Skanska and Cemvision agree to reduce the climate footprint in construction industry
Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks,
Editorial Assistant
World Cement,
Skanska and Cemvision have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the transition of the construction sector toward more sustainable building practices. By combining Skanska’s experience in transformative low-carbon construction solutions and Cemvision’s innovative, circular cement technologies, the two parties are taking an important step toward reducing the construction industry’s climate footprint. The collaboration will begin in spring 2025 and is part of Skanska’s strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.
The construction industry accounts for a significant share of global carbon emissions, with production of cement — the binder in concrete— being one of the largest sources. As one of Sweden’s largest concrete producers and one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies, with 26 300 employees, Skanska plays a central role in enabling a more sustainable building sector. Through the collaboration with Cemvision, Skanska sees the potential to scale up a new generation of cement with up to 95% lower climate impact compared to traditional portland cement - without compromising on quality, workability, or strength.
“To accelerate the climate transition in the construction sector, we need both innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. Cemvision’s technology has the potential to reshape the value chain and deliver real impact. At the same time, it is a step in the right direction toward broadening the market offering of alternative binders, which contributes to greater resilience and more secure supply chains,” says Sara Löfgren, Regional Manager at Skanska Concrete.
Circularity as the new standard
Cemvision’s cement is based on a circular production process where industrial byproducts replace newly extracted materials. By reducing the need for limestone and cutting energy consumption through electrified processes, emissions from cement production can be significantly lowered.
“Skanska’s ambition to be a leading player in the construction industry’s climate transition makes them an ideal partner to scale up our technology. The market is increasingly demanding circular and low-carbon materials, and this collaboration is an important step toward a more sustainable construction sector,” says Oscar Hållén, CEO of Cemvision.
The signed letter of intent marks a first step toward a future off-take agreement, in which Skanska can secure access to Cemvision’s groundbreaking cement for broad implementation across its projects. The first pilot projects are planned to begin in the near future.
Click here for free registration to World Cement
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01042025/skanska-and-cemvision-agree-to-reduce-the-climate-footprint-in-construction-industry/
You might also like
World Cement Podcast
Alfie Lloyd-Perks sits down with Christopher Ashworth, President of FLSmidth Cement, for a discussion covering: the journey to decarbonisation, the importance of partnerships and collaboration, the role of digitalisation, and more...
Molins announce first quarter results
Net profit reached €48 million, equivalent to earnings per share of 0.73 euros, 6% lower than the same period of the previous year.
