Cementos Molins has announced the launch of low-carbon footprint cements and concretes with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Under the umbrella of its 'Sustainability Roadmap 2030' strategy, the company is introducing two new portland cement products that are being used in their concrete. The new cements and concretes represent a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 25% compared to products made with the current Type I cement of the same strength category.
The company is introducing two innovative solutions - DRAGON BM-PL (CEM II/B-M (P-L) 42.5R) and DRAGON IV-SR (CEM IV/A (P) 42.5 R-SR) - which offer various applications in the construction sector. The former is for the production of concrete and mortars, while the latter is suitable for use in underwater structures or soils with high sulfate content. The clinker used in manufacturing these cements complies with the European taxonomy emission factor.
Furthermore, the launch of these products reinforces the company's commitment to the circular economy: more than 55% of alternative fuels are employed in the production of the new cement, minimizing the use of fossil fuels and giving industrial waste a second life. The use of different types of additives during cement grinding contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions. These two new products will represent over 41% of the total Portland cements Cementos Molins produces annually in Spain.
In this regard, the synergy between Cementos Molins' various businesses facilitates the reduction of environmental footprint in other construction solutions, such as concrete manufacturing in this case. Promsa, the company's concrete, mortar, and aggregates business, now produces all its concretes with the new lower carbon footprint cement, enabling it to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25%. The new concrete can also incorporate recycled aggregates in the manufacturing process.
Thanks to these launches, Cementos Molins reinforces its commitment to sustainable construction and the circular economy. In addition to a lower carbon footprint, the use of these cements and concretes enables clients to obtain eco-friendly construction certifications.
Según Salvador Fernández, Area Manager Mexico, Spain OPC, Cement & Concrete de Cementos Molins, “el lanzamiento de cementos y hormigones de baja huella de carbono es un paso para cumplir con nuestra hoja de ruta y producir hormigón neutro en carbono en 2050. Nuestro propósito es impulsar el desarrollo social y la calidad de vida de las personas creando soluciones innovadoras y sostenibles para la construcción. No obstante, la neutralidad en carbono exige el apoyo, la acción y el compromiso de todos los actores de la sociedad, desde administraciones y gobiernos hasta clientes y usuarios finales.”
According to Salvador Fernández, Area Manager for Mexico, Spain OPC, Cement & Concrete at Cementos Molins, “the launch of low-carbon footprint cements and concretes is a step towards fulfilling our roadmap and producing carbon-neutral concrete by 2050. Our purpose is to drive social development and improve people's quality of life by creating innovative and sustainable construction solutions. However, carbon neutrality requires the support, action, and commitment of all stakeholders in society, from administrations and governments to clients and end-users.”
Commitment to Sustainability
The company's announcement aligns with the objectives outlined in its 'Sustainability Roadmap 2030', a roadmap that will lead the company to reduce its emissions by 20% by 2030 compared to 2020. This commitment will accelerate the emission reduction plans the company has been pursuing since 1990 and focuses on the strategic goal of supplying carbon-neutral concrete by 2050.
The 'Sustainability Roadmap 2030' reflects how sustainability is the main pillar of Cementos Molins' strategy and highlights how the company works simultaneously on five priorities: Safety and Health, Climate Change and Energy, Environment and Nature, Circular Economy, and Corporate Social Responsibility.