Decarbonization
Part of the solution
Irish Cement recognises that climate change is a major global challenge and is committed to a decarbonization strategy, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.
At Irish Cement, carbon dioxide (CO2) arises primarily from the decarbonation of minerals, the combustion of fuel in manufacturing processes and transport, and the emissions associated with the materials, energy and services we procure.
In line with EU Climate policy and legislation, Irish Cement participates in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at reducing greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gas audits are carried out annually by the EPA to verify CO2 emission during the year.
Irish Cement is committed to the decarbonization roadmap. Combining both operational excellence and investment, the Company has identified the following decarbonization initiatives:
Low Carbon Cements
Alternative Fuels
Alternative Raw Materials
Energy Efficiency
Green Transport
Clean Electricity
Investing in Our Future
The actions taken at each of our operating locations to achieve our goals are summarised in the Investing in Our Future strategy booklets for Platin Works and Limerick Works.
Platin Works
Limerick Works
CO2 reductions and forecasts
Irish Cement CO2 Factor, kgCO2/t net direct (% reductions based on 1990 baseline).
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