Cement Europe’s Net Zero Roadmap charts the path to a carbon-neutral cement and concrete sector by 2050 and the policies needed to get there. It captures the industry’s progress since 2020, with more than 120 innovation projects under way and significant emission reductions already achieved.
Building on our 5C approach — clinker, cement, concrete, construction, and carbonation — the roadmap identifies the technologies, investment needs and regulatory drivers that will enable Europe to go from ambition to deployment.
By 2030, we aim for a 37% reduction in CO₂ emissions from cement production and 50% across the full value chain. By 2040, this reaches 78% and 93%, paving the way for net zero by 2050, and the potential to go carbon negative along the value chain.
Co-processing waste and biowaste as alternative fuels, reducing landfill and fossil fuel dependency.
Using by-products such as fly ash, slag, and calcined clays to replace clinker and cut emissions.
Recycling aggregates and reusing materials to close the loop in construction.
Capturing and permanently storing CO₂ through the natural carbonation of concrete structures.
Promoting circular design principles and low-carbon materials through public procurement and building regulations.
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