The cement industry contributes to approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, primarily due to the use of limestone and high-temperature processes in Portland cement production. With concrete accounting for over 70% of all construction materials, its environmental footprint is significant.
The shift toward net-zero construction is accelerating, driven by increasing demand for sustainable infrastructure and proactive climate goals. With the global green building materials market projected to reach $574.3 billion by 2027, regional supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) solutions offer both climate and economic benefits.
Transforming industrial waste minerals into a low carbon cement replacement in concrete.
EnviCore addresses the cement industry’s carbon emissions by transforming locally sourced industrial minerals into low carbon SCMs that can replace up to 30% of traditional cement in concrete mixes. For every ton of cement replaced with EnviCore’s SCM, approximately 0.8 tonnes of CO2 emissions are avoided, without compromising its strength and durability. This innovation not only reduces emissions but also repurposes industrial byproducts, addressing both environmental and waste management challenges.
NorthX’s investment is paving the way for EnviCore to build a first-of-its-kind facility in B.C. that will produce 200,000 tonnes of low carbon SCMs annually. This support accelerates EnviCore’s efforts to scale production, prove the commercial viability of its solution, and drive the decarbonization of the construction industry.
