One Bold Goal. Three Pathways. Eight Levers.
The California cement industry is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, consistent with the reality that urgent and aggressive emissions reductions are necessary to avoid the worst impacts of global climate change.
Achieving this goal requires eliminating current barriers that limit what actions the industry can take and lifting restrictions on available opportunities. By working together, the industry can move forward with large-scale, long-term investments in emissions reduction.
There are three major pathways to achieve emissions reductions industry-wide, and within these pathways are eight key levers to make carbon neutrality possible. By working with policymakers, regulators, developers, engineers, architects, advocates, and others we can achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Achieving this goal will require:
A commitment to pursuing an “all-of-the-above” approach that unlocks a flexible portfolio of pathways such that each plant can chart a course that aligns with its unique needs and circumstances.
Close coordination among stakeholders throughout the cement-concrete value chain, including cement manufacturers, concrete plants, project owners, developers, engineers, and architects.
