GOLDBECK Blue Concrete: On our way to net zero

Concrete ranks among the building materials that are currently receiving the most criticism. But is this justified? In part. One tonne of conventional concrete causes around 80 kilograms of CO₂ – far from negligible, yet a relatively low figure compared to other materials such as plastics or animal products. Its high carbon footprint – studies suggest that it accounts for around 8 percent of global emissions – is due to the frequency of its use: Concrete is one of the most widely used material resources in the world, second only to water. We have been building with concrete for over a thousand years and owe a large part of our prosperity to it. And there is good reason for this: The material is robust, durable and can be shaped into almost any form, enabling us to create buildings that are not only affordable and functional, but also aesthetically pleasing. Our new Blue Concrete now proves that this does not have to be at the expense of environmental sustainability.