As the demand for eco-friendly infrastructure grows, the road construction industry is adopting innovative methods to reduce emissions and embodied carbon in materials, addressing the global push towards sustainable development and setting a path for a more resource-efficient future in infrastructure.

Embodied and operational carbon in the cement sector

“While operational carbon – emissions during usage – gets much attention, embodied carbon, which accounts for emissions during construction, represents a significant portion, especially in highways where 50-60 per cent of carbon is embodied,” said Monika Shrivastava, Head of Sustainability, JSW Cement, highlighting the importance of addressing both embodied and operational carbon footprints in road and infrastructure projects.

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