Who is Ecocem?
Ecocem is Europe’s leading provider of low-carbon cement technologies, with more than 25 years of experience delivering lower-carbon cement for some of Europe’s most iconic construction and infrastructure projects. Developed over more than a decade, its new breakthrough technology, Ecocem ACT, can reduce cement-related CO₂ emissions by up to 70% and has been validated through more than 40 projects across Europe, including its first permanent UK deployment at Shipley rail depot and planned use at the John Lewis headquarters redevelopment in London.
Why Ecocem and Peel Ports Group?
Through the Sustainable Construction Partners programme, Peel Ports Group is bringing together organisations with practical solutions to lower the carbon impact of construction. Ecocem's innovative cement technologies support the industry's drive to reduce embodied carbon at scale, helping contractors, developers and infrastructure partners meet increasingly ambitious sustainability targets.
Together, Peel Ports Group and Ecocem are helping to connect stakeholders across the construction supply chain, encouraging earlier collaboration and sharing practical insights that support more sustainable project delivery. By combining expertise in materials, logistics and infrastructure, the partnership aims to demonstrate how lower-carbon solutions can be integrated into major construction projects at scale.
The Challenge
Cement is essential to modern construction, but its production is responsible for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions. With demand for concrete continuing to grow, the industry needs solutions that can deliver significant carbon reductions at scale without compromising performance, cost or the way projects are delivered.
The Solution
Ecocem ACT is designed to do exactly that. It can reduce cement-related CO₂ emissions by up to 70% while delivering the strength, workability and durability the industry expects. Designed to integrate with existing cement plants, concrete production and construction processes, ACT is a scalable, cost-competitive solution for significantly lower-carbon construction.
Ecocem Case Study Projects:
From lab to landmark projects. Our technology is already proven where it matters most.With a pure-play focus on high-performance, low-carbon cement, our technologies are proven across some Europe’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects.
HS2
Britian’s landmark high speed rail network and Europe’s largest infrastructure project, connecting major cities across the UK. Approximately 200,000 tons of Ecocem low-carbon solutions will be supplied over seven years.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
One of Europe’s most advanced sports venues built using over 9,000 precast concrete elements incorporating Ecocem GGBS.
Aviva Stadium Dublin
Ireland’s national rugby and football stadium constructed using 40% Ecocem GGBS, with 8,000 precast units produced off-site and 72,000 tons of in-situ concrete cast.
Convention Centre Dublin
The world’s first carbon neutral convention centre, where incorporating Ecocem helped save over 10,500 tons of CO2 during construction.
Hekla Tower
A 220-meter landmark skyscraper in Paris La Défense, with foundation beams using 70% Ecocem GGBS and the central core incorporating 40% GGBS.
Paris 2024 Olympic Village
The flagship Athletes’ Village for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with over 25,000 tons of Ecocem low-carbon solutions supplied.
Up To 70% Lower CO₂ Emissions
Proven In Major Infrastructure
Designed To Integrate
ACT is designed to work with existing cement manufacturing, concrete production and construction processes, without major changes to infrastructure or ways of working.
Designed To Be Cost-Competitive
ACT is designed to deliver significantly lower-carbon cement at a competitive cost, making large-scale adoption commercially practical.
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