Net Zero Roadmap
CPCI has developed a Roadmap which presents a path forward for the Canadian precast concrete industry toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Decarbonization has become a top priority for the concrete industry in Canada. Over the next thirty years, the precast concrete industry in Canada is expected to grow significantly as the demand for new prefabricated infrastructure, commercial and residential structures continue to increase. If no action is taken now, carbon emissions will continue to increase with industry growth.
The Canadian Precast Concrete Industry Roadmap to Net-Zero by 2050, which aligns with the net-zero roadmaps developed by the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) and the Global Concrete and Cement Association (GCCA), has a multipronged approach to reducing carbon emissions.
The roadmap will focus on four key areas for carbon reduction:
- Optimize Precast Concrete Production
- Optimize Design & Construction of precast structures
- Quantify and Account for Carbonation, the natural uptake of atmospheric CO2 by concrete
- Implementation of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Technology
Canadian Precast Concrete Industry Roadmap To Net-Zero By 2050
The precast concrete industry recognizes the importance of the decarbonization effort of the entire construction sector. The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) has developed this net-zero roadmap in consultation with industry and regulators.
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