Taiwan Cement forms 'Low Carbon Building Alliance’
台泥成立「低碳建築聯盟」
| Taiwan Cement committed to promoting limestone cement blend that reduces carbon emissions by 10%
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Cement invited over 100 construction companies to announce the establishment of the "Low Carbon Construction Building Alliance" on Monday (Nov. 18). Over the past year, Taiwan Cement and its customers have collectively reduced 146,000 tons of carbon emissions in the construction industry by using low-carbon building materials, the company said. Chair Chang An-ping (張安平) noted the company has shipped more than 800,000 cubic meters of Portland limestone cement this year and has signed orders for 2.5 million cubic meters, per CNA. Portland limestone cement contains 5–15% limestone, offering performance comparable to traditional concrete while reducing the carbon footprint by 10%. Chang said Taiwan Cement is committed to launching more carbon-reducing products through research and development. He urged the government to disclose the carbon footprint of both local and imported construction products to ensure fair competition and incentivize companies to cut emissions. While many companies sell assets to offset their carbon footprints, Chang emphasized that Taiwan Cement cannot take this route since its core product, cement, is essential for the construction industry. Demand remains high despite the push for greener alternatives. Taiwan Cement introduced Portland limestone cement in October 2023, achieving a 15.4% carbon reduction with the product. Chang added that the company’s next-generation Portland cement could achieve an additional 8% reduction, lowering the total carbon footprint by 23.83%. The company aims to exclusively sell low-carbon cement and concrete by 2026, aligning its strategy with the Global Cement and Concrete Association's (GCCA) latest definition of low-carbon concrete announced at COP29 on Monday. Chang highlighted that Taiwan Cement’s carbon reduction rate already surpasses the government’s recommended standard for low-carbon cement by 53%. He expressed pride in the company’s leadership in producing low-carbon cement in Taiwan. |
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| Sean Scanlan, Taiwan News, Staff Writer | |
| 2024-11-18 |
