Infrastructure

6 countries taking action to solve concrete's emissions problems

Low carbon concrete approaches must take hold in emerging nations, which will be responsible for much of the world’s future concrete demand.

Low carbon concrete approaches must take hold in emerging nations, which will be responsible for much of the world’s future concrete demand. Image: Marzo Uno/GCCA Concrete in Life 2021 Photography Competition

Jörgen Sandström
Head, Transforming Industrial Ecosystems, World Economic Forum
Yvonne Leung
Lead, Industry Decarbonization, Concrete and Cement, World Economic Forum
Joerg Hildebrandt
Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Kate Martin
Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group
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