Improving the Sustainability and Reducing the Environmental Impact of Cement Manufacture

This whitepaper examines three successful sustainability strategies deployed by the cement industry and the analytical instrumentation that has helped to make them successful. The need to improve long-term sustainability is an ongoing stimulus for change in many industries. The cement industry is one of the world’s most energy-intensive sectors and is responsible for ~ 5% of all man-made carbon dioxide emissions. Cement is a crucial global commodity, indeed usage levels are a useful indicator of economic activity, but manufacturers have recognized for some years that to safeguard the industry’s long term health, a reduction in impact is essential.