Cement Industry Needs 35-45% Emissions Cut for Net-zero by 2070
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Cement Industry Needs 35-45% Emissions Cut for Net-zero by 2070

The Indian cement sector, contributing 5.8 per cent of the country's total CO2 emissions, requires the adoption of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies to reduce emissions by 35-45 per cent and achieve net-zero by 2070. This was discussed at a workshop organised ...

The Indian cement sector, contributing 5.8 per cent of the country's total CO2 emissions, requires the adoption of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies to reduce emissions by 35-45 per cent and achieve net-zero by 2070. This was discussed at a workshop organised by NITI Aayog at Vigyan Bhawan, focusing on decarbonisation strategies. With an installed capacity of 600 million tonne, the cement industry plays a crucial role in India’s infrastructure and economy. Experts, including Prof Ajay Kumar Sood and Dr VK Saraswat, highlighted CCUS as key to reducing emissions and achieving climate goals. Contact: NITI AayogWebsite: www.niti.gov.in

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