in our report: Net-Zero Pathways for European Cement – Bellona EU