ConcreteZero coalition data shows 55% of concrete now sourced from low-carbon suppliers as major corporates ramp up demand

Major companies are moving faster than expected on low-carbon building materials, according to new data from the ConcreteZero coalition. The group reports that its members now source 55% of their concrete from low-carbon suppliers, signaling a shift from voluntary commitments to actual procurement changes in the construction industry. Concrete production accounts for roughly 8% of global CO2 emissions, making it one of the hardest industrial sectors to decarbonize. The ConcreteZero coalition, which includes major corporate buyers, set targets to source 30% low-carbon concrete by 2025 and 50% by 2030. The new data shows they have already exceeded the 2030 target five years early. The article notes that this demand pull from large buyers is creating market signals for cement producers to invest in lower-carbon production methods, including alternative materials and carbon capture. The key question now is whether this pace can be maintained as demand scales up and whether smaller buyers will follow the lead of these large corporates.