Publicação
The concrete effect on Co2 emissions
| Resumo: | This thesis explores the impact of the concrete industry on Co2 emissions and examines sustainable practices to reduce this impact. The concrete industry is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, with the production of cement, one of the crucial ingredients in concrete production, being a significant source of greenhouse gases as global demand for concrete increases, so does the need for more sustainable production practices. The study examines the current state of the concrete industry globally and in Portugal, as well as regulatory frameworks for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Sustainable practices for concrete production, with a specific focus on some solutions from Solidia, CarbonCure, and Secil. The findings suggest that while the concrete industry remains a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, promising developments in low-carbon clinker production and carbon capture technologies indicate a potential path toward greater sustainability. However, there are many sustainable practices being developed and implemented to reduce the industry's environmental impact. Overall, this work highlights the importance of continued research and regulation to ensure that the concrete industry can play a role in mitigating climate change. Finally, while the concrete industry remains a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, we are making some progress toward achieving sustainability. The industry is increasingly adopting sustainable practices, and with continued research and development, it is expected to see even more progress in reducing the industry's environmental impact in the future. |
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| Autores principais: | Lourenço, Miguel Esteves Lopes |
| Assunto: | Concrete Production Sustainability in the Concrete Industry Concrete Alternatives Cement Production Co2 Emissions Produção de betão Sustentabilidade no setor da construção Alternativas ao betão Produção de cimento Emissões de Co2 |
| Ano: | 2023 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
| Resumo: | This thesis explores the impact of the concrete industry on Co2 emissions and examines sustainable practices to reduce this impact. The concrete industry is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, with the production of cement, one of the crucial ingredients in concrete production, being a significant source of greenhouse gases as global demand for concrete increases, so does the need for more sustainable production practices. The study examines the current state of the concrete industry globally and in Portugal, as well as regulatory frameworks for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Sustainable practices for concrete production, with a specific focus on some solutions from Solidia, CarbonCure, and Secil. The findings suggest that while the concrete industry remains a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, promising developments in low-carbon clinker production and carbon capture technologies indicate a potential path toward greater sustainability. However, there are many sustainable practices being developed and implemented to reduce the industry's environmental impact. Overall, this work highlights the importance of continued research and regulation to ensure that the concrete industry can play a role in mitigating climate change. Finally, while the concrete industry remains a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, we are making some progress toward achieving sustainability. The industry is increasingly adopting sustainable practices, and with continued research and development, it is expected to see even more progress in reducing the industry's environmental impact in the future. |
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