Heidelberg Materials has launched its evoZero range, which it has described as the “world’s first” carbon-captured cement.
The product has been officially introduced into the European market after Heidelberg Materials debuted its CCS plant in Brevik, Norway, earlier this year.
“I am proud and excited to announce that the entire process chain is now established, and our Brevik CCS facility is directly contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions in the built environment. evoZero stands as proof of Heidelberg Materials’ commitment to real, measurable decarbonisation and our ambition to lead the transformation of construction,” Heidelberg Materials chief executive officer Dr Dominik von Achten said.
Skanska has introduced the material in into its Skøyen Station project in Oslo, Norway. Carbon reductions are digitally traceable and now come with a full third-party assurance. The product has also been used within the German 3D-printing project DREIHAUS. The product involves serial 3D-printed residential construction using sustainable building materials.
“Our first deliveries are destined for true flagship projects in sustainable construction across Europe, with work on some of these projects set to begin imminently. By adopting evoZero, our customers can turn sustainability into a real competitive advantage and demonstrate leadership in the transition to CO₂-reduced construction,” Heidelberg Materials managing board member Jon Morrish said.
The production of clinker under carbon capture conditions, along with the verification of permanently stored CO₂, is independently assured by DNV Business Assurance Germany GmbH.
“With DNV’s assurance of evoZero, Heidelberg Materials offers a new level of transparency and reliability in value chain decarbonisation. evoZero enables our partners and customers to turn their material choices into catalysts for sustainable action. This is how our comprehensive strategy – embracing established CO₂ reduction measures and leading the way in CCS – creates real impact,” Heidelberg Materials chief sustainability and new technologies officer Dr Katharina Beumelburg said.
