Document Type
Book
Publication Date
Spring 4-10-2026
Abstract
To meet the Paris Agreement objectives and limit global warming to 1.5˚C compared to preindustrial levels, it is estimated that the built sector must cut its total emissions by 50% before the year 2030 and fully decarbonize it by 2050. The built environment is estimated to be responsible for 40% of global energy and emissions. These global carbon emissions include both operational carbon—the day-to-day carbon emissions generated through the operation and maintenance of buildings—and embodied carbon. With its recorded high emissions, cement manufacturing is a key area of interest for the decarbonization efforts. To meet the increasing demand for sustainably produced materials, cement and concrete manufacturers can engage in a number of levers to decarbonize along the value chain.
Recommended Citation
Mostafa, N. & Elkady, A. (2026). Growth Potential of Materials for Decarbonization: Insights from the Cement Industry Value Chain. In F. Iqbal & S. Sardar (Eds.), Digitalizing Material Innovations for Net-Zero Applications (pp. 435-504). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003582304-6