Low Carbon Cement (LCC) - Phase 3 (Exit Phase)
Cement production contributes significantly to global warming. This phase aims at the commercial deployment of a new cement type (LC3) which emits 15-30% less CO2 compared to standard cements. LC3 was extensively researched by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) with partners in Cuba and India. Industrial deployment will be achieved through commercial production and application by the construction sector mainly in India and Latin America with support of the project.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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India |
Climate change and environment
Energy conservation & efficiency
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15.09.2020
- 30.11.2022 |
CHF 1’800’000
|
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
- Research Organisation of South East
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation ENERGY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Energy conservation and demand-side efficiency
Aid Type Mandate with fiduciary funds
Mandate without fiduciary fund
Project number 7F08527
Background | About 5-8% of man-made CO2 emissions worldwide originate from cement production. The demand for cement continues to increase rapidly, particularly in developing and emerging countries due to urbanisation, infrastructure development and growing population. India is the second largest producer of cement, accounting for around 8% of the country’s industrial CO2 emissions and its consumption is expected to grow between 6-10% annually. In India, LC3 is likely to become a cement standard soon, which will strengthen India’s commitment in the Paris Agreement to reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 33-35% until 2030 from the 2005 level. In Cuba, the government is interested to use LC3 for social housing and other infrastructure activities. In Latin American but also in Africa, the cement companies are interested in LC3 to test and start producing it themselves. |
Objectives | Reduction of global CO2 emissions by fast and sustainable uptake of LC3 by the construction sector, supported by a conducive regulatory environment. |
Target groups |
- Cement companies including the ready-mix concrete producers - Infrastructure construction companies including architects, - Policy makers, standard setting bodies and building material - Academic institutions - International agencies (GlobalABC, IEA, UNFCCC, UNEP, UNIDO, etc) |
Medium-term outcomes |
- R&D has closed critical remaining knowledge gaps to support LC3 deployment - LC3 is included in Indian cement standards - Broadly disseminated information, realized construction projects and an enabling policy framework de-risk investment and accelerate commercial deployment |
Results |
Expected results: - Remaining knowledge gaps related to cement and - Answers to anticipated technical questions during - Continued support is secured through active engagement Results from previous phases: - Submission of draft standards in India to make LC3 a cement standard -LC3 approved as a cement standard in Cuba - Findings of the research on LC3 widely disseminated that raised significantly high interest among the cement companies in many countries some of which have started with trial productions and R&D work on LC3 - High visibility of LC3 obtained through Information Days, conferences, publications and PhDs/postdocs - Trial production and some applications (e.g. pavements, small roads, LC3 based concrete platform) conducted in India and Cuba - Two Technical Resource Centers (TRCs) established in India and Cuba who support the cement companies in Asia, Africa and the Latin American region |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Development cooperation |
Project partners |
Contract partner Foreign academic and research organisation International or foreign NGO Swiss Academic and Research Institution |
Coordination with other projects and actors |
- Environmental/Sustainabilty initiatives by the cement industry, e.g. the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) - Affordable housing schemes of the Governments of India and Cuba - Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) - Capacity building project for low carbon and climate resilient city - International Agencies: UNEP, UNIDO, GIZ, GlobalABC, IEA, UNFCCC |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’800’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’579’507 |
Project phases |
Phase 3 15.09.2020 - 30.11.2022 (Completed) Phase 2 01.06.2017 - 15.09.2020 (Completed) Phase 1 01.01.2013 - 31.05.2017 (Completed) |