Eco Material Technologies releases 2023 sustainability report

Key highlights from the report include:

• Diverted more than 10.2 million t of material from landfills in 2023, including fresh fly ash, bottom ash, and harvested landfilled ash.
• Avoided 5.9 million metric t of CO₂ emissions through the use of sustainable products, equivalent to powering over 769 000 homes for a full year.
• On track to double SCM volumes to 20 million tpy by 2030, up from 10 million t in 2023
• Successfully issued an additional US$125 million in Green Bonds, bringing the total to US$650 million, to fund sustainable projects and innovations.
• Partnered with ClimeCo and other stakeholders to develop the first-ever US Low-Carbon Cement Protocol for generating voluntary carbon credits.
• Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate below 1.0, significantly lower than the industry average, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to employee safety.

"Our 2023 results demonstrate Eco Material's continued leadership in decarbonising the cement and concrete industries," said Rob McNally, Chief Growth Officer, Eco Material Technologies. "By expanding our production of near-zero carbon supplementary cementitious materials, we are enabling our customers to significantly reduce their environmental footprint while improving the performance of concrete. Our innovative products like PozzoSlag^® and PozzoCEM^® can replace up to 100% of ordinary portland cement in certain applications, dramatically cutting emissions."

The report outlines Eco Material's strategy focused on sustainable products, thriving communities, corporate governance and responsible operations. Notable initiatives include:

• Expanding fly ash harvesting and beneficiation capabilities, with new plants in Texas and Georgia.
• Developing innovative low-carbon cement alternatives, including green cement that produced 69 000 tons and avoided over 50 000 metric tonnes of CO₂ in 2023.
• Investing in employee health, safety and diversity programs, including comprehensive training and equitable hiring practices.

The company also highlighted its partnership with home builder Hive3D to produce 3D printed homes using mortar-like ink that replaces 50% to 100% of ordinary portland cement with Eco Material's products, demonstrating another real-world application of its sustainable materials.

"As we look ahead, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in sustainable construction materials," said Grant Quasha, CEO, Eco Material Technologies. "Our goal is not just to reduce the carbon footprint of the concrete industry, but to revolutionize how we build for a more sustainable future."

The full 2023 Sustainability Report, including detailed metrics and case studies, can be found by clicking here.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/06092024/eco-material-technologies-releases-2023-sustainability-report-highlighting-significant-progress-in-reducing-concrete-industry-emission/