Cemex unveils a groundbreaking approach to combat carbon emissions in cement production by implementing micronisation, a process that reduces the size of clinker particles. This innovative technique, combined with proprietary admixtures, enables significant reductions in the clinker factor per ton of cement, thereby slashing the carbon footprint of cement production. Notably, clinker micronisation maintains the requisite development strength mandated by the highest global cement standards.
Developed at Cemex’s Research and Development Centre in Switzerland, the micronisation process represents a paradigm shift in clinker grinding methodology, enhancing efficiency while bolstering the strength of the final product. Large-scale production trials have validated the efficacy of this approach, promising tangible benefits in carbon reduction.
Clinker production constitutes the most carbon-intensive aspect of cement manufacturing. By adopting clinker micronisation, Cemex anticipates reducing the clinker factor in cement products by up to 50%, propelling the company closer to its ambitious decarbonisation targets.
Fernando A. González, CEO of Cemex, underscores the company’s commitment to innovation in decarbonisation efforts, emphasizing their aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The adoption of micronised clinker not only benefits cement production but also extends to concrete applications, where it enables the production of high-performance concrete with reduced cement content, further lowering the CO2 footprint.
Innovation remains central to Cemex’s strategy for decarbonisation. The company actively pursues R&D initiatives focused on low-CO2 clinker production and carbon capture technologies, driving continuous progress towards sustainability goals. Through initiatives like the Future in Action programme, Cemex champions sustainable excellence, emphasizing climate action, circularity, and natural resource management, all aimed at realizing its vision of becoming a net-zero CO2 company by 2050.
