Location: Manchester, UK
Sector: Climate technology
Concretene uses nanotechnology to improve the performance of concrete whilst lowering the embodied carbon of the material.
Four billion tonnes of cement are produced every year to service the worldwide construction industry. Its carbon-intensive manufacturing process, plus associated emissions, mean cement and concrete account for more than 7% of global carbon dioxide output and developers are under increasing legislative pressure to reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings.
Though still in testing phase, Concretene is poised to make a meaningful impact in reducing carbon emissions in one of the hardest-to-abate sectors.
By adjusting the microstructure of concrete at nanoscale and engaging with low-carbon production methods, such as using materials derived from waste streams from energy and wastewater sectors, Concretene are at the cutting edge of advanced materials innovation for more sustainable construction.
Taken from our FY25 Sustainability Report. Read more here.